Washington Township is a mix of rural and suburban communities immediately south of Eau Claire and Altoona. The township, the third largest in Eau Claire County, offers buyers various housing choices. “The closer you are to the city, you’re seeing some rural subdivisions and commercial development,” says David Strassman, a Realtor with Riverbend Realty Group. “When you get to the outer edges of the township, you'll see rural subdivisions and country living, farms and large acreage.”
Washington Township's newest homes offer country living with a suburban community.
Numerous large farms set the landscape of Washington Township.
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A mix of housing options in an ever-growing area
Strassman says the township’s housing options are expanding rapidly, as Eau Claire continues to expand and attract residents. “[Eau Claire] is growing in multiple directions, but the direction most desired by the masses is south of Eau Claire, and that’s where the township of Washington is,” says Strassman. Homes closer to Eau Claire can be on a grid pattern, with smaller, oak- and pine-accented yards. Newer subdivisions are scattered throughout the area. “Out in the country, there are rural subdivisions with 1 to 2 acres with upscale homes, and then right next to that subdivision, there could be a 100-acre operating farm or houses on 40 acres,” says Strassman. “Real broad styles of housing too because the stuff in town, some of it's in the 1950s and '60s, and when you get to rural suburbs, some of them are built as recently as 2025.” Smaller New Traditional and ranch-style homes cost between $350,000 and $500,000, while Colonial and Greek Revivals are between $600,000 and $700,000. Larger, two-story New Traditionals can cost between $800,000 and $1.2 million. Plots of land are for sale. Flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency show no significant flooding risks in the township. Severe weather, including tornadoes, can be a factor.
Rows of larger homes in Washington Township are often set back from the road.
Colonial Revival homes are common in Washington Township the closer you get to Eau Claire.
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Multiple school districts cover the township
Students are zoned for either Robbins Elementary School or Putnam Heights Elementary, rated B-plus on Niche, or Altoona Elementary, graded B-minus. They continue on to Altoona Middle and Intermediate School, rated B-plus, Delong Middle, or South Middle, which both earn a B. Pupils are then zoned for either B-rated Altoona High School, North High School, which has a B-plus or A-graded Memorial High School, offering classes in business and agriscience.
Robbins Elementary School is one of the top rated schools in Eau Claire County according to Niche.
Memorial High School is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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Green spaces, golf and indoor activities
Parks and green spaces are found across the township. The 250-acre Lowes Creek County Park has various walking, skiing and pet trails. Beaver Creek Reserve has trails, kayaking and a butterfly house. Lake Altoona Park has a boat launch, playground and a volleyball court. The public Hickory Hills Golf Course has a Par 63 layout and a practice facility. Indoor attractions are on the northern edge of the township. Action City at the Metropolis Resort has multiple games, a go-kart track and a trampoline park. Events in downtown Eau Claire are 9 miles north.
Explore the variety of vegetation at Lowes Creek County Park.
Boaters and fishing enthusiasts enjoy the open waters of Lake Altoona.
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Dining spots are scattered around, with shopping spots in Eau Claire
Brackett Bar, on the southern end of the township, serves pizza, burgers and wings. Kahvi Coffee House, closer to Eau Clair, has coffee drinks and baked goods. The northern end of the township has a wide selection of chain dining spots. Shopping locations are on the north edge of the township at the intersection of U.S. Highway 53 and Prill Road. These include big-box stores such as Menards and Walmart, and grocery stores such as Aldi. The Oakwood Mall on Golf Road has multiple retailers and department stores, including JCPenney. The Mayo Clinic-Eau Claire is 10 miles north.
Kahvi Coffee House has both dine-in and drive-thru options for Washington Township residents.
Residents from North River Fronts enjoy shopping at Oakwood Mall on the south side of town.
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Highway connections and access to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
Both U.S. Highway 52 and Interstate 94 cut through the community. The interstate runs west, connecting the area to Minneapolis and St. Paul, while U.S. 53 runs farther north. Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is 11 miles north and offers daily flights to Chicago O'Hare International Airport and seasonal flights to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers.
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