Avenues West Homes for Sale

Avenues West in Milwaukee is a neighborhood known for its walkability and access to shopping, dining and parks. It is home to Marquette University, which gives this area a vibrant student population. The neighborhood includes turn-of-the-century architecture and affordable housing, and many homes come with spacious backyards ideal for patios and barbecues. Houses here include colorful and ornate Queen Annes and early 20th-century Craftsmans. Norris Park, located on the Marquette campus, is a popular spot for pickup soccer games and improv events. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center offers a place to play rugby and basketball. Cultural points of interest include the Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, which keeps works by Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. The Rave, a 1920s musical venue, is another entertainment destination. Baseball fans can watch the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, about 2 miles southwest. Home of the Milwaukee Bucks, the Fiserv Forum is about 1 mile east. Dining options range from Five O’Clock Steakhouse on West State Street to Daddy’s Soul Food & Grille on North 27th Street. Fast-food choices are available along West Wisconsin Avenue. Residents can shop for groceries at Milwaukee Foods Grocery & Deli and Mo’s Food Market. Commuters have access to Interstates 94 and 43 and Milwaukee County Transit bus stops along major streets.