$235,386Average Value$174Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Restaurants and retail shops nearby
Less than 4 miles south of Downtown Racine, Green Crest is a suburban neighborhood with the convenience of nearby restaurants, businesses and parks. Known by locals as St. Lucy because of the Catholic church it holds, the neighborhood is lined by the County Bike Trail and serves as home to Greencrest Park. Restaurants like Blue Bear and O&H Danish Bakery are less than a mile west of Green Crest, and national retail chains like Barnes & Noble and Target sit less than three miles west.
Mid-century ranch-style homes
Mid-century ranch-style homes are the most common home styles, but the neighborhood also has a small selection of mid-century colonial-style homes. “It’s great for starter homes,” says Kimberly Mann, Realtor with Real Broker LLC. “Most of the homes are about 1,000 to 1,200 square feet.” Most of the homes also come with finished basements, Mann says, and if they have a garage, the garage is typically a two-car garage. “It’s very attractive to people who like to work on cars.” Prices range from $166,000 to $285,000, while the median price is $225,000, up 20% from the previous year. Because of the age of the homes, Mann says, many homes being sold now have been fully renovated. Lower-priced homes may not have been renovated, while homes selling closer to $300,000 have been fully renovated.
The most common home type found in Green Crest is the classic ranch.
Colonial revival homes are the largest home style that can be found along Green Crest's streets.
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Park High School and its rivalry
Jones Elementary School serves local students with pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and Mitchell Middle School offers grades six through eight. Jones and Mitchell earn a C-minus on Niche. Officially opening in 1928, Park High School opened the same year as William Horlick High School. This gave birth to a high school rivalry known in Wisconsin as “The Great Rivalry,” which is most observable in competing football games. Park High School earns a B-minus. The neighborhood also offers a private school option with St. Lucy Grade School at St. Lucy Catholic Church.
Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Racine's Greenbriar community.
Mitchell School offers a Dual Language program at all grade levels.
The well-maintained landscape at Park High School welcomes students.
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Sidewalks and the County Bike Trail
Green Crest streets are lined with sidewalks, so walkers have space to roam. “It’s a major bike trail that runs all the way through Kenosha to Illinois,” Mann says. Bus stops line Durand and Drexel Avenues, and Knoll Place holds a couple of stops at the neighborhood's south end. Drivers can connect to South Green Bay Road two miles west, and 11 miles west, they can reach Interstate 94. By way of the interstate, downtown Milwaukee is 33 miles from Green Crest.
Greencrest and Sheridan Woods Parks
The County Bike Trail provides miles of paved pathway for bikers, runners and walkers. Spanning 5 acres, Greencrest Park offers residents a playground, a basketball court and a short, wooded walking path. West of Green Crest, Sheridan Woods Park is a small green space with a playground.
Greencrest Park offers shaded fields for picnics and athletic facilities for active locals.
Sheridan Woods Park sits in the shadow of the neighborhood's water tower.
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Pancakes, brunch and dinner
On Taylor Avenue, Martha’s Pancake House Café serves locally loved breakfast, and Blue Bear offers an extensive brunch menu. For dinner, HOBNOB is a locally loved supper club that serves steak, crab legs, and other upscale American fare. “Hobnob is very upscale. It sits on the shore of Lake Michigan,” says Mann. “They have a deck on the back that looks over the lake.” Half a mile east, Jerry’s Pizza and Subs serves fresh deli sandwiches, subs and pizza. Residents can pick up groceries at Piggly Wiggly on Durand Avenue, a mile west. Just under four miles west, residents can shop at national retail chains like Target and Barnes & Noble.
Martha's Pancake House is a Green Crest staple for tasty breakfast or brunch.
Green Crest shoppers looking for home goods and groceries have a convenient Target nearby.
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Downtown Racine provides even more retail and dining options just a short way from Green Crest.
Summer festivals and a holiday parade
With Downtown Racine less than 4 miles north, Green Crest residents aren’t far from the city’s biggest events. In the summer, First Fridays brings live music to different venues across Downtown Racine. Party on the Pavement is the city’s end-of-summer festival featuring local cuisine, a 5k run and live music across multiple city blocks downtown. In November, the city kicks off its holiday celebrations with the Holiday Parade, capped off by the Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Monument Square.
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Parks in this Area
Greencrest Park
Sheridan Woods Park
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
38 min drive
Bus
Knoll Place & Rosalind Ave
Bus
Drexel Ave & Delaware Ave
Bus
Drexel Ave & Maryland Ave
Bus
Drexel Ave & Durand Ave
Bus
Drexel Ave & Winthrop Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Green Crest
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Green Crest, Racine sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Green Crest, Racine over the last 12 months is $235,890, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Quality and craftsmanship abounds this 3 BR ranch home, nestled in one of Racine's most desirable neighborhoods. This home features an all new kitchen with breakfast bar, new SS appliances overlooking the living room. Gleaming refinished HWD flooring throughout, meticulously and gorgeously designed bathroom, built-in electric fireplace, newly finished spacious lower level for those family
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,312
Median Age
41
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,387
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,144
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.2%
College Graduates
31.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 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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