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A mix of industry and residential meets in Northwest Racine
A mixed industrial and residential neighborhood, the 14th Ward sits in the northwest reaches of Racine. “Racine is interesting because we are one of those cities where our communities have pockets of amazingness,” says Jason Braun, real estate agent at Realty ONE Group Boardwalk. “Personally, I love the north side where the 14th Ward is conveniently located.” Pockets of residential homes dating to the early- and mid-1900s sit on gridded streets, with a main thoroughfare and train tracks cutting through the middle. Industry, including warehousing and storage facilities, is located in the northern half, where planes fly overhead to land at Batten International Airport. The quieter residential blocks offer convenience to family-style dining options like Park Inn and events at Midwest Market 2210, a marketplace with more than 45 shops. They’re also walkable to some of Racine’s public schools, including Horlick High School, whose athletic field is also home to a semi-professional football team.
A mix of Cape Cods, Bungalows, newly renovated Ranch-style homes
Homes in this neighborhood feature small, narrow driveways, often leading to one-car garages. Most residents park on the street, in front of stoops and small front porches overlooking postage-stamp front lawns. Lots here are rarely larger than a tenth of an acre, with fences providing a touch of privacy in the tight backyards. The community offers a variety of architectural styles, including Cape Cods, ranch-style homes and bungalows, almost all built between 1920 and 1960. These generally sell in the range of $130,000 to $210,000. Newly renovated bungalows, along with duplexes that offer the ability to live in one side while renting the other, often sell for $200,000 to $250,000.
Colorful Cape Cods are a common sight in the 14th Ward.
Charming bungalows and cottages share a tidy block in the 14th Ward.
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Park Inn, Gus’s Gyros, ALDI off Douglas Avenue
Douglas Avenue is a hub for local shops and restaurants, including Park Inn, a family-style eatery serving everything from cheeseburger combos to hearty breakfast plates. “I’ve been a Racine local my whole life, and I can tell you for a fact that everyone goes to Park Inn,” says Amber Lacher, a real estate agent with Sun Realty Group. “It’s the main hotspot restaurant for many locals here.” Gus’s Gyros, a Greek restaurant owned by an immigrant from Nestani, Greece, who settled in Racine in the 1970s, offers fresh-cut fries and an extensive gyro sandwich menu. Dogs & Cream features Chicago-style hot dogs and a wide selection of milkshakes. For groceries, ALDI is located along Douglas Avenue. The street is also conveniently home to several auto repair shops, including Racine Auto Specialists Inc. and Dan Auto’s Service.
Kewpee Sandwich Shop serves classic burgers in a retro diner that's been open since 1926.
Piggly Wiggly stocks everyday essentials, bakery goods, and deli items for quick stops.
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Second Sundays at Midwest Market 2210
Midwest Market 2210 is a local marketplace featuring over 45 shops, including home décor stores, clothing boutiques, and 10 restaurants. The market operates Friday through Sunday, with special events on the second Sunday of each month. Second Sundays allow locals to enjoy drink specials The Bar, the market’s full-service speakeasy. Other popular events include Wine Downs, a wine-tasting experience where visitors can sample wines while exploring the market. Residents can head to Downtown Racine for First Fridays, holiday parades, and summer activities along the waterfront.
The Bar at Midwest Market serves craft cocktails, beer, and light bites in a chill space.
The Yellow Door offers handmade gifts, vintage finds, and local art.
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Reading incentives at Wadewitz Elementary School
Wadewitz Elementary School, which is rated a C on Niche, offers a unique reading incentive called the “Dunk-A-Cop Reading Challenge.” Students who reach a specific reading benchmark are entered into a lottery for a chance to dunk a police officer in a dunk tank. Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School, rated C-minus, participates in the Title I federal program, which provides financial assistance to public schools to help students from low-income families meet academic standards. Horlick High School, just southwest of the neighborhood and walkable for some students, holds a C-plus rating on Niche.
Wadewitz Elementary School has 546 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Jerstad-Agerholm School has 899 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
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Horlick Athletic Field, Racine County Bike Trail nearby
Horlick Athletic Field, located near Horlick High School, is home to the Racine Raiders, a minor league football team founded in 1953. The Raiders are the longest-continuously operating semi-professional football team in the United States. The athletic complex also features a baseball field once home to the Racine Belles, portrayed in the movie A League of Their Own. The Racine County Bike Trail runs through the neighborhood, a little over a mile of concrete path for biking and outdoor recreation.
The Racine County Bike Trail features over a mile of paved path for walking and biking.
Horlick Athletic Field hosts the Racine Raiders, a semi-pro football team.
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Racine's main thoroughfare runs through this neighborhood
The 32nd Division Memorial Highway is the main thoroughfare in this community, connecting residents to downtown Racine and the northern parts of the city. The route also connects to local schools, including Horlick High School and the Racine Unified School District offices. Residents are roughly 18 miles south of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, while the nearest hospital, Ascension All Saints Hospital, is just 3 miles away.
Planes and trains
Batten International Airport, a public non-commercial facility, is adjacent to the northwest corner of the neighborhood. One of the runways causes planes to fly directly over the neighborhood for takeoff and landing, which can lead to noise during the daytime from low-flying aircraft. Similarly, while lightly used, a rail line cuts through the center of the 14th Ward with freight service from Chicago through to Sheboygan.
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On average, homes in The 14th Ward, Racine sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in The 14th Ward, Racine over the last 12 months is $187,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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