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Crabapple trees & contemporary homes in Riverview
Located 4 miles upstream from Downtown Wausau, Riverview is a heavily wooded suburban enclave lined with crabapple trees and contemporary homes. “Riverview was actually one of the later sections of the city to be built up,” says Julie Kinney, a staffer at the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau. “It was originally marshlands that they cleared and built homes on, so the histories make reference to people slowly moving up there.” With a CAP Index crime score of 1, compared to the national average of 4, Riverview is altogether a quiet, peaceful neighborhood with luscious foliage and spacious yards.
Homes on the river offer great views in Riverview.
Wausau is a very welcoming place.
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A wooded community in northern Wausau
At the nothermost tip of the city, Riverview is far more wooded and less densely populated than its southern counterparts. Old-growth trees line residential streets and cul-de-sacs, where the pink petals of crabapple trees bunch along the curbside. Bungalows and ranch-style homes are standard, many of which have been raised on one end to accommodate the steep streets they sit on. Priced between $150,000 and $350,000, these homes accompany contemporary builds like farmhouses, Colonial Revivals and Tudor-inspired homes ranging in price from $350,000 to $685,000. Their backyards are often finished with patios, pools and trampolines, while a mix of attached and detached garages sit out front. Condo units closer to 6th Street, one of the neighborhood's main thoroughfares, typically go for $125,000 to $290,000. Riverfront homes and properties near the Jim Moore Creek on the south side of the neighborhood offer scenic views but are more susceptible to flooding.
Though mostly developed already, the Riverview community will only continue to grow as land goes up for sale north of Evergreen Road. Priced between $30,000 and $50,000, these quarter-acre lots contribute to the city’s outward expansion and increasing population.
Colonial homes in Riverview offer plenty of space for the entire family.
Updated Colonial homes have a stately look in Riverview.
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The River Edge Parkway overlooks “Big Bull Falls”
River Highlands Park provides the closest outdoor recreation for Riverview residents. A central path connects the park’s playground to a basketball court and plenty of open field space within walking distance of most homes. Father south, Sylvan Hill Park is a popular destination for mountain biking in the summer and snow tubing in the winter. The Sylvan Hill Bike Park even provides cyclists with a 1.3-mile, gravity-oriented outer loop. Over by the Wisconsin River, the River Edge Parkway is a paved cycling trail that heads a mile south into Downtown Wausau. “There’s signage along the river that shows pictures of the original mills along the shore,” Kinney says. “Wausau was originally named Big Bull Falls because the noise of the river rapids sounded like a bull snorting. Today, we have this nice, paved walkway where you can listen and watch kayak races in the summer.”
The Wisconsin river through Riverview is home to many summer and winter activities.
Homes on the river offer great views in Riverview.
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Riverview Elementary School is within walking distance
Students attend the Wausau School District, beginning at Riverview Elementary. With a B on Niche, the school houses a four-year-old kindergarten and early childhood center on site, which is walkable for families who live closer to Evergreen Street. Students continue their studies at B-rated Horace Mann Middle before heading to Wausau East High School, which earns a A-minus. The high school is designated as an International Baccalaureate World School, inviting juniors and seniors to earn college credits prior to graduation. Beyond academics, the school is part of an exciting cross-town rivalry with West High School. “At one point we had a slice of white pine called ‘The Log,’ and whoever won the annual football game got to take the log home," Kinney says. In 2024, East High will join the Great Northern athletic conference, potentially ending the 50-year feud. “For a while, the city had one middle school, and the rivalry died out because everyone knew each other,” she continues. “But now that there are two again, we’ll just have to wait and see.”
Riverview Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
Horace Mann Middle School in Wausau is rated a B by Niche.
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From ARTrageous Weekend to Big Bull Falls Blues Fest
Downtown Wausau boasts events and festivities at various parks and museums throughout the year. Colloquially known as Arts Town, USA, the city celebrates local creators at Wausau’s ARTrageous Weekend. The event features exhibits and performances spread across various locations throughout the city, including the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum for their annual Birds in Art exhibition opening. Those following the circuit are even granted free bus fare to each spot. The Big Bull Falls Blues Fest occurs around the same time of year, a two-day music festival in mid-August featuring national blues musicians and a variety of food vendors at Isle of Ferns Park.
