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Port Washington's peaceful lifestyle
Four miles of shoreline give Port Washington its laid-back vibe. This peaceful slice of small-town America sits right by the western shore of Lake Michigan, 30 miles north of Milwaukee. Its historic lighthouse, waterside restaurants and green spaces with freshwater breezes echo the peace of everyday interactions. "It's a calm community," says Mary Perren, a veteran librarian at the W.J. Niederkorn Library. "Neighbors help each other out around here." A cluster of homes, none precisely alike, settle along Port Washington's weathered streets that are never too far from the water. Some locals are lucky enough to live by the lapping waves, waking to a personal view of a shimmering sunrise each morning.
Biking, running, fishing and more can be done at Coal Dock Park in Port Washington.
The Light from the Port Washington Historical 1860 Light Station
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Swimming at South Beach Park
Greenbelts house parks with beach access points, nature preserves, the marina, and an avian sanctuary ideal for bird-watching. Locals can run to the shore from home to fish along the jetties at the Marina on Lake Street. Upper Lake Park, just north on the same street, is high on a bluff with stairs leading down to a public beach. Kids play at the park's whimsical playground filled with castle-inspired structures. The white sand and blue waters at Port Washington, South Beach Park, are just south, on South Wisconsin Street, for sand castle building, swimming and relaxing. A stretch of the paved 30-mile Ozaukee Interurban Trail also passes through Port Washington, loved by joggers and bikers.
Families gather at one of two beaches in Port Washington, to enjoy the sun.
A Paddleboarder Headed Out into Lake Michigan
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Cape Cods in the $300,000s
Neighbors have the option to stick close in shotgun style houses on slender lots or spread out in spacious contemporary houses, some with lake access. By the shore, a 1900s folk Victorian by the shore could go for around $520,000, a luxury townhouse for around $600,000 to $700,000 and a new over 3,000 square foot estate for $2 million and up. A simple inland ranch-style or cape cod might be in the $300,000s. Entry points can be as low as $170,000 for a small fixer-upper. Colonial revivals, American Foursquares, and modern custom builds also appear in Port Washington.
A Walkway Leading to O Port Washington Cape Cod Home
New condos in Port Washington are doorsteps from the marina.
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The W.J. Niederkorn Library is in downtown Port Washington and walkable for most residents.
Local events at W.J. Niederkorn Library
Rolling through town along 32nd Division Memorial Highway, people pass the W.J. Niederkorn Library with its noticeable clocktower and stone-accented façade. This popular community gathering place offers a range of events, including Teen Café for an after-school hangout and Novel Ideas Book Club for fiction lovers. Next door is the Judge Eghart House, where antique lovers pursue possessions from Port Washington's Victorian era in an original cottage. From Paint on the Port Week to the Fish Day Festival, there's always an event along the water to look forward to.
Fresh farm goods from Dream Port Harvest Market
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, built in the Gothic Revival style, is on a high bluff overlooking the downtown area, which also houses elegant architecture built in stages from the 1850s to the 1950s. Walking down North Franklin Street, a flood of Federal and Romanesque Revival row houses leads toward the 3-story Queen Anne building that now holds The Wilson Hotel. The city's local businesses are built into this landscape. Dream Port Harvest Market sells locally grown produce and meat, along with homemade goods, like jam. Duluth Trading Company is a well-loved clothing shop beneath the beaming Smith Bros. Fish Shanty sign harkening back to when it was a restaurant. Locals enjoy grilled cheese by the water at Dockside Deli, closer to the harbor on East Main Street.
St. John's church sits proudly above downtown Port washington.
Stop in at DreamPort Harvest Market to purchase all locally made produce and goods.
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Schools that earn A ratings from Niche
The Port Washington-Saukville School District serves students. Three elementary schools feed into Thomas Jefferson Middle School for 5th-8th grades, including Dunwiddie Elementary School, before students head to Port Washington High School (PWHS). Each is a short drive from the other and from Port Washington's scenic lakefront downtown. While the elementary and middle earn A's from Niche, the high school is pretty close with an impressive A minus. PWHS is known for its youth apprenticeships in certain trade skills like auto technicians and IT.
