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What was old is made new in Williamsburg Heights
In Williamsburg Heights, long-time residents and new homeowners alike relish in growth, redesign and renovation. Though the homes are old, the ideas and innovation in the area are not. Flowers and veggies now grow in community gardens that were once empty lots from demolished homes. An abandoned railroad where people left trash is now a walkway displaying local muralists' work. Small businesses set up shop in warehouses that sat empty for decades. Industrial in the east and residential to the west, the neighborhood has a little more than 2,500 people within walking distance of exciting work opportunities, renovated parks and daily necessities. "There is still a pretty good number of owner-occupied properties there, and they take good care of their property," says Sandy Ertel, executive real estate consultant with RE/MAX Lakeside-North, who has been serving Milwaukee for nearly 40 years. Grants from the city assist homebuyers, and several development projects bring new life to Williamsburg Heights more than 130 years after the neighborhood was established.
Rapid influx of new businesses and employers
The eastern half of Williamsburg Heights overlaps with the East Capitol District Business District Improvement District (BID). One of over 30 growing districts, this one has been dubbed "Milwaukee's Creative District." While there are several murals and artistic outlets, the nickname instead refers to the entrepreneurial spirit that's characterized the area in recent years. Startups and businesses occupy the warehouses left vacant during decades of economic hardship. "We're a haven for entrepreneurs," says East Capitol District BID Board Chair Carl Nilssen. "A 50,000-square-foot, single-occupant building might be home to 10 businesses that are new and fresh and just starting." Aldi and Walmart are between the warehouses that host designers, manufacturers and artists. Some fast-food chains, like Mcdonald's and Taco Bell, are along Route 190. Still, locally-owned restaurants garner local attention. Less than a quarter mile from the neighborhood is La Cocina Del Sur. The restaurant is the brick-and-mortar project of Pedro's, the owner of Pedro's South American Food food truck. After eight successful years of food trucking, Pedro opened a sit-down restaurant, but the food truck still makes its way around the city. Gathering Place Brewing Company, which won a 2022 Best of Craft Beer Award for its Ryed of the Valkyries brew, is nearby in the BID. Amorphic Beer is another brewery that has taken advantage of an empty warehouse and filled it with fermentation tanks.
Amorphic Beer brings creativity to every pint in Williamsburg Heights.
La Cocina del Sur serves up authentic Ecuadorian cuisine.
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A noisy residential corridor bordered by main roads
Bordered by Route 190 to the north and Interstate 43 to the west, Williamsburg Heights is highly accessible to downtown Milwaukee, which is 5 miles south. With nearby major roads comes added noise. The residential streets on the westernmost part of the neighborhood are no stranger to honking car horns or the rumble of passing trucks. Those who would like to forgo their cars and avoid traffic can get around on one of the area's many designated bike lanes that run north and south. Buses run along Route 190 and North Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Sidewalks are plentiful in the neighborhood for strolls or for running nearby errands. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 12 miles south, and Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital is 4 miles southeast. The neighborhood receives an overall CAP Index score of 6 out of 10. While this is only slightly higher than the national average of 4, violent crimes rate significantly higher than average.
Take in the scenic sights as you cycle down the Milwaukee River Greenway.
Commute with ease on the MCTS buses serving Williamsburg Heights.
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City assistance for first-time homebuyers
Built mainly in the 1920s, houses in Williamsburg Heights feature the distinct architectural styles of the time. Bungalows with wide porches and elevated foundations sit a few cement steps up in the small rolling hills of the area, often behind chain-link fences. Dormer windows jut out of the roofs of some homes, while clipped gable roofs top the others. Two-story workers' cottages from the same time are also common, and most homes fall within the $75,000 to $150,000 price range. "Almost all of the houses need repairs now that they're approaching, or are over, 100 years old," Ertel says. Given the homes are, on average, $200,000 less than the Milwaukee Metro average, they are attractive to first-time buyers – especially those looking for a grant from the city. The city of Milwaukee offers $5,000 grants to first-time homebuyers through the Milwaukee Home Down Payment Assistance program. Williamsburg Heights, however, is in a Community Development Block Grant Area, and grants can reach upwards of $7,000. Regarding the empty lots in the neighborhood, "The city of Milwaukee lets their foreclosures go so long that they usually all must be demolished," Ertel says. "That's all of Milwaukee, though." Still, Williamsburg Heights has fewer foreclosures than average and fewer empty lots as a result, compared to nearby Harambee or Borchert Field.
Restored homes in Williamsburg Heights blend history with modern comforts.
Explore a blend of function and style in classic workers cottages in Williamsburg Heights.
