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Park is a star
Build it and they will come? It’s an adage that rings true for Milwaukee’s Washington Park and the neighborhood that takes its name. The park was the brainchild of legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., of New York City Central Park fame. Olmsted surmised that Washington Park would be a catalyst for development in the area when the 130-acre expanse was built in the late 19th century, with its dense greenery and intricate walkways. It was a belief held true, and the effects are still being felt. The neighborhood that unfolded around the park continues to attract with its convenient location and price tags much less than the citywide average. The crime score here ranks above the national average, though, according to the CAP Index. “If you want to be in close proximity but have an affordable living situation then you live at Walnut Hill and Washington Park,” says David Boucher, a longtime resident of the adjacent Walnut Hill neighborhood and co-owner of Amaranth Bakery & Café there.
Washington Park is a historic Milwaukee neighborhood that surrounds a significant green area.
Sidewalks provide safe walking areas for all Washington Park residents.
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Row homes are a common style in Washington Park.
Classic homes with potential
Much of Washington Park’s housing stock dates back to the early 20th century, with homes fashioned in various colonial, bungalow and Victorian-inspired styles. A lot of the options here are multifamily homes, including quite a few duplexes. There are some apartments in the neighborhood, too, and the vast majority of residents in the neighborhood are renters versus owners, 73% to 27%. However, those looking to buy in Washington Park are greeted with average sale prices of about $109,000, less than half the combined average around Milwaukee, of about $238,900. Options that need work can come with prices below $100,000.
Amenities aren’t hard to find
The neighborhood is primarily residential outside of the park, but there are a couple of thoroughfares residents can reach quickly, for restaurants and other amenities. One of them, to the south, is Vliet Street. “There’s just a wonderful array of shops on Vliet Street these days,” Boucher says. Vliet features everything from a florist to multiple gyms to an antique store. Lisbon Avenue is a thoroughfare that runs right through Washington Park and whose options include Seafood Island Market, which is not only a grocer but also offers an assortment of prepared foods, from chicken fingers to T-bone steak. The Washington Park Branch of the Milwaukie Public Library system is just off Lisbon, too. North Avenue, on the northern end of Washington Park, offers Brothers Plus Groceries, another spot to grab quick food items and more. There’s also a butcher shop on North Avenue, Bill the Butcher.
Washington Park is filled with many shops and cafes.
Stop by Pete's Pops for a refreshing treat.
Local corner stores offer fast service and great deals.
Another great resource in Washington Park is the public library.
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Washington Park is a community hub
Washington Park itself is much more than a passive space. Instead, the sprawling space hosts an assortment of events, too. Among them is Washington Park Wednesdays, a series of free concerts every Wednesday from July to August. Washington Park Wednesdays include a Happy Hour and food trucks. Also, the park houses one of three area branches of the Urban Ecology Center, which organizes its own educational programs, for all ages. “The other events in the park focus around environmental education and things like that due to the Urban Ecology Center,” Boucher says. “They’ll have a fall festival, they’ll have a winter fest. They do fishing education workshops.”
The Urban Ecology Center is located in Washington Park.
The Urban ecology Center teaches kids about nature in Washington Park.
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Schools come with options
The Milwaukee Public Schools system allows students and their families to apply for the top three district schools of their choice. Those in Washington Park could opt for Bethune Academy for prekindergarten to eighth grade, which has a C-minus rating on Niche and offers an English as a second language program. From Bethune Academy, students could progress to the Washington High School of Information Technology, which carries a D-plus rating but has student-teacher ratios of 14-to-1.
Washington High School is just a few minute walk for students.
The signage at Bethune Academy welcomes its students.
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Washington Park has a little something for everyone
The namesake park here was developed in the 1890s, and has continued to evolve in the eras since. Washington Park featured a city zoo at one point, which closed in 1963. A bandshell, that still hosts live shows, opened here in 1938. The Urban Ecology Center debuted in 2007. The park also features multiple athletic fields, a basketball court, a playground, a pool and a 10-acre pond open to fishing.
Get some fresh air at Concordia's Washington Park.
Washington Park Amphitheater
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Take a trip with Milwaukee County Transit
Washington Park has several stops in the Milwaukee County Transit System bus network. MCTS includes more than 40 bus routes in total. Also, Washington Park is bordered on the west by Wisconsin State Route 175, which drivers can take advantage of to reach other parts of the region. And Downtown Wisconsin using nearby Highland Boulevard and U.S. Route 18.
Milwaukee County Transit serves Washington Park.
Electric scooters are another transportation option in Washington Park.
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Parks in this Area
Tiefenthaler Park
Washington Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Metcalfe Park
Butterfly Park
Harley Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
21 min drive
Bus
North & N39
Bus
N40 & Cherry
Bus
N40 & Roberts
Bus
Vliet & Highland
Bus
Vliet & N39
Bus
N40 & Vliet
Bus
North & N35
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Washington Park
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Washington Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington Park, Milwaukee sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington Park, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $309,732, down 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Duplex in Milwaukee's up and coming Washington Park next to the Interactive Oasis being built. One 2-bedroom and one 4-bedroom unit. Boasting new drywall, paint, flooring, light fixtures, doors, (some) new windows. Both kitchens and bathrooms are fully remodeled. Each unit has its own breaker panel, furnace, gas meter, laundry hookup, living room, dining room, pantry and 1 bathroom. 2 car
Updated 3 bedroom/2 bedroom duplex produces great income and is ready as a turnkey investment. Lower unit on section 8 lease paying 1326/month, upper long term tenant paying $750 month to month. Great opportunity, call today!
This property won't last long. The lower unit is rented at $995. The upper is rent-ready and in great shape. There is a partially finished 3rd floor 1/1 as well. Live nearly mortgage-free as a house hack. Collect additional income in the basement with laundry or storage. Recent updates include a new water heater in 2023, a new furnace in 2022 and a new roof in 2022. Situated in a high-demand
Nicholas EffersonKeller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
Come join our community! Ideal for families seeking high-quality housing, Rooted & Rising Apartments & Townhomes are located at 38th/39th and Lisbon Avenue just 1-2 blocks away from beautiful Washington Park.Majority of housing options are units with 50% county median income restrictions, with a smaller number of 60% average median income units:50% Income Maximums:1 person:
This 3 bedroom 1 bath upper apartment has been recently renovated and is ready for new tenants. Updates include: new electric throughout. New countertops, sink, garbage disposal, dishwasher, and plumbing hookups. New bathroom fixtures. Refinished oak floors in the living space and new laminate in the kitchen. New insulation (where there was none before!) and all new light fixtures and paint
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,992
Median Age
27
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
38.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,654
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,234
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
60.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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