$341,717Average Value$197Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
The largest yards in West Allis
Houses in Root River Estates come with added privacy, more square footage and proximity to natural surroundings. Trees, undeveloped land and the Root River surround the largest yards in West Allis, but those desirable perks come at a cost. Root River Estates is spacious and suburban, with home prices to match. "That area has mostly established professionals," says John Klose Jr., broker and owner of Klose Realty LLC. "It isn't usually an option for first-time homebuyers.”
Root River Estates has higher-end homes that are more affordable than in nearby Milwaukee.
Many homes in Root River Estates have backyard pools.
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Prices are high for the city but still lower than the national median
Sprawling ranch-style homes, bi-levels, split-levels and Colonial Revival homes from the 1950s and '60s are common in Root River Estates. Prices range from $270,000 to $460,000, and homes are amongst the biggest and most expensive in the city, with a median price of around $340,000. Klose explains that home prices in Milwaukee increase as you move from east to west, and "The homes west of Highway 100 are the most expensive in West Allis." Even within some neighborhoods, including Root River Estates, property values increase towards the west, and homes nearing the New Berlin border are among the most expensive. Smaller Cape Cod, ranch-style homes and condos are available close to South 108th Street, ranging between $220,000 and $320,000. Homes sell after an average of 19 days, less than half the national average, and prices are up from the previous year.
Neat rows of cozy homes are found throughout Root River Estates.
Beautiful Mid-century modern homes are found throughout Root River Estates.
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West Allis Athletic Complex and Dog Park
In 2019, the West Allis Dog Park off Hayes Avenue became the city's first and only dog park. The enclosed space is behind Nathan Hale High School and the West Allis Athletic Complex, which shares its campus. Outside school hours, residents can play pick-up softball, soccer or football on the fields or jog around the quarter-mile rubber track. Greenfield Park is the city's largest park and is home to a golf course, a forest with walking trails, a public aquatic park and a fishing pond.
The West Allis Athletic Complex in Orchard Hills is the place to be for all things sports in the warmer months.
Greenfield Park Golf Course is a gem near Orchard Hills.
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Theater performances at Nathan Hale
Hoover Elementary School is across the New Berlin city border and is rated C-plus on Niche. Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School is rated C, and Nathan Hale High School is rated B-minus. Many West Allis-West Milwaukee School District theater performances occur at Nathan Hale in the neighborhood. The city eagerly supports the theater department, and "When that schedule is released, we have individuals who might not even have kids in the schools looking forward to coming to the performances," says Superintendent Dr. Tarrynce Robinson.
Root River Estates students can attend Hoover Elementary School.
Root River Estates students can attend Nathan High School.
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Untouched land around the Root River
Root River goes through the neighborhood and is not only the namesake of the area but the reason it's less developed than the rest of the city. "The western areas of West Allis can't be developed because they're in a flood plain," says Mandi Miller, Realtor with Re/Max Forward. "Otherwise, West Allis is landlocked and almost entirely developed." The river and its connected streams bring greenery and wildlife like deer and wild turkeys to the area but increase the chance of flooding, especially after snow and rainstorms.
Get some fresh air near the Root River Estates namesake river.
Greenfield Park near Root River Estates is stunning in every season.
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Short drives on Interstate 41
Buses stop along main roads, including Highway 100, but most residents rely on personal vehicles to get around. Interstate 41 is only 1 mile from the neighborhood and connects to interstates 43 and 94. Downtown Milwaukee is 10 miles away via I-94, and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 11 miles away via I-43.
Root River Estates is one of West Allis' westernmost neighborhoods, close to Brookfield, Waukesha and New Berlin. Milwaukee County's Regional Medical Center is not far from the neighborhood – less than 5 miles north on I-41 in Wauwatosa – but the smaller Rogers Memorial Hospital of Milwaukee is in Root River Estates.
Bordered by shopping on Highway 100
The neighborhood's eastern half has a collection of stores, including The Home Depot, Pick 'n Save and Marshalls. Plazas with local and chain restaurants are along South 108th Street – called Highway 100 by locals – along with car dealerships, office buildings and warehouses. The city's main shopping strip is busy day and night, and a high level of noise from passing cars and traffic is standard on the nearest streets. Natty Oaks Pub & Eatery takes its name from the junction of National and Oklahoma avenues. The grassy outdoor section with picnic tables and yard games is a busy spot in the summer.
Natty Oaks Pub and Eatery in Root River Estates has a hopping patio in the warmer months.
Convenient chain restaurants are located along highway 100 in Root River Estates.
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Parks in this Area
West Allis Dog Park
Greenfield Park
Baseball/Softball
Golf
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
21 min drive
Bus
S108 & Dakota
Bus
Oklahoma & S123
Bus
National & S110
Bus
Oklahoma & W11100
Bus
National & W11151
Bus
Lincoln & S112
Bus
Oklahoma & S119
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Root River Estates
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Root River Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Root River Estates, West Allis sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Root River Estates, West Allis over the last 12 months is $328,250, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,759
Median Age
38
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,038
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,747
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.1%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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