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A low-key southern Racine neighborhood near several amenities
Tucked away in the southern portion of Racine, Reservoir Park is a quiet, suburban neighborhood that some city residents describe as low-key. “It’s sort of in no man’s land, as no one really bothers anyone over there,” says Kimberly Mann of Real Broker. “If you had an open lawn without a fence in that neighborhood, you probably have a good relationship with your neighbor and would invite them over for a beer.”
Homebuyers in this community enjoy convenient access to its namesake park in the center of the neighborhood and a shopping plaza featuring a Piggly Wiggly for grocery needs. On Durand Avenue, the area’s main thoroughfare, O&H Danish Bakery is a local Racine chain that’s a favorite among residents for highlighting the famed Wisconsin Kringle.
Late 20th century, ranch-style homes throughout the neighborhood
Reservoir Park is defined by its namesake park, surrounded by late 20th-century ranch-style homes, duplexes, and apartments. Most single-family homes feature large front yards and spacious driveways to accommodate multiple vehicles in this car-dependent neighborhood. The median home price in Reservoir Park is approximately $270,000, below the state’s median price for homes. Single-family ranch-style homes typically range from $180,000 to $350,000, while duplexes are generally priced between $200,000 and $300,000. Standing water can be seen in some parts of the neighborhood after heavy rain, but most residents don’t need to be concerned with flooding risks.
Duplexes in Reservoir Park are generally priced between $200,000 and $300,000.
Ranch-style homes are the most commonly seen home style in Reservoir Park.
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Two Racine parks within walking distance
Within the neighborhood is Reservoir Park, a 22-acre park located on the western half of the community. “It’s more of a green space and picnic area. However, we are talking about removing trees around the reservoir pond area to create a nice, walkable path for those living there,” says Ashley Yuenkal, secretary for the City of Racine Parks and Recreation Department. “The pond is also positioned well for those who like to fish.”
Across Durand Avenue is Pritchard Park, a county-owned park four times the size of Reservoir Park. It features a pickleball court, a baseball diamond, jogging trails and the SC Johnson Community Aquatics Center. The center features three swimming pools ranging from 3.5 to 9 feet deep, including Turtle Bay, the shallowest pool with a playground for kids. It offers open swimming and private swimming lessons for city residents.
Reservoir Park residents appreciate the pickleball courts at Pritchard Park.
Reservoir Park's namesake park includes hiking trails loved by locals.
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Shopping mall, supermarkets, and local bakeries on Durand Ave
Reservoir Park residents enjoy amenities within walking distance, including Badger Plaza, home to Piggly Wiggly, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Body360, a local tattoo and body piercing shop. Just north of the shopping plaza is O&H Danish Bakery, a favorite among Racine residents. “If you are a Racine resident, chances are you have been to an O&H at some point in your life,” says Mann. “It’s an adult-level bakery that is not cheap and focuses on strong flavor profiles.”
Locals are also near Regency Mall, which features national chain restaurants such as Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Texas Roadhouse, and Buffalo Wild Wings. The mall is undergoing demolition and renovations to make way for Woodman’s Food Market, a Wisconsin-based supermarket chain, as well as new apartment buildings, retail spaces, and restaurants.
O&H Danish Bakery is a Reservoir Park favorite, located off of Durand Avenue.
Piggly Wiggly in Badger Plaza is within walking distance to many Reservoir Park residents.
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Dual language programs at Racine Unified Schools
All Racine Unified School District schools serving Reservoir Park offer dual-language programs, with students receiving 80% of their daily instruction in Spanish and 20% in English. S.C. Johnson Elementary School, with a C-minus rating on Niche, offers a free 4-year-old kindergarten program for children living within the district boundaries. Mitchell Middle School, a C-minus school located 2 miles away, is Racine Unified’s first community school. Case High School has a B-minus rating.
Johnson Elementary School serves about 454 students in Racine, WI.
Case High School provides education for students from 9th through 12th grade in Racine, WI.
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Racine honors its veterans
Racine’s Veterans Memorial is also in Pritchard Park, dedicated in 1993 through the efforts of Racine County residents. It’s the location of the Chair of Honor Dedication that caps off the annual Veterans Day Weekend. The weekend includes a walk for veteran suicide awareness, an expo and a fish fry. Downtown Racine hosts other seasonal events, ranging from summer concerts along the shore of Lake Michigan to arts festivals to an annual holiday tree lighting.
State Route 11 is the main thoroughfare
Reservoir Park residents can use State Route 11 to connect to the rest of the city, as the east-west trunk highway provides convenient access to southern Racine. “From that part of the neighborhood—and frankly that part of the city—you have to run through the gauntlet of lights, driving 35 miles per hour for an hour on the state routes." says Mann. Ascension All Saints’ Green Bay Road campus, located 2 miles south, is the nearest acute care medical facility. However, the Ascension All Saints Spring Street campus is the closest providing 24-hour emergency care, 4 miles north. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 25 miles to the north.
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Parks in this Area
Pritchard Park
Reservoir Park
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
35 min drive
Bus
Durand Ave & Meachem Rd
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Meachem Rd
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Durand Ave & Kentucky St
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Meachem Rd & Maryland Ave
Reservoir Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Reservoir Park, Racine sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Reservoir Park, Racine over the last 12 months is $599,990.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
865
Median Age
41
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,066
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,366
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
14.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.2%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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