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Multiple generations stay loyal to this northwest Racine community
Wustum Park is a northwest Racine neighborhood with multigenerational ties. Historically, it's one of two enclaves where Italian immigrants settled in Racine. "Many times these 1,200 to 1,500 square-foot homes had families of four, five or six who raised their kids, walked to Sacred Heart Church and went to school there," says Robin Polzin, a Racine native and Realtor with Shorewest Realtors. "I still find there are some original families who have lived there for 50 or 60 years." Today, a mix of longtime residents and new ones share the same neighborhood conveniences, including established family restaurants and several nearby schools.
Ranch and Minimal Traditional homes with original features
Polzin says affordable quality homes remain one of this neighborhood's biggest appeals. Wustum Park is a primarily residential area with ranch and Minimal Traditional dwellings, which some residents have held onto for decades. "You get into some of these other neighborhoods closer to the lake, closer to the city, and you're paying for the upgrades and the finishes other people have done," Polzin says. "In Wustum Park, you might go in there and still see the original floors; they still might have that avocado green fridge in the basement." Sidewalks and small front yards flank the neighborhood streets. Sale prices range from around $190,000 to $260,000.
Sidewalks and small front yards flank the neighborhood streets in Wustum Park.
There are many brick ranches in Wustum Park.
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Swimming and paddling at Quarry Lake Park
Over 300 acres of green space border the neighborhood's west side. A former limestone quarry, Quarry Lake Park has a sandy beach and spring-fed lake, allowing swimming, fishing, scuba diving and paddleboarding. Racine Country Club has a private, 18-hole golf course built around rolling hills and native hardwoods. Members also utilize the walking trail and pickleball courts. Colonial Park is a sprawling natural area with wetlands, woodlands and meadows to explore on a network of trails.
Colonial Park has wooded trails, picnic areas, and scenic views of Root River.
The Racine Country Club includes a golf course, fine dining, and event spaces.
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Public, private and magnet school options
In a city with school choice, Wustum Park has many options, including public, private and magnet schools. The public school pipeline includes Wadewitz Elementary, which earns a C from Niche; Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School, which earns a C-minus; and Horlick High School, which gets a C-plus. Horlick High is the city's oldest high school, offering three career academies. John Paul II Academy is a private Catholic school serving prekindergarten through eighth-grade students in the neighborhood. Artistically inclined students in kindergarten through eighth grade are close to the C-rated Gilmore Fine Arts School, where they can focus on instrumental and vocal music, dance, visual arts and drama.
Wadewitz Elementary School has 546 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Horlick High School has 1,340 students with a C plus grade according to Niche.
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Infusino's is a neighborhood favorite of over 50 years
Family-owned Infusino's Restaurant and Pizzeria has been a neighborhood staple since 1971, serving up pizza, pasta, seafood and steak. "You sit at the bar, and you kind of feel like you're in an old-time Italian dining room," Polzin says. Gran Morelos Supermarket is a neighborhood stop for meat, produce and Hispanic products. The neighborhood is ushering in the Belle City Square, a mixed-use development of apartments and commercial spaces in the historic Horlick Malted Milk Factory. One such space is The Inclusive Bean, a new coffee shop and nonprofit employing teens and adults with disabilities. Downtown Racine is 2 miles southeast, with waterfront restaurants and boutique shops.
The Bar at Midwest Market pours craft drinks and serves food in a relaxed setting.
Kewpee Sandwich Shop is known for classic burgers and vintage diner charm.
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Feast on the Streets highlights multicultural flavors
Downtown Racine celebrates food, music and culture. Feast on the Streets highlights seasonally inspired food in the spring and fall. The event explores Racine's multicultural flavors, with 10 restaurants serving Irish, Mexican, African, French and other cuisines. First Fridays showcase local vendors and live music along Sixth and Main Streets. In 2024, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation named it the best retail event in the state.
Residents walk to neighborhood amenities
Wustum Park is a walkable neighborhood with sidewalks lining most streets. Otherwise, residents rely on cars and buses to get around town. Ryde Racine's number three bus travels downtown. The neighborhood is about 28 miles south of Milwaukee, and commuters can access the Interstate 94 on-ramp about 8 miles west. Medical services, including emergency care, are available at Ascension All Saints Hospital, about 2 miles away. For out-of-town travel, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 16 miles north.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Wustum Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wustum Park, Racine sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Wustum Park, Racine over the last 12 months is $225,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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