Southeast Side
Neighborhood in Wausau, Wisconsin
Marathon County 54403
Pink crabapple blossoms complement traditional architecture
Wausau’s Southeast Side is primarily residential, densely packed with Cape Cods, bungalows and ranch-style homes. Traditional architecture is also common, drawing from Colonial and American Foursquare styles. Altogether, homes range in price from $100,000 to $370,000, about average for Wausau. Charter jets and private planes heading to the airport fly over their fenced-in backyards, complete with patios and playsets. Out front, sidewalks interconnect throughout the community, paralleled by tree-lined medians and pink crabapple blossoms in the spring. Most properties were built in the early to mid-20th century, so detached garages are standard. They come paired with paved driveways, where residents sometimes place basketball hoops and lamp posts.
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Aircraft-themed playground equipment at Airport Park
Memorial Park rests on the Wisconsin River's coastline, providing a fishing pier and a modest peninsula with a shaded, grassy field for walking and picnicking. The park's tennis courts, baseball diamond and playground surround Memorial Pool, open from June through August. A mounted Corsair Jet overlooks the playground at Airport Park, a pocket green space next door to the Wausau Downtown Airport that many Southeast Siders can walk to. Locals head north to Oak Park for similar amenities, including a skate park. A pedestrian bridge takes guests across the water to Isle of Ferns Park, a nature preserve with scenic walking paths removed from the downtown buzz. But ultimately, Rib Mountain State Park is one of the city's most immersive natural areas. The billion-year-old hill is home to Granite Peak Ski Resort, considered Wisconsin's largest ski area. Trails for various skill levels weave between the pines, leading to landmarks like the historic Rib Mountain Quarry.
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Walking to John Marshall Elementary School
Students attend the Wausau School District, beginning at Hawthorn Hills 4K. The four-year-old kindergarten and early childhood center earns a B-minus on Niche, housed within Hawthorn Hills Elementary. However, young students attend the walkable John Marshall Elementary School upon preschool graduation, which also earns a B-minus on Niche. With a B, Horace Mann Middle is one of just two middle schools in the district, uniting all elementary students east of the Wisconsin River. Wausau East High School earns a B-plus. The International Baccalaureate World School invites juniors and seniors to earn college credits prior to graduation. A rival of Wausau West High School for over 50 years, East High will join the Great Northern athletic conference in 2024, ending the decades-long school feud.Wings Over Wausau
Wausau Downtown Airport hosts Wings Over Wausau each June, a festival featuring a professional air show, static plane displays and drone demonstrations. Guests can meet regional pilots while perusing games and activities, including zip lines and a petting zoo. Most summertime events, however, take place 3 miles north in Downtown Wausau. Concerts on the Square is a free summer music series attracting over 2,000 guests. Held at Wausau’s renovated city square, the 400 Block, the series features live musicians and food vendors every Wednesday night from June through August. The series overlaps with Fern Island’s Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, a two-day music festival in mid-August where blues musicians from across the country perform among the wildlife.A Southeast Sider’s guide to navigating Wausau
Though Southeast Siders are typically car-dependent, walkable Metro Ride bus stops are widely available throughout the neighborhood, particularly along Kent Street and Grand Avenue. Cyclists will find biking paths closer to the airport, mainly used for recreation. But 3 miles north, it’s the River Edge Parkway that boasts views of the Wisconsin River and its surrounding parks, making for a scenic ride from Oak Park to Winton Street in northern Wausau. The nearest emergency room is Aspirus Wausau Hospital, 5 miles northwest across the river. Commuters rely on State Route 29 for the 94-mile drive to Green Bay. Those heading out of state typically fly out of Central Wisconsin Airport, 14 miles south on Interstate 39.Muralled taprooms and a Friday Fish Fry
Grand Avenue borders the Southeast Side to the east, a thoroughfare lined with shopping and dining options within a mile or so of most homes. Heading downtown, folks can run quick errands at TownLine Market or stop by Bull Falls Brewery, a muralled taproom with beer flights and a rotating roster of food trucks out front. Big-box stops like Pick ‘n Save, Festival Foods and County Market are across the Route 51 bridge, about 3 miles northwest. Farther south on Grand, Hoehn’s Huddle Sports Bar & Grill is a hot spot on game day. The bar actually sells Packers memorabilia, serving classic American grub and celebrating games with a Friday Fish Fry. Taking Route 29 to Rib Mountain, residents can shop wholesale at Sam’s Club or pop by Walmart Supercenter, Aldi and surrounding retailers like Kohl’s.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kevin Blake
Kevin Blake
FIRST WEBER
(715) 972-7418
142 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Side
$110,000 Price
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JEAN SLAKTOSKI
JEAN SLAKTOSKI
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX EXCEL
(715) 962-8445
95 Total Sales
5 in Southeast Side
$145K - $325K Price Range
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Brian Haack
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Brian Haack
Responds QuicklySUNRISE REALTY
(715) 710-1219
35 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Side
$200,000 Price
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MARTHA STEPHENSON
MARTHA STEPHENSON
Responds QuicklyFIRST WEBER
(715) 407-4853
121 Total Sales
7 in Southeast Side
$108K - $162K Price Range
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Austin Solomon
Austin Solomon
Responds QuicklyCOLDWELL BANKER ACTION
(715) 301-0685
208 Total Sales
10 in Southeast Side
$94K - $154K Price Range
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Mike Schlichte
Mike Schlichte
Responds QuicklyFIRST WEBER
(715) 500-4920
332 Total Sales
13 in Southeast Side
$88K - $310K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rib Mountain State Park
- Camping
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Alexander Park
Memorial Park
Airport Park
DC Everest County Park
People's Sports Complex
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southeast Side | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southeast Side Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southeast Side, Wausau sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Side, Wausau over the last 12 months is $200,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$197,500
Median Sale Price
$200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$200,125
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$138
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
654
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,288
Above the national average
1,933
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,039
Median Age
45
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,990
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,368
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35%
Advanced Degrees
12.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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