Raymond offers a rural setting still close to modern amenities
From above, Raymond looks like a patchwork of green, yellow and brown. “It’s more of a farming community and a lot of hobby farms,” says real estate agent Karen Kristopeit with Shorewest Realtors. “There are still some full-time farms, but those are dying out a bit.” Compared to nearby cities like Racine and Milwaukee, Raymond residents get more room to spread out, with most properties offering at least an acre, some even more. Still, Raymond’s rural atmosphere doesn’t mean residents are far from amenities. “It’s a rural area, but it’s just off Interstate 94,” Kristopeit says. For commuters, Milwaukee is about 30 minutes away, with Franklin along the way, offering more restaurants, parks and supermarkets on the south side of the city.
From 1 acre to over 10 acres of space throughout Raymond
Most homes in Raymond are spread out. Some sit at the end of long driveways lined with homegrown crops, while others are closer to the road, hidden behind trees planted for privacy. “A lot of it includes 5-acre parcels,” Kristopeit says, “and most of them also allow horses.” The extra space is often used to build barns. Bungalows and ranch-style homes typically range from $240,000 to $480,000, while New Traditionals and Colonial Revivals go for $520,000 to $890,000. While uncommon, custom-built homes on 10-plus acres can sell for $1 million to $1.6 million.
Multiple elementary and high school options for Raymond students
Most students attend the Raymond School from kindergarten through eighth grade, followed by Union Grove Union High School, which offers career pathway programs for fields like agriculture, business, health care and engineering. Both schools receive a B-plus from Niche. A small portion of students living on the western side of the community attend either the Drought School, rated A-minus, or North Cape School, rated B-plus. Both feed into Waterford High School, rated A-minus.
Taking Interstate 94 for city commutes and nearby amenities
Interstate 94 runs along Raymond’s eastern border, linking with Franklin, 10 miles away, and downtown Milwaukee, about 25 miles away. Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – Franklin is about 7 miles away. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is on the way to the city center, about 15 miles from Raymond.
Local baseball leagues, scenic walking trails and golf courses
Raymond’s only recreation space is Hitters Baseball, which has indoor diamonds, an equipment shop and different youth programs throughout the year. Outside of town, Root River Parkway North offers trails through woods and wildflowers along the Root River. Oakwood Park Golf Course is just north of the community, featuring an 18-hole course that’s open to the public.
Franklin's supermarkets and local restaurant options
Living in a rural community, Raymond residents have to head outside the village for things like restaurants and supermarkets. “There’s a grocery store in Union Grove,” Kristopeit says, referring to the Piggly Wiggly about 9 miles south, “but a lot of people go to the Franklin-Milwaukee County area for their groceries.” Meijer, Aldi and Woodman’s Food Market are about 11 miles away. Also in Franklin, Mimosa is a local brunch spot that offers a mix of sweet and savory menu items like pancakes, crepes and omelets. The Hideaway Pub and Eatery used to be the local American Legion and continues the organization’s Friday fish fry tradition. Mulligan’s Irish Pub and Grill always has a game playing on its 21 flat screens.
The weekly 7 Mile Fair every morning on the weekends
The 7 Mile Fair is a weekly flea and farmers market on the northeastern side of town. Every Saturday and Sunday morning, over 40 vendors set up at the indoor and outdoor booths to sell local produce and other goods.
Written By
Caroline Ernst
