Racine’s 11th Ward is a long-established neighborhood that mainly consists of rental properties needing varying levels of repair. “It’s one of the oldest parts of Racine,” says Kimberly Mann, Realtor with Real Realtors. “It’s an area prized by investors. There are a lot of renters.” Alongside its homes, the 11th Ward holds a small local park and a handful of corner stores.
The neighborhood’s homes were built primarily in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the most common architectural styles are ranch-style homes, bungalows, Dutch colonials and American foursquares. While many homes are single-family units, the neighborhood also holds a collection of multifamily homes. Prices can range from $50,000 to $180,000, but Mann says higher prices are unlikely. “It would have to be in perfect shape, unless it’s a four-family house that’s great for investors.” The median home price is $121,000, up 20% from the previous year.
Shops in the 11th Ward are primarily corner stores like El Rey’s Bodega and Mjs Mini Mart. In addition to snacks and cold drinks, La Huasteca Meat Market also sells fresh meats and produce. Supermercado Gran Morelos offers a full selection of grocery items on North Memorial Drive. On State Street, La Mexicana serves locally loved, traditional Mexican fare. Part of a larger area known by residents as North Downtown, the 11th Ward sits less than a mile from Downtown Racine and its many shops and restaurants.
Downtown Racine hosts several annual events throughout the year. From spring to early winter, the first Friday of each month brings live music to venues across the downtown area in a concert series known as First Fridays. Marking the end of summer, Party on the Pavement draws more than 15,000 people downtown with live music and local cuisine. Racine’s holiday season starts with the Holiday Parade, culminating in the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Monument Square.
Students can attend pre-kindergarten through fifth grade at Julian Thomas Elementary School or pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Jerstad-Agerholm Elementary School. Both schools earn a C-minus on Niche. William Horlick High School, which opened in 1928, offers sports programs like basketball, swimming and football. The school earns a C-plus.
On Marquette Street, Marquette Park holds a basketball court, a playground and a swing set. Roughly a mile east, Lake Michigan shores hold the city’s only proper beach, North Beach Oasis. Northeast of the 11th Ward, the Racine Zoo was voted the best place in Racine to take the kids. The zoo spans 32 acres and attracts more than 140,000 guests each year.
RYDE Racine bus stops are available throughout the neighborhood, connecting residents to the city’s public transportation system. Sidewalks line the streets, giving walkers easy access to the bus stops and other streets around the area. North Green Bay Road lies 2.5 miles west of the 11th Ward, and Interstate 94 is just over 9 miles west. Downtown Milwaukee is roughly 30 miles north of Racine via I-94.
Karen Sorenson
RE/MAX Newport
(262) 383-4087
286 Total Sales
1 in The 11th Ward
$30,000 Price
Ruth Robertson
M3 Realty
(414) 240-4398
73 Total Sales
2 in The 11th Ward
$184K - $210K Price Range
Aaron Kohlmeier
Welcome Home Real Estate Group
(262) 379-3730
324 Total Sales
2 in The 11th Ward
$158K - $170K Price Range
Patty Lemke
Image Real Estate, Inc.
(262) 800-7254
46 Total Sales
3 in The 11th Ward
$45K - $135K Price Range
Gaby Boutillier
Coldwell Banker Realty
(414) 250-8674
190 Total Sales
3 in The 11th Ward
$70K - $115K Price Range
Chris Veranth
Mahler Sotheby's International Realty
(262) 800-0672
236 Total Sales
2 in The 11th Ward
$65K - $105K Price Range
On average, homes in The 11th Ward, Racine sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in The 11th Ward, Racine over the last 12 months is $85,000, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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