Alverno Homes for Sale

Alverno, a neighborhood in the southwest suburbs of Milwaukee, is known for its proximity to Alverno College and convenient access to downtown Milwaukee and American Family Field. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including large colonials from the early 2000s, modest 1920s bungalows, ranch condos with vaulted ceilings, and midcentury homes. Cherokee Point, a subdivision within Alverno, is notable for its historic Tudors and colonials made from Lannon Stone. The crime rate in Alverno matches the national average. Key roads like Cherokee Way and Forest Home Avenue are lined with local eateries such as Di Stefano’s Pizza Palace and Scordato Bakery. For shopping, residents frequent the Southgate Shopping Area, which includes a Walmart Supercenter and Pick ’n Save grocery. Jackson Park hosts a seasonal farmers market and offers walking trails, a public pool, and athletic facilities. Zablocki Park provides tennis and basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields, and a nine-hole golf course. The Ride Milwaukee County Transit System bus services the area, and major highways make commuting easy, with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport just 7 miles away. The Golda Meir School, a highly rated high school, serves the area, offering an AP Diploma program and a wide selection of Advanced Placement courses. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, recognized for its stroke and cardiac care, is the nearest hospital.