Kinzie Heights
Kinzie Avenue connects residents to the rest of the city
The tree-lined streets of Kinzie Heights come well-equipped with sidewalks, and RYDE Racine bus stops line Kinzie Avenue along the southern edge of the neighborhood. Still, Penniston says driving is almost a necessity for residents. Drivers can take Kinzie Avenue less than 2 miles east to reach Downtown Racine, or head west the same distance to reach South Green Bay Road. Interstate 94 is about 7 miles west, putting downtown Milwaukee 30 miles from the neighborhood.Pick ‘N Save to the west
Just southwest of the neighborhood, there’s a collection of local shops and restaurants. DeRango’s the Pizza King is one of the area’s most popular pizza joints. Less than a block west of DeRango’s, Wilson’s Coffee and Tea offers fresh coffee and pastries. Heading east into Downtown Racine, residents can enjoy a few hours at the Racine Art Museum or enjoy local shops like Vintage and Modern Books on 6th Street. Kinzie Heights is a bit of a food desert, and Penniston says residents must travel outside the neighborhood for groceries. “There’s a Pick ‘N Save around Green Bay Road,” Penniston says. “Or everybody’s going down to Highway 20, around Village Center.”
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The Root River Pathway and Horlick Park
Mound Cemetery, Cavalry Cemetery and Old Holy Cross Cemetery offer residents wide green spaces for quiet walking. The neighborhood's east side is lined by Riverside Park, which connects residents to the Root River Pathway. The 4-mile, paved pathway also offers a short history lesson, with signs along the trail describing the role of the Root River in Racine’s founding and development. The pathway also connects to Horlick Park, a river island park with a playground, tennis courts and a baseball field.
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Homes from the early 1900s
Kinzie Heights is home to a wide variety of architectural styles. Most homes date back to the early 1900s, and styles range from bungalows to American foursquares and Dutch colonials. Prices range from $130,000 to $200,000. The median home price is $185,000, up 3% from the previous year.
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Green initiatives at Walden III Middle and High School
Kinzie Heights students can attend pre-kindergarten through fifth grade at Fratt Elementary School, which earns a C-minus on Niche. Racine’s first Green School, Walden III Middle and High School, hosts the Walden Green School Initiative, encouraging students to engage in recycling and other environmentally friendly activities. In 2008, the group played a vital role in having solar panels installed on the school’s roof. The school earns a B-plus.
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Celebrations in Downtown Racine
Racine’s hub for annual events is Downtown Racine, less than 2 miles east of Kinzie Heights. The First Fridays concert series offers live music on the first Friday of each month from spring to early winter. Party on the Pavement marks the end of summer and attracts more than 15,000 people to the downtown area. Spanning multiple city blocks, festivities include live music, local cuisine and special deals from participating shops in the area.
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Konrad Solberg
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lien Team Real Estate Group
Lien Team Real Estate Group
First Weber Inc - Brookfield
(414) 895-0140
363 Total Sales
1 in Kinzie Heights
$177,000 Price
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Lou Ann Pitts
Lou Ann Pitts
Bear Realty , Inc. Ken
(262) 300-5680
62 Total Sales
1 in Kinzie Heights
$180,000 Price
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Dawn Doperalski
DD
Dawn Doperalski
Responds QuicklyDoperalski Realty & Associates, LLC
(262) 228-9944
89 Total Sales
1 in Kinzie Heights
$170,000 Price
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Chris Veranth
Chris Veranth
Mahler Sotheby's International Realty
(262) 800-0672
241 Total Sales
4 in Kinzie Heights
$83K - $185K Price Range
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Marcia Ricchio
Marcia Ricchio
RE/MAX Newport
(262) 383-2852
96 Total Sales
3 in Kinzie Heights
$126K - $198K Price Range
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Ryan Ventura
Ryan Ventura
R.L. Ventura & Associates
(262) 320-3181
77 Total Sales
3 in Kinzie Heights
$75K - $240K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Island Park
Root River Pathway
N. Owen Davies Park
Riverside Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Kinzie Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kinzie Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kinzie Heights, Racine sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Kinzie Heights, Racine over the last 12 months is $347,500, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$987,000
Median Sale Price
$347,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$668
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
59
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Months of Supply
12.00
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
898
Median Age
36
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,900
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,178
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cedar Bend
A Racine neighborhood set along the banks of the Root River
Island Park
A Racine neighborhood of homes with nearby parks and trails
Maple Grove
A west Racine neighborhood next to two cemeteries with access to major hospital
Midtown
A neighborhood under a transition with close proximity to downtown Racine
Prospect Heights
Immediate outdoor access for elevated West Racine neighborhood
Riverview
Central Racine neighborhood with exclusive public transportation access.
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