Avenues West Multifamily Homes & Duplexes for Sale

Avenues West in Milwaukee is a neighborhood known for its walkable access to shopping, dining, and parks. It is home to Marquette University, a private Jesuit school with 11,200 students, contributing to the area's vibrant student population. The neighborhood features turn-of-the-century architecture and affordable housing, with many homes having spacious backyards suitable for patios and barbecues. Norris Park, located within Marquette University, is a popular spot for picnics, frisbee, and improv events, while the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center offers rugby, basketball, and playgrounds. Cultural activities include the Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, which showcases works by Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol, and The Rave, a 1920s musical venue hosting various bands. Sports enthusiasts can watch the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, 2.5 miles southwest, or the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, 1.5 miles east. Dining options range from Five O’Clock Steakhouse on West State Street to Daddy’s Soul Food & Grille on North 27th Street, with fast-food choices along West Wisconsin Avenue. Residents shop for groceries at Milwaukee Foods Grocery & Deli and Mo’s Food Market. The neighborhood is well-connected by Interstate 94 and Interstate 43, with Milwaukee County Transit bus stops along major streets. Housing styles include late 19th-century three-bedroom homes and early 20th-century craftsman-style houses. The area has a crime rate lower than the national average, making it a relatively safe place to live.