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Nearly surrounded by the river
A mile and half west of Racine’s Lake Michigan shore, the Root River curls around a small neighborhood of homes and local parks. Racine’s Cedar Bend neighborhood sits on the river, just next to Cedar Bend Park and Clayton Park. The neighborhood’s streets are lined with sidewalks and connect to the Root River Pathway, which crosses over the river and reaches the nearby Washington Park Golf Course. The neighborhood is all residential and park land, but there are local shops and restaurants to the north, and Downtown Racine is about a mile west on 6th Street.
Space to walk and connection to public transit
With plenty of sidewalks and connections to the Root River Pathway, Cedar Bend offer walkers space to roam. On West 6th Street, residents can hop on the RYDE Racine route 86 bus. Just west of the Root River, West 6th Street turns into Kinzie Avenue and takes drivers to South Green Bay Road. To connect to the nation’s network of interstates, drivers can head about eight miles west to reach Interstate 94, which puts downtown Milwaukee a little more than 20 miles away.
Older homes converted into rentals
Home styles are varied throughout Cedar Bend. Homes in the neighborhood date back to the early 1900s and styles include bungalows, ranch-style homes, colonial-style two-stories and Victorian homes. Many of the neighborhood's larger homes have been converted into multi-unit rentals, says Eugene Modesti, broker and co-owner of Modesti Realty. “There are a lot of single-family rental homes,” he says. “They’re really nice houses, but they might need a lot of work.” As one of Racine’s oldest neighborhoods, many of Cedar Bend’s homes were built in the early 1900s. Units in a duplex can sell between $50,000 and $80,000, while single-family homes sell from $90,000 to $180,000. The median single-family home price is $114,000.
At Cedar Bend single-family homes sell between $90,000 and $180,000.
Dutch Colonial homes with peach color siding can be found in Cedar Bend neighborhood.
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Much to do a mile or more away
Residents must do a little traveling to get groceries or enjoy a local restaurant, but shops and restaurants are not far. Less than a mile north, La Mexicana is a popular Mexican restaurant on State Street. East of La Mexicana, Joeys Yardarm on Erie Street serves seafood and drinks with a seaside pub feel. A mile north of Cedar Bend, residents can grab groceries at Supermercado Gran Morelos. For a little entertainment, residents can head just over a mile east into Downtown Racine and spend a day in the Racine Art Museum or compete with other gamers at Not Your Parents Basement Gaming Lounge.
Less than a mile north, La Mexicana on State Street serves up locally loved Mexican food.
For groceries, residents of Cedar Bend can head a mile north to Supermercado Gran Morelos.
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Parks along the Root River
Cedar Bend Park is a green space covering two acres along the Root River. The park connects to the Root River Pathway, which follows the river and winds its way north to end at Layard Avenue. The Root River Pathway begins at the Main Street Bridge, covers 4 miles and includes educational signs that describe the importance of the river in the development of Racine. On Clayton Avenue, Clayton Park offers views of the water and holds a playground, a swing set and a small basketball court. Another park that attracts people to the river is Horlick Park, says Alexandra Riley, office manager of Downtown Racine Corporation. “Horlick park is really big, and they put pickle ball courts there. But people who live here call it Island Park.” The park is made of an island set in the Root River and holds a playground, a baseball field and trails to roam.
Clayton Park holds a small basketball court for pickup games.
Clayton Park features a large soccer field that is used for soccer practice.
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An interesting project for high school seniors
Cedar Bend students can attend kindergarten through fifth grade at Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School, which earns a B-minus on Niche. For grades six through twelve, students can attend Walden III Middle and High School, where senior students are required to complete a career portfolio that demonstrates their talent and expresses their own personality. Walden III earns a B-plus.
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School serves students from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Walden III Middle & High School serves about 715 students in Racine,WI.
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Celebrations in Downtown Racine
East of Cedar Bend, Downtown Racine’s First Fridays brings live music to the area from June to December. Events are held on the first Friday of each month and feature a different theme each month. More than just a live music show, the event spans numerous restaurants and shops throughout the downtown area, with each offering its own specials and celebrations. In November, the city celebrates the holidays with the Downtown Racine Holiday Parade and Tree-Lighting Ceremony. The parade starts at the State Street bridge and continues to City Hall, after which revelers gather at Monument Square for the lighting of the tree.
Risks of life on the riverbanks
The website Risk Factor indicates that 81% of Cedar Bend properties are at risk of flood damage over the next 30 years. Data indicate residential properties are at minor risk and commercial properties are at minimal risk, while roads are at extreme risk.
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Parks in this Area
Island Park
Root River Pathway
N. Owen Davies Park
Clayton Park
Cedar Bend Park
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
36 min drive
Bus
6th St & Parkview Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cedar Bend
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cedar Bend, Racine sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Cedar Bend, Racine over the last 12 months is $123,750, up 47% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Turn potential into profit with this blank canvas. With a little vision and hard work this can be your next great investment. Whole property is down to the studs and ready to go. Several properties next-door are being renovated!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
536
Median Age
31
Population under 18
33.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,505
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.5%
College Graduates
4.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 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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