The Entry of Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Port Washington
The Entry of Port Washington High School
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Walking through Port Washington
There is no public transportation here, but everything is within 2 miles to a few steps from neighborhood homes. State routes 32 and 33 cross through Port Washington and feed into Interstate 43, which locals can travel south toward General Mitchell International in 35 miles. Sauk Creek, which flows through Port Washington, is prone to occasional flooding. One of the last major flash floods to hit the area was in 2018. Heavy snowfall is also a reality here.
I 43 is easily taken from Port Washington to Milwaukee.
The Port Washington City Sign
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On average, homes in Port Washington, WI sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Port Washington, WI over the last 12 months is $387,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome home to this inviting Port Washington gem! Large windows fill the home with natural light and capture refreshing summer breezes. Ideally located near schools, parks, and the Interurban Trail, this is the perfect place to settle in and enjoy all that Port Washington has to offer. Spacious living and family rooms provide wonderful gathering spaces for entertaining family and friends.
Exquisite lakefront masterpiece where every detail is perfection. Set along the Lake Michigan shoreline in historic downtown Port Washington, this unrivaled, custom townhome offers a level of design and craftsmanship that is impossible to replicate. Expansive windows frame amazing views of the marina & lighthouse. The interior blends European elegance with mid-century influences- from the chef's
Built in 2020, this open-concept 3-bedroom, 2 full bath ranch offers modern style, quality craftsmanship, and improvements made since construction. The bright and spacious layout features a custom kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, breakfast bar island, and high-end cabinetry. Convenient first-floor laundry and a spacious primary suite with
This new open concept 2-story home features a spacious Gathering Room wit ha gas fireplace. A large kitchen with plenty of storage and a center island with quartz counter tops and S.S kitchen appliances. This home features a unique multi use Home Office / Guest Bedroom. The second floor has a Large Primary bedroom with private bath that features a ceramic tile shower and a WIC. Completing the
Enjoy all that historic Port Washington has to offer from this ideally located home in the heart of downtown! Situated next to the public library, just down the hill from Port Washington High School & Pirates Hollow Community Water Park, this property offers exceptional convenience & walkability. Stroll to the marina, beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, downtown shops, restaurants, parks &
Welcome to this 4 bedroom, 3 bath exposed ranch. Enter the open concept floor plan and make your way to the spacious great room with vaulted ceilings, dining area and updated kitchen. Patio doors off the dining area lead you to a multi-level deck and fenced in backyard with a pear tree! Primary bedroom with en suite, 2 additional bedrooms, full bath and laundry all on the main. Finished lower
This new 2-story home is designed for modern living, with an open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the main living areas, creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The expansive gathering room, which flows effortlessly into the adjacent dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is a true delight. It's equipped with abundant cabinetry for all your
Great Investment opportunity to rent out both units or to owner occupy one unit and rent out the other and build equity! Main floor unit has 3br/1ba featuring 9' ceilings, hardwood floors throughout. Original Millwork/Woodwork. Separate electric meters for each unit. Owner currently lives on main floor, Tenant currently rents upper unit and will move out once property is sold. Property has a
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Step into this beautifully designed home through a dramatic two-story foyer filled w/natural light. HWF's flow through the foyer, kitchen, and dining areas. The great room features custom built-ins and a gas fireplace, while a main-floor den offers the perfect work-from-home space. The KIT boasts a large quartz island, pantry, and abundant cabinetry. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a gas FP,
Beautifully appointed near the shores of Lake Michigan, this 2020 built townhome condo offers the best of lakeside living. Step inside to an open-concept layout featuring a modern kitchen w/ sleek finishes & a generous peninsula, ideal for everyday living & entertaining. 2nd level includes 2 en-suite bedrooms w/ ample closet space, along w/ convenient in-unit laundry. Top floor lounge is complete
Experience coastal living at its finest in this expansive 2-bed, 2-bath Port Washington condo. Walk into a light-filled, open-concept kitchen and living room perfect for entertaining with a balcony overlooking Lake Michigan. Views of the lake from every room, complemented by two spacious bedrooms. Step outside to breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the historic harbor, with Upper Lake Park