Commuters in Riverview are car-dependent
Wausau’s largest employer, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, sits 5 miles southwest via Bridge Street. Metro Ride bus stops heading to and from the hospital are widely available throughout Riverview, specifically along Troy Street and Marquardt Road. Many in the neighborhood, including people who work at the Wausau Business Campus, which does not have bus stops, opt to drive. Employing around 5,000 residents across the city, the business park is located 13 miles west off of Route 29. Downtown Wausau is a 4-mile commute south on 6th Street, while Central Wisconsin Airport is 19 miles south on Interstate 39. Though the Wausau Downtown Airport sits closer to home, it’s a public-use strip primarily used for charter flights and seaplane operations.
Metro Ride operates 7 regular bus routes, every 30 minutes in Wausau.
Aspirus hospital center is one of Wausau's largest employers..
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Craft brews & curiosities along 6th Avenue
Evergreen Road borders Riverview to the north, a rural thoroughfare stretching west to the Wisconsin River. At the intersection of Evergreen and 6th, the Pickle Jar Grinds and Finds is a locally-owned coffee shop serving craft brews and knickknacks in a country-style setting. Farther south, near Jim Moore Creek, Tribute Golf Course is a century-old public greenway planted on Golf Club Road. The course’s associated restaurant, Bunkers, is a casual eatery offering classic American fare prepared by an award-winning executive chef. There, fresh and locally-sourced meals can be served on the patio, which overlooks the course below. Riverview residents are also conveniently close to BB Jack’s Pizza and Sandwich Lounge, where Packers games pair well with pizza and beer on tap. While Lamb’s Fresh Market and Pick ‘n Save cover grocery store essentials, many Wausau residents head south into Rib Mountain for broader retail options like Target and Kohl’s.
The Pickle Jar, Grinds and Finds coffee shops a great place to meet old friends in Wausau.
Lambs Fresh Market is a locally family owned grocery store chain for groceries and catering.
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Parks in this Area
Riverview hilltop park
Sylvan Hill Park
Lions Park
Merrill Public Golf Club
River Bend Trail
Riverside Park
Streeter Square Park
Stange's Park
Eric Schalow Memorial Disc Golf Course
Transit
Airport
Central Wisconsin
29 min drive
Bus
Golf Club Rd. & Carl St.
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Crestwood Dr. & Marquardt Rd.
Bus
Pine Cone Ln. & Woodland Ridge Rd.
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Henry St. & Maple Hill Rd.
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Troy St. & Maple Hill Rd.
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Evergreen Rd. & Henry St.
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10th St. & American Legion
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Riverview
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Riverview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverview, Wausau sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverview, Wausau over the last 12 months is $280,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Move-In Ready 2-Story Home in the Heart of Riverview, near the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac and within walking distance to Riverview Elementary! This 4-Bed, 2-Bath gem sits on a beautifully landscaped 0.37-acre lot with a park-like backyard complete with a tranquil area with a firepit. Features include a grand colonial-style entrance, spacious kitchen with backyard view, main-floor
Welcome to this breathtaking Wisconsin Riverfront home, offering 120 ft of pristine sandy shoreline and an exceptional blend of comfort, luxury, and natural beauty. Set on a private, park-like lot just 10 minutes from downtown Wausau, this property is approx. 4000 sq ft. and is designed to impress, with space and functionality ideal for full-time living, family retreats, or multi-generational
Welcome to the upscale northeast side! You'll love this custom built raised ranch home as soon as you see it. Enter the split foyer to find a modern wood and steel staircase leading up to find rich engineered wood floors throughout much of the main level. You'll be stunned when you enter the tastefully updated welcoming kitchen with nearly new white custom cabinets and quartz countertops, subway
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,456
Median Age
45
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,253
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,082
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
44.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
3/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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