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Wolffs Town's community is just blocks from the zoo and beach
Wolffs Town’s quiet residential streets create a suburban atmosphere a few blocks from major Racine attractions. Lake Michigan is just east of the neighborhood, and the Racine Zoo is a short walk away. Even with these citywide attractions so close by, the Wolffs Town community is still engaged and friendly. “When I was younger, we knew all our neighbors, but today, the dynamics are different,” says lifelong northern Racine resident and broker Anna Maria DeRango with DeRango Real Estate Services. “I spearhead a neighborhood rummage sale every year. I’ve been doing it for 22 years, and they all look forward to it. We’re selling hot dogs, we’re selling stuff out of the garage. It’s great comradery.”
Nearby Wind Point has a stunning lighthouse with a great view of Lake Michigan.
Bring your dog to meet the lions at the Racine Zoo near the Wolffs Town neighborhood.
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The beach, zoo and local community center
Lake Michigan is accessible at North Beach. “Our lakefront is amazing. It’s very serene,” DeRango says. The 50 acres of sand include Kid Cove Playground, a wooden playground designed to look like a pirate boat, plus a snack shack that sometimes offers live music. “The beaches are free, and my daughters play volleyball there on the sand,” DeRango says. Racine Zoo is also on the lakefront, featuring about 75 species, including tigers, giraffes and black rhinos. The County Bike Trail cuts through the northwestern side of Wolffs Town, starting at Layard Avenue and heading north along the train tracks. Just outside of the neighborhood, Cesar Chavez Community Center offers a baseball diamond and playground alongside indoor amenities like the basketball courts and weight room.
Wolffs Town residents have convenient access to the nearby Racine County Bike Trail.
Join a pickleball league at Cesar Chavez Community Center near Wolffs Town.
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Diverse housing styles found in Wolffs Town
A mix of Chicago bungalows, Cape Cods, Tudors and ranch-style homes sit on Wolffs Town’s wide streets. Trees between the curbs and sidewalks add pops of color, while walkways link sidewalks and front stoops, where bushes and plants show some personality. Most homes sell between $130,000 and $330,000.
Wolffs Town offers a mix of Chicago bungalows, Cape Cods, Tudors and ranch-style homes.
Wolff's Town includes Minimal Traditional, ranch, and Cape Cod style homes.
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Walking to Racine's public schools
“Growing up on the north side was great because I was in walking distance of school,” DeRango says. In fact, school bus service mostly skips Wolffs Town because students live so close to school. Kids north of Melvin Avenue head to Jerstad-Agerholm School for kindergarten through eighth grade, while K-5 students south of Melvin Avenue start at Roosevelt Elementary School before joining the rest of the neighborhood at Jerstad-Agerholm. Both schools receive C-minus rankings from Niche. Horlick High School, rated C-plus, offers academy programs for culinary arts, health sciences and education.
Jerstad-Agerholm School serves about 900 students in Racine's Wolffs Town area.
Horlick High School in Racine has a great student teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
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Local restaurants lining Douglas Avenue
Area restaurants and an Aldi line Douglas Avenue. Beacon Tavern Grill serves American fare and Wisconsin cheese curds. Dogs and Cream offers hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch and ice cream sundaes and shakes for dessert. The ceiling at Gus’s Gyro is covered in gas station signs and cigarette boxes, lit by colorful string lights. For more grocery options, Piggly Wiggly is less than a mile away in Shorecrest.
Located south of Wolffs Town, Smoke'd On the Water offers quick bites by the waterfront.
Racine Transit buses run along Main Street and Douglas Avenue, linking residents with restaurants, shopping centers and downtown Racine, 2 miles south. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare is about 4 miles to the west, while the nearest airport is 18 miles north at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Weekly clubs and annual concert series
The community center hosts weekly activities, from volleyball and pickleball to art groups and dominoes. Some even happen multiple times a week. For the past 38 years, the Racine Zoo has hosted the Animal Crackers Concert Series. On Wednesdays in the summer, visitors bring their lawn chairs to the zoo and listen to local acts.
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General Mitchell International
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Wolffs Town Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wolffs Town, Racine sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wolffs Town, Racine over the last 12 months is $335,990, down 84% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Stately brick ranch home in a walkable neighborhood close to parks, restaurants, downtown Racine and Lake Michigan. Stand out interior finishes including a brand new kitchen with quartz countertops and new bathroom with a European style shower blend with classic features such as the hardwood floors and arched entryways. Spacious enclosed back yard and brick patio are perfect for entertaining
Jack TempestaMahler Sotheby's International Realty
Cute Brick and Stone Ranch on the Northside with a Good Size Lot and a Big Fenced Back Yard for Kids and Pets. Beautiful hardwood floors in the living room and all 3 bedrooms. A bright house with 2 big LR windows and a comfy, cozy interior. Vintage bathroom with CT. Kitchen has white painted cabinets and SS appliances. The LL playroom is great additional space and there is plenty of unfinished
Welcome Home located north side home with so much character. This home is close to the zoo with an open concept and 4 spacious bedrooms is a must see. Brand new kitchen and bathroom with updated floors & carpets, you will fall in love! Come see for yourself! Won't Last Long
Leasing Agent Dreama: - 1 Bed area - 1 Bahroom - We pay for water/sewer/trash/heat - Call or text Dreama to set up a showing [Tier 3 Description]• 500 Minimum Credit Score• Combined net monthly income (take home pay) of 2.5 times the monthly rent• No open or ongoing judgements for money in the last 2yrs totaling over $5k• No evictions filed in the
Romayne in Racine! blocks from the lakefront and yet, away enough to be quiet - across the street from a religious school and so peaceful area. Upper balcony allows taking in the sun and fresh air - any time of year. Small yard is easy to maintain, but yet green and not just some paved area! Space for one car off street parking in the surface lot adjacent the building. 7x7 storage shed
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,724
Median Age
40
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,215
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,344
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
64.6%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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