About 1 mile southwest of downtown Racine and close to the Root River, Uptown-the Junction has a mix of historic homes, industrial plants and warehouses. Within the residential parts of the community, homebuyers can expect properties from the late Victorian era, community gardens and pocket green spaces. Surrounding waterways, such as the Root River and Lake Michigan, offer many opportunities for water recreation, while the downtown area provides plenty of dining and entertainment options. “Racine’s downtown is really coming together,” says Rosa Stong, who founded Becker Stong Real Estate Group and has over 10 years of experience. “There are older buildings being revitalized for commercial businesses, and there are lots of original restaurants and pastry shops.”
The Root River flows through Uptown-The Junction before meeting Lake Michigan.
Uptown-The Junction is minutes from beautiful, downtown Racine.
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Modest homes by the Root River
Neighborhood homes were mostly built from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, featuring bungalows, American Foursquares, workers cottages, colonial-inspired and shotgun houses. Single-family properties usually sell from $70,000 to $120,000, and multifamily homes go between $65,000 and $180,000. Fixer-uppers are often below $100,000. Most houses have a small driveway, but it’s also common to see cars parked on the street. Neighbors have small yards with gardens or decks, and the tree-lined, narrow streets often have sidewalks.
Uptown-The Junction has mostly single-family homes.
Worker's Cottages are popular in Uptown-The Junction.
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Outdoor recreation around the community
The neighborhood is home to one of the many community gardens operated by the nonprofit Racine Urban Garden Network. Residents can sign up for a garden plot to grow their own flowers or vegetables, and fees are donation based. Since 1917, the nine-hole Washington Park Golf Course has been open to the public. With the Root River and Lake Michigan’s western shores close by, people can enjoy boating, fishing and swimming.
Once spring officially springs in Wisconsin, the community garden in Uptown-The Junction will be teeming with life.
Uptown-The Junction offers a gorgeous, public golf course for it's residents.
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Restaurants and pubs in downtown Racine
Restaurants and small markets surround the community. For casual Mexican eats, Lá Tapatia has a small grocery store and serves street food options. Kabab and Grill is a buffet-style Middle Eastern restaurant. Festival Foods and Walmart are farther west along the same street, Washington Avenue. Residents can also head about 1 mile north to downtown and explore the city’s lively art and culinary scene. Staple establishments include Racine Heritage Museum, Racine Art Museum and Reefpoint Brew House, a local go-to pub serving beer and pub classics.
Walk to beautiful downtown Racine restaurants from Uptown-The Junction.
Lá Tapatia is a local Mexican restaurant and grocery store in School Section-Towerview.
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Students are served by the Racine Unified School District
Prospective schools include Knapp Elementary School and the kindergarten-through-eighth grade Mitchell School, both of which have a C-minus grade from Niche. Mitchell's sixth- through eighth-grade students may enroll in business, technology and consumer education career academies. Case High School has an International Baccalaureate program, and Park High School offers business and public health education learning pathways. Both schools rate a B-minus.
Students in Uptown-The Junction can attend Knapp Elementary School.
Mitchell Elementary School is an elementary and middle school near Uptown-The Junction.
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Events in downtown Racine
Although Uptown-the Junction doesn't have many events itself, downtown is full of things to do all year long. “They do lots of events by the water,” Stong says. “There’s jazz in the park, antique car shows and fishing contests.” The Racine River Fest, featuring dragon boat and cardboard boat races, and the music festival, Racine HarborFest, are some of the city’s most popular lakeside celebrations. The community also organizes events in downtown, including wine walks, pavement parties and First Fridays, a monthly street fair from May to December that celebrates the local community with food booths and live performances.
Catch some live music on the first Friday of every month at First Fridays near Uptown-The Junction.
Glow sticks given out at Jack-O'-Lantern Nights invite all to participate in the light show near Uptown-The Junction.
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Proximity to Milwaukee
Wisconsin highways 32 and 20 pass through the neighborhood, which is convenient for navigating to other coastal cities in the state. Interstate 94 is less than 10 miles west, and residents can take the interstate to access Milwaukee, which is approximately 30 miles away. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 20 miles north of the area, and Ascension All Saints Hospital - Spring Street is 3 miles away. The Belle Urban System services the city’s public transit, and bus stops are just west of the community along 16th Street.
Get to Mitchell Airport from Uptown-The Junction 45 minutes, then go literally anywhere.
Go from Uptown-The Junction to beautiful downtown Milwaukee in 45 minutes.
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Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
38 min drive
Bus
Washington Ave & Ann St
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Dekoven Ave & S Memorial Dr
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Dekoven Ave & Holborn St
Bus
16th St & S Memorial Dr
Bus
Racine St & 18th St
Bus
16th St & Junction Ave
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Washington Ave & 13th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Uptown-the Junction
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Uptown-the Junction Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Uptown-the Junction, Racine sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Uptown-the Junction, Racine over the last 12 months is $100,000, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This duplex is awaiting a savvy investor who can bring this property back to life. This property features a 2-unit residence and a 3-unit residence, each needing some TLC but brimming with potential for renovation and value appreciation. While needing updates, this opportunity presents spacious layouts, separate entrances, separate gas/electric meters, and a nice sized yard. The location is great
PRIME RACINE INVESTMENT!!!! A fully occupied duplex (1BR upper, 2BR lower. Each tenant is MTM), attached to a carry-out restaurant, with a 2 car garage and on almost 1/4 acre of land. Handicap access is for the lower duplex unit. This is listed as both ''commercial and duplex'' MLS#1919965
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,180
Median Age
33
Population under 18
32%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,158
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,479
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.2%
College Graduates
9.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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