Townhomes for Sale in Martin Drive, Milwaukee

Two American icons were born in Martin Drive — one a beverage, and the other a fast-moving machine. In 1855, German emigrant Frederick Miller purchased the existing Plank Road Brewery and founded Miller Brewing Company, which operates in the neighborhood to