Over $140,000 in upgrades this year and Sellers are offering Buyers close costs and additional inc. 5,000+ sq ft 2-story home set on a private 1-acre cul-de-sac lot with seasonal Lake Michigan views from the upper level. Designed for both everyday comfort & entertaining, the main floor features a luxurious primary suite w/ a spa-inspired bath, jetted tub, dual vanities, walk-in shower & adjoining
Rare combined 3,000 sq ft lakefront retreat on the shores of Lake Michigan! This stunning 7th-fl residence offers breathtaking north, east, and southern views across the shoreline and open water. Meticulously upgraded with acacia hardwood floors, Ann Sacks tile throughout, and Italian stone tile in kitchens and bathrooms. A sprawling floor plan offers generous bedrooms and en-suites, dual
Embrace a wellness-focused lifestyle atop the shores of Lake Michigan, where luxury homes are thoughtfully designed for care-free living. Walk, run or bike the OZ Interurban Trail, hike Lion's Den Nature Preserve and Clay Bluff's Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve, sail or fish from historic Port marina. As a resident, enjoy the new 7,500 SF Thrive Fitness health center with onsite yoga, group and
Port Terrace offers a park like setting with large expansions of lawn, coupled with an amenity package offering all life’s conveniences, assures you of privacy, comfort and wellbeing. This is truly an environment you will be pleased to call home. Spacious three-bedroom units offer fully appointed kitchens with a dishwasher, self-defrosting refrigerator/freezer, garbage disposal and stove
Modern 2-Bed/2-Bath Condo Style Apartments Available 7/15!Experience contemporary living in our beautifully remodeled apartments. Each unit boasts 2-bedrooms and 2-full bathrooms with Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring in the kitchen and living areas, refinished kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, fresh paint, and stylish new plumbing and electrical fixtures throughout. Bedrooms
High Bluff Townhomes offers beautiful, private entry townhomes in Grafton, Wisconsin. We provide a range of amenities for our residents, including a swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, pet spa, and grill center, surrounded by ample green space. Conveniently located minutes from Port Washington and Lake Michigan, and five miles from downtown Grafton, so you can enjoy the best of both
Welcome to Harbor Ridge Apartments where we offer a comfortable and convenient living experience with 2-Bedroom units that have either 1 or 2-bathrooms! Updates may include LVP flooring or new carpet, refinished kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and full-sized appliances! Please note that updates vary by unit. All units feature a walk-in closet, sleeve AC, and dishwashers!Additional
Come experience Independent Living at Lincoln Village Senior Apartments. We offer a charming senior apartment community for seniors age 55 or better with luxury accommodations and the convenience of independent living. Located in the city of Port Washington, Wisconsin, Lincoln Village offers one- and two-bedroom apartment-style homes with common areas for larger social gatherings. Enjoy the
$1175per month, 24 month lease. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, garage parking, laundry and plenty of storage. Great location by Culver’s and Aurora Health Care off hwy 33. Great top level, cozy apartment in a quiet building. This is the best unit I have in the building. 3rd level no noise, new appliances, hardwood floor in kitchen, living room & bathroom.
Nestled in a character-rich building that blends timeless architecture with modern conveniences, this beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath apartment is ready to welcome you home. Located on the building's second floor, discover a new kitchen outfitted with sleek cabinetry, premium finishes & stainless steel appliances. Beautiful hardwood floors, new windows with blinds and in-unit laundry
A spacious and unique, Single Family Cottage is ready to be rented! This home has 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom & LARGE GARAGE that could be used as a great working area capable of holding 5 cars. The home has an open concept and was just professionally cleaned and tile floors professionally cleaned. The cottage is equipped with Stainless Steel appliances; including Microwave, Stove/Oven, Refrigerator,
Beautifully furnished Ranch in the heart of charming Port Washington! This spacious abode offers a stylish and inviting Living Room, two nicely sized bedrooms, and roomy full bath on the main level. Fully equipped Kitchen has all you need to create memorable meals in your new home! Great natural light creates warm, bright living spacious throughout. Lower Level Rec Room provides great additional
Spacious 2 bedroom townhouse with 1.5 baths in a residential neighborhood and off the main streets in the City of Port Washington. Approximately of 1350 square feet of suburban living in an top notch school district. Check out the huge bedrooms and loads of closet space. Included is a stove and refrigerator. This townhouse is equipped with Central Air Conditioning, a private basement, and a
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