Thiensville is a charming village in the sough-after suburb of Mequon
Thiensville is a quaint, self-governed village in the city of Mequon, less than 20 miles north of Milwaukee. This community of about 3,200 dates to the 1840s and was incorporated in 1910. Today, it is a family-friendly destination nestled into one of southeast Wisconsin’s most sought-after suburbs. “It’s cozy, and the school system is very well-desired,” says Gabriella Clemens, a real estate specialist with Coldwell Banker who lives in the village. Residents can walk to Thiensville’s featured attraction, Village Park. The picturesque recreational space on the Milwaukee River is the center of village activity. “Thiensville has a strong community feel,” Clemens says. “It’s walkability and charm.”
Spacious lots are a perk of the housing options
Ranch-style designs with ample yard space stand out among the neighborhood’s housing, which graces quiet streets shaded by mature trees. Driveways and attached garages are standard features. “I think people appreciate the housing stock on bigger lots in Thiensville,” says William Lauer of Keller Williams Innovation – Wauwatosa, who sells homes throughout the region. While the community was developed primarily from the 1950s through the 1970s, it includes homes from the 1930s to the present day. Cape Cod and Tudor Revival are traditional architectural styles displayed among the older homes. Colonial Revival-style homes can also be found. New construction features contemporary model homes built close together on small lots in the “Two Hundred Green” subdivision. Condos are concentrated on the neighborhood’s west side. Mequon has one of the highest median sales prices in the region at nearly $600,000, but Thiensville’s median is just over $400,000. “This is an expansive area,” says Clemens, who adds that the taxes in Ozaukee County are lower. While the county’s tax rate is above the national average, it is significantly lower than Sheboygan and Milwaukee counties. Residents can expect a climate affected by nearby Lake Michigan, with hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
Village park provides access to the river, hosts community events
Village Park, located along a bend in the Milwaukee River, is a scenic space that features traditional athletic amenities and a boat launch. Outdoors enthusiasts can fish and float the river throughout the region. The community is raising funds to add pickleball courts and a splash pad as part of the Village Park Re-Imagined initiative. The park hosts community events, including the signature Family Fun Before the Fourth celebration. More recreational amenities can be found at nearby Mequon Community Park, which offers access to the Interurban Bike Trail. The community is close to several golf courses, both public and private, as well as Lake Michigan. Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve is a lakefront attraction about 10 miles away.
Mequon-Thiensville School District is one of the best in the state
The Mequon-Thiensville School District earns an A-plus from Niche, which ranks it fourth out of 384 districts in Wisconsin. The community is zoned to Oriole Lane Elementary, an A-rated school; Steffen Middle, a school that earns an A-plus; and Homestead High, an A-rated school. The district features gifted-and-talented programming from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Restaurants and stores in and around the community
Mequon Pizza Co. and Chuck’s Place Family Restaurant are popular community eateries. Residents are also just minutes from Town Center, a burgeoning multi-use development whose early tenants include Cafe Hollander and Colectivo Coffee. A Piggly Wiggly anchors the nearby River Centre Shopping Center along the Mequon Road commercial corridor. Renard’s is an upscale restaurant at The Annex at Foxtown, a premier dining and entertainment destination along the corridor.
Nearby I-43 provides access to regional destinations, including Milwaukee
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital – Ozaukee is less than 5 miles from the village near Interstate 43. The highway, which roughly follows the western shore of Lake Michigan, connects the region’s municipalities and provides convenient access to its largest city. Milwaukee is about a 45-minute drive from the village, and Mitchell International Airport is about an hour away.
Written By
Matt Pallister
