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Washington Heights, a neighborhood in the midst of urban amenities
Bordering Wisconsin Highway 175, Washington Heights is a Milwaukee neighborhood with access to parks, restaurants and retail. "It's a great, eclectic, tight-knit community," says Emily Bear, a global real estate advisor at Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty. Roughly half of the neighborhood's occupants are renters, but many become buyers. "People frequently look to stay in Washington Heights. Once you're there, you become a part of Washington Heights for life," Bear says. Washington Heights is known for its diverse sampling of early 20th-century architectural styles, but the neighborhood's walkable access to urban amenities might be even more attractive to homebuyers.
"A lot of people truly end up being happy they chose this more urban environment rather than moving out to the suburbs because of what it offers: community, walkability and some of the best architecture within the county of Milwaukee," says Realtor Chanell Royston, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty.
The Washington Heights Neighborhood is a great place to live and raise a family.
There are various shops in the Washington Heights Neighborhood.
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American Craftsman, Tudor and Mediterranean styles
The average home in Washington Heights was built in 1921. “A lot of the houses have preserved the natural charm, while many have been updated substantially with new kitchens and baths," says Realtor Chad Larget, who has lived in the neighborhood since 2006 and sells homes there with First Weber Real Estate. The homes are close together along sidewalk-lined city lots. “Even with small backyards, I’ve seen some really nice outdoor living spaces and patios," Larget says.
The majority of the neighborhood's homes rise above Milwaukee's median price. Most houses are priced from $200,000 to $550,000. Bungalows, Craftsman and American Foursquares are priced from $200,000 to $390,000. The neighborhood's Mediterranean-style homes are the most expensive, priced from $330,000 to $730,000. The neighborhood also has duplexes priced from $120,000 to $340,000. "The area isn’t just for homeowners," Royston says. "These rental properties regularly have long-term renters for 20-plus years."
A row of homes in the Washington Heights Neighborhood.
Well-maintained craftsman style homes make up a good part of Washington Heights.
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Neeskara Elementary, Roosevelt Middle and Washington High
Because of Milwaukee's school choice policy, parents apply to send their children to schools throughout the city. On the neighborhood's south end, Neeskara Elementary School has a special education program that supports deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The school has a C-minus Niche rating. Four miles east of the neighborhood, Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts is a charter school that emphasizes creativity in its curriculum, and the kids often get to shadow professional artists. About a mile north of the neighborhood, Washington High School of Information Technology has programs to help students practice English if it is not their first language. Both schools have D-plus Niche ratings. Parents can also send their children to the area's private schools. About a block north of the neighborhood, Milwaukee French Immersion School has a C-minus Niche rating and serves prekindergarten through fifth-grade students. About 3 miles southwest of the neighborhood, Wisconsin Lutheran High School has an A Niche rating and a 99% graduation rate.
The student body at Neeskara School is diverse.
Washington High School of Information Technology is a great school near Washington Heights.
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Washington Park and a sports park operated by Milwaukee Recreation
Washington Heights provides ample opportunity for residents to get active outdoors. Along Stadium Freeway, the community borders Washington Park, where residents play basketball, swim, play soccer, take their children to the toddler play area and have lunch in the picnic area. The park includes a pond encircled by paved walking paths. Many residents like to paddle boats on the pond, which surrounds three small islands. Some park visitors stop by the Urban Ecology Center to learn about animals native to Wisconsin. The recently restored band shell at Washington Park hosts a summer concert series with free shows every Wednesday night. Directly south of Washington Heights, along West Vliet Street, Milwaukee Recreation operates a park with multiple baseball fields, tennis courts and shaded seating areas. Local green thumbs rent spots at Washington Heights Community Garden to plant flowers and vegetables.
The Bandshell at Washington Park near the Washington Heights Neighborhood.
A couple walks their dog on a fall morning at Washington Park in Washington Heights.
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Valentine Coffee Co., Viet Hoa Supermarket and Rainbow Booksellers
Shopping and dining options line West Vliet Street on the southern edge of Washington Heights. Since 1998, O’Brien’s Irish American Pub has served cod sandwiches and draft beer from a Mediterranean-style brick building. About three blocks west of the neighborhood, Valentine Coffee Co. roasts its beans in-house. Patrons also appreciate its rustic wood-furnished atmosphere and fresh-baked bread. West Vliet Street is home to several boutiques, like Swoon, a gift shop that sells handcrafted jewelry, clothing, home goods and toys. Rainbow Booksellers is a children’s bookstore with a realistic exterior mural that makes the building look like a giant bookshelf. At Dandy, people purchase antique furniture. The business' brick warehouse interior is also a popular wedding venue. On West North Avenue, residents shop for groceries at Viet Hoa Supermarket and eat dinner at Heaven’s Table BBQ.
Valentine Coffee Shop is located on West Vliet street in Washington Heights Neighborhood.
A family picks up groceries at the Viet Hoa Supermarket in Washington Heights.
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Professional sports and a movie theater
Entertainment options are abundant. The Milwaukee Brewers play baseball at American Family Field, about 2 miles south of the neighborhood, and the Milwaukee Bucks play basketball at Fiserv Forum, about 3 miles east. Less than a mile from Washington Heights, The Times Cinema is a red neon-lit movie theater that shows everything from cult classics to new releases. Horror fans flock to the theater for its annual Shocktober Fest, which specializes in gruesome and macabre flicks.
A view down the street towards various boutique shops in the Washington Heights Neighborhood.
The Times Cinema plays classic movies during the weekends in Washington Heights.
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A public bus system and highway access
There are multiple bus stops along West Vliet Street, West North Avenue and North 60th Street. Interstate 94 takes commuters about 6 miles east to Downtown Milwaukee. Washington Heights is 13 miles from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport via Interstate 94.
Washington Heights Neighborhood Association and multiple churches
Royston praised the Washington Heights Neighborhood Association. "The association is forever flourishing,” he says. “They have at least quarterly events, like trick-or-treating for Halloween. Trick-or-treating is a big deal in Washington Heights. The blocks shut down for families to walk through and see the amazing decorations."
Mount Olive Lutheran Church has a towering brick steeple, stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings supported by lacquered arches. It has served the neighborhood for over 120 years and regularly hosts community lunches, book fairs for children and Christmas gift exchanges. About a block away, Saint Sebastian Parish hosts an annual neighborhood fish fry that's been happening for more than 60 years.
Washington Heights residents enjoy getting out to walk their dogs along the tree-lined streets.
Washington Heights residents can attend a worship services within walking distance from home.
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Parks in this Area
Marcus DeBack Playground
Center Street Park
Washington Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Jacobus Park Playground
Butterfly Park
Harley Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
21 min drive
Bus
North & N58
Bus
N60 & Vliet
Bus
Vliet & N52
Bus
Vliet & Hawley
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Washington Heights
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Washington Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington Heights, Milwaukee sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington Heights, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $370,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,963
Median Age
38
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,437
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,311
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
52.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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