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Stevens Park: from sawdust origins to a vibrant, modern community
Situated on a peninsula between the Fox River and Lake Winnebago, the tried-and-true nature of Stevens Park speaks for itself in its longstanding architecture. “It’s one of, if not the most historic area in town,” says Joe Stephenson, Oshkosh City Council member. “Washington Street is lined with countless Victorian manors and Bay Shore Drive has some of the largest homes in Oshkosh.” Drivers spot the glistening white exterior of River Place, one of these bayfront homes now converted into apartments. The estate was once home to Abraham Briggs Bowen, a prominent lumberman and land speculator taking part in the lumber trade that earned Oshkosh the “sawdust city” title in the early-to-mid 1800s. Residents no longer roll logs down the Fox into the lake for transportation up and down the state line, but the waterfront nature of the community rings true in the modern day. The Stevens Park Neighborhood Association works hard to track the history of their community even as they add new pages to the story in the form of local parks and other developments.
Stevens Park is located along the coast of Lake Winnebago.
Stevens Park is just east of the local downtown area.
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Living between the bay and the downtown sector
Those peering down these long residential streets may catch glimpses of Lake Winnebago on the horizon. Some roads dip right into the blue, making for easy boat access. Save for the stately Queen Anne and Victorian-style homes on Washington Avenue and along the waterline—some built by reknowned Oshkosh architect William Waters—most of the housing stock matches the rest of Oshkosh’s downtown: National Folk homes, some converted into up/down duplexes with two units; ranch-style homes and Cape Cods built on remaining plots of land over the last century; and bungalows with screened-in front porches. Many homes have had recent exterior upgrades, thanks to a partnership between Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods and Habitat for Humanity. “They choose one block annually to redo, and this year it was Stevens Park,” says Carmen Leal, Oshkosh local author and resident of nearby River East. “They are funded by all kinds of sources, private donors, fundraisers. Your home may need to have all the brush taken away or to power wash the whole outside, they’ll do it. You may need a new porch or screen door, they’ll do it. And all of this is zero cost to the homeowner.” Prices trend lower than the national average from $110,000 to $300,000, with even more plans for low-income housing in the works. “Stevens Park will have a number of homes for sale within the next year or so,” Stephenson says. “The city is building around 19 homes on the former Washington School site.”
Lakeside parks are just a short walk from Stevens Park.
The local downtown area provides Stevens Park residents with numerous shopping and dining option
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Afternoons at Stevens Park or on the waterfront
Stevens Park sits at the center of the community. The green space seems standard at first glance, with the typical fare of playground, baseball diamond, basketball courts and tidy walking path. However, the Stevens Park Neighborhood Assocation has taken great care to turn this space into a community hub with additions like a Little Free Library and a community garden. To hit the water, boaters and anglers head to Bowen Street Fishing Dock or north to the beach at Menominee Park, the city’s biggest recreational expanse.
Kids flock to the playground at Stevens Park after school.
Stevens Park residents are always just a short walk from the water.
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New school buildings for Stevens Park students
The Washington School isn’t the only institution to say its final farewells in Oshkosh. Menominee Elementary School and Vel Phillips Middle School are the two newest additions to the district, each with state-of-the-art technology to replace the deteriorating structures of Webster-Stanley School, and Merrill School. The new schools trade size for proximity to home, so those on the south end of Stevens Park may need to take a bus or bike each morning. Neither school currently holds ratings from websites like Niche or GreatSchools, though Oshkosh North High School stands strong with a B rating from Niche.
Students are the highest priority at Vel Phillips Middle School.
Oshkosh North High School in Menominee South earns a B on their Overall Niche Grade.
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Getting to downtown Oshkosh and beyond
Like the rest of the downtown area of Oshkosh, walking is a major part of life in Stevens Park. Folks are about a mile and a half from downtown Oshkosh and even closer to local parks and bars. GO Transit buses provide an alternative, running on the half hour from stops along Otter Avenue and Bowen Street. Some residents make a daily commute to Menasha in 17 miles or Appleton in 20 miles, though major employers like University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Ascension NE Wisconsin’s Mercy Campus are more close by.
Stevens Park residents have numerous shopping and dining options along Main St.
Stevens Park residents can catch a movie at the local Time Cinema.
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Grabbing a bite at historic Stevens Park hangouts
Jerry’s Bar first opened its doors in 1883, and still stands as a community staple at the center of Stevens Park. Today, the Otter Street Fishing Club uses the no-frills bar and restaurant as headquarters for the annual Sturgeon spearing season in the city. Jansen’s Bar & Restaurant got its start not soon after Jerry’s, hailing from 1887. Beyond these local watering holes, Stevens Park residents head downtown for dining and shopping. Their closest full-scale grocery store is a publically-owned solution to lack of options downtown: the Oshkosh Food Co-op. “You can become a member but don’t need to be a member to shop there,” Leal says. “A lot of their funding came because we were a food desert, and the closest place I had to shop before was the convenience store at the gas station. The co-op is still limited, but they work to sustainability to get products from local farmers and cheese makers.”
Stevens Park residents can head to Cinder's for some BBQ dining.
Jansen's is a popular bar and grill in Stevens Park.
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Parks in this Area
Stevens Park
Menominee Park
Transit
Airport
Appleton International
32 min drive
Bus
930 Ceape Ave.
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Rosalia St. & Waugoo Ave.
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Ceape Ave. & Bowen St.
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Rosalia St. & Ceape Ave.
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Rosalia St. & Winnebago Ave.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Stevens Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Stevens Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stevens Park, Oshkosh sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Stevens Park, Oshkosh over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 3% from 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
1,808
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,414
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,482
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.9%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
52''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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