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A brighter, safer and larger park
For many years, Williamsburg Heights lacked green space and a place for families and children to get outside in a safe environment. That was until Green Bay Avenue Playfield was renovated and reopened in October 2022. Once home to overrun tennis courts and a small playground, the new park features brightly colored play equipment on rubber flooring, freshly paved and painted basketball courts and a fieldhouse with restrooms. Benches and picnic tables sit in the shade of tall trees, and parents can rest easy letting their children run around now that fences entirely border the park. Some of the open lots left behind by demolished houses are home to the Nigella Community Orchard and Garden. The community space is part of Milwaukee's Home GR/OWN initiative, which encourages residents to contribute to the community food supply with locally grown produce or liven up the atmosphere with colorful flowers.
Spend a warm summer day at the Green Bay Avenue Park splash pad.
Residents can try their green thumb at Nigella Community Orchard and Garden.
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Learning through African American Immersion curriculum
Milwaukee students can participate in the district's school of choice program and attend any public school in the city. Some schools are harder to get into based on popularity, and others have entry requirements for special programs like arts and technology. One nearby school that is a popular choice because of its special curriculum is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. The school, rated a C-minus by Niche, serves prekindergarten through eighth grade and teaches students through African American Immersion, focusing on African American history and culture. High schoolers can attend Riverside University High School, rated a C-plus, or Rufus King High School. Rufus King High School is more difficult to get into because of its A rating and placement as Wisconsin's third-best magnet high school. It has a lottery-style application and admission process because of its high demand.
Students in the Harambee neighborhood can attend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School.
Riverside University High School.
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Celebrating culture and arts
Separating the neighborhood's industrial sector from its residential streets is the ARTery. Part of the Beerline Trail, the formerly abandoned railroad corridor where trash and junk were discarded, became a walking path that has seen many beautification efforts in recent years. Now, the backs of buildings are adorned with the work of local muralists, and residents gather on the 10-foot-wide paved path for events. Performances, poetry readings, cooking classes and other creative outings have occurred on and around the pathway. Juneteenth celebrations happen along MLK Jr. Drive in on the western end of the neighborhood - when locals celebrate African American culture with food, dance, crafts and art.
Over 50,000 Milwaukeeans come to Harambee for the Juneteenth Celebration on June 19th.
People of all races and ethnicities come together in Harambee to celebrate Juneteenth.
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Crime and Safety
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Williamsburg Heights
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Williamsburg Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Williamsburg Heights, Milwaukee sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Williamsburg Heights, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $103,850, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fully occupied bringing in $2,900.00 per month. Great 4 family investment opportunity. 3 units currently rented month to month, one unit on 1 year lease (section 8). Seller has recently completed Section 8 repairs. Newer furnaces and water heaters. All units 1 bedroom 1 bathroom.
2.5 LOT OPPORTUNITY! Do not miss out on this updated duplex with 2.5 lots. Both units are move-in ready and have plenty of space. Beautiful wood trim and finishes throughout living and dining space. You'll love the pantry off of the kitchen and tons of storage and updated kitchen cabinets, sink and light. New roof is 1 year old. Walk-up attic gives even more opportunity for added living space.
Jennifer MackusKeller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest
Solid, low-maintenance duplex in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood. Two 2BR/1BA units with $950 lower rent and $925 upper rent.. Functional layouts, easy-care finishes, and convenient access to transit, schools, and downtown. Great option for owner-occupants or investors.
Laundromat in prime Milwaukee location, high traffic residential neighborhood street corner, Gross Income $108,000/year. Building and Business in great condition and has a big parking lot. Property is also approved by CITY for a GAS STATION (lots of value for Buyers who understand gas station property values).
Amazing 3 family investment property in the city of Milwaukee. Lower level has a 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom unit. Upper unit is a spacious 3 bedroom. Units have been updated with new paint and flooring. All new kitchens and bath. Also new windows and siding. Appliances included. Great investment.
City Tax Foreclosure - 2/1BR Duplex w/over 1,987 square feet, 2 car detached garage and more. City Scope of Essential Work is $27,600. Total scope of work is $52,740. Room and lot sizes are estimates & all information should be verified. Property being sold in 'as-is' condition. Bring flashlights & use caution when entering.
This all brick, multi family apartment building offers a strong investment opportunity. With 6 units, 8 total bedrooms, and a 4 car garage there is a lot of income potential here waiting for the right investor.
Three Building Industrial Property for Sale or Lease ($6.00 - $8.00 / SF Modified Gross) || Main Building: 13,871 SF of warehouse & 1,590 SF of office. Renovated in 2026. DIVISIBLE || Unheated storage building 1,920 SF || 690 SF Standalone office building || Main building features 3 drive-in doors and overhead cranes || Recent updates include interior painting, new LED lights, new electrical
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