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Silver City, an old Milwaukee industry town with walkable modern charm
Many of southwestern Milwaukee ’s factory workers were paid in silver coins in the late 1800s, a history that gave the Silver City neighborhood its name. Industrial areas and railroad tracks still border blocks of historic single-family homes and duplexes, but the community has grown and changed over time. Today, you’re within walking distance of updated parks and education centers, Milwaukee Public Schools with specialty academic programs and locally owned restaurants serving international cuisines. Thanks to the Hank Aaron State Trail, you’re also a short bike trip from buzzy Brewers baseball games, parks along the Menomonee River and East Town ’s central business district.
Costs of single-family and multifamily homes in southwestern Milwaukee
Many of the single-family homes and small multifamily dwellings lining Silver City’s blocks were built from the late 1800s through the early 1900s. Buyers will find many National-style cottages, bungalows and other popular styles from that time. Some century-old homes have been recently renovated by owners or investors, while others offer lower price points and the opportunity to build equity. Single-family homes sell from the lower $100,000s to the mid-$200,000s. Duplexes can sell into the lower $300,000s. Silver City’s median single-family home price is in the upper $100,000s. That’s lower than in nearby National Park and Burnham Park. Residents often rent rather than own homes, either in small multifamily complexes or in larger apartment buildings.
A tan bungalow-style home in Silver City glows in the sun with white accents.
A row of homes in Silver City has small front porches with plenty of direct sunlight.
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International eats on National Avenue
“They have a mixture of different restaurants in Silver City; you’ll see Asian, Mexican and Puerto Rican spots all right next to each other,” says Jennifer Luna, owner of Luna Listings, who’s served Milwaukee County and the surrounding areas since 2004. National Avenue is lined by many of the neighborhood’s eateries and specialty businesses. You might like:
Vientiane Noodle Shop, a family-owned favorite for pho and Laotian specialties
Orenda Cafe, a beloved brunch restaurant specializing in Mexican fusion recipes
Mamie’s, a comfortable neighborhood bar known for live blues music
Asian International Market, a large corner store that stocks fresh produce and specialty goods
Major chains like Walmart, Target and Aldi are less than a mile away.
Three Bridges Park features a nature walk overlooking the city in
Menomonee River Valley
Birders gather at the Urban Ecology Center to walk the trails in Silver City.
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Close to parks, an ecology center and the Hank Aaron State Trail
Kids run around the playgrounds at Arlington Heights Park. The Urban Ecology Center is nearby, a sleek indoor space that hosts environmental education programs. Three Bridges Park, a much larger green space that hugs the Menomonee River, is just past the railroad tracks on Silver City’s north side. “There’s a nice bike path that runs through there, the Hank Aaron State Trail,” Luna says. “You could go to West Allis, through the Menomonee Valley, out toward the casino – it goes even farther than that.” Cyclists can take the trail to catch a Brewers game at American Family Field or to look at the exotic blooms flourishing in the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory domes.
The Doerfler School in the National Park Neighborhood serves grades K-8.
El Puente High School is a private school in the area.
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Driving, busing and biking around Milwaukee
East Town, Milwaukee’s downtown business district, is about 5 miles from home. Even when traffic on National Avenue or Interstate 94 is heavy, it usually takes less than 15 minutes to get downtown. Milwaukee County Transit System buses also offer service between Silver City and hubs like Clement J. Zablocki Veterans’ Administration Medical Center. Cyclists can head to the Hank Aaron State Trail to get around the city.
Neighborhood and specialty Milwaukee Public Schools
Silver City is served by Milwaukee Public Schools, which assigns neighborhood schools based on home address. The district also has several kinds of specialty schools, which families can apply to through the school choice program. Anna F. Doerfler School is close to Silver City and offers Spanish and English instruction as one of MPS’s bilingual schools. You can access out-of-district, private and charter schools through Wisconsin’s statewide choice system, which includes a voucher program to help with costs.
Services and street fairs with VIA Community Development Corporation
The VIA Community Development Corporation provides essential services and hosts social events for residents in Silver City and the surrounding area. One of VIA CDC’s most popular annual traditions is Silver City Fest, a street fair that returns each September. Local business owners sell products and food of many international cuisines, and entertainment ranges from live music to performances by folk dancers.
The Valley Passage Bridge in Silver City is a great viewpoint for watching wildlife.
Milwaukee County Transit System serves the Silver City neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Silver City
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Silver City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Silver City, Milwaukee sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Silver City, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $215,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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