Located in northwestern Milwaukee, Silver Swan offers homebuyers a balance of accessibility and outdoor recreation. The neighborhood’s streets feature a range of midcentury homes with parks, walking trails and local eateries nearby. The area also has quick connections to major roads and retail hubs for those commuting to work or heading out for a day of shopping.
Though the majority of homes in the area are rentals, there are still plenty of single-family homes. Ranch-style builds are the most common, with an assortment of Cape Cods and colonial styles also appearing. Most were built in the 1960s, and the median sale price is in the high $100,000s, with homes generally selling from the low $100,000s to the mid-$200,000s. This range often keeps Silver Swan on par with Valhalla, but below the price ranges of Florist Highlands, Menomonee River Hills and Timmerman West.
Silver Swan is served by Milwaukee Public Schools, a school-choice district that allows students to apply to programs across the city. Nearby options include William Cullen Bryant School, with a focus on STEAM-related subjects, and Grantosa Drive School, which covers kindergarten through eighth grade.
For everyday shopping, many Silver Swan residents head to nearby commercial areas along Appleton Avenue, where you'll find grocery stores, pharmacies and other essentials. For a wider selection, locals often make the short drive to neighboring areas such as Menomonee Falls and Milwaukee's northwest side.
Goodwill Workforce Connection Center is just across the train tracks, offering training for job-searching Milwaukeeans. To support these efforts, residents can visit the campus’s store, which Realtor Woody Jarvis says hardly feels like your typical Goodwill. “It’s like a department store, and they treat their customers like it, too,” says Jarvis, owner of Jarvis Realty Inc. “Some folks can spend hours going aisle to aisle and looking at a lot of stuff. They’ve got a lot of variety. When I go in there, I’m always looking for old records.”
Dining options range from long-running neighborhood staples to a grab-bag of casual eateries. Whether they're picking up pizza or stopping by a local diner, residents have several casual choices close to home:
Lindsay Park’s 13 acres feature a wading pool, playground, reservable picnic areas and cricket fields. The Oak Leaf Trail is a multi-use trail system that spans over 135 miles throughout Milwaukee County, with the Menomonee Line segment following the Little Menomonee and Menomonee rivers through several county parks.
Silver Swan has direct access to West Silver Spring Drive, which leads to downtown Milwaukee, about 12 miles away. Interstate 41 and West Fond du Lac Avenue are nearby for longer trips. The Milwaukee County Transit System operates several bus routes through the area, connecting to the broader Milwaukee region.
Melissa Walker
Realty Executives Integrity~Brookfield
(414) 667-7863
45 Total Sales
1 in Silver Swan
$240,500 Price
Susan Fellows
The Real Estate Edge, LLC
(262) 361-1586
73 Total Sales
1 in Silver Swan
$138,500 Price
Adam Weir
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(262) 381-2641
131 Total Sales
1 in Silver Swan
$147,500 Price
Crystal Meller
Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty - Wauwatosa
(414) 400-4858
82 Total Sales
1 in Silver Swan
$147,500 Price
J Tweeden & Asso Team
First Weber Inc - Delafield
(262) 333-4664
237 Total Sales
1 in Silver Swan
$195,000 Price
Jeanette Shields
Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty - Wauwatosa
(224) 272-9527
30 Total Sales
1 in Silver Swan
$159,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Silver Swan | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Silver Swan, Milwaukee sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Silver Swan, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $202,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$204,450
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Median Sale Price
$202,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$190,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$266,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
20
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$154
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Number of Homes
450
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Number of Homes for Sale
2
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Median Year Built
1961
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Months of Supply
1.20
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,200
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,132
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
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$1,475 per month
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,125
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,200
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Total Population
3,219
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Median Age
29
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Population Density
11 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
36.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
9.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$45,027
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$60,842
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High School Graduates
81.4%
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College Graduates
7.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
0.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
64.1%
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Annual Precipitation
32''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
38''
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Bikeability
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