Green Crest
Neighborhood in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine County 53403
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.
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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.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.
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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.
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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.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.
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Konrad Solberg
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Felicia Pavlica
Felicia Pavlica
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX ELITE
(262) 440-2470
721 Total Sales
2 in Green Crest
$178K - $225K Price Range
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Karen Sorenson
Karen Sorenson
RE/MAX Newport
(262) 383-4087
278 Total Sales
6 in Green Crest
$128K - $285K Price Range
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Carol Hawes
Carol Hawes
SynerG Realty LLC
(262) 320-3178
159 Total Sales
5 in Green Crest
$100K - $225K Price Range
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Chris Veranth
Chris Veranth
Mahler Sotheby's International Realty
(262) 800-0672
243 Total Sales
3 in Green Crest
$168K - $205K Price Range
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Michael Kilman
Michael Kilman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Metro Realty-Racine
(262) 214-3364
51 Total Sales
3 in Green Crest
$250K - $365K Price Range
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Virginia Herek
Virginia Herek
RE/MAX Newport
(262) 383-4173
109 Total Sales
3 in Green Crest
$141K - $200K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Greencrest Park
Sheridan Woods Park
Transit
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
Green Crest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Green Crest, Racine sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Green Crest, Racine over the last 12 months is $245,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$245,000
Median Sale Price
$245,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$240,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
95
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1998
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,136
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,326
Median Age
40
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,399
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,241
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
70.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
22''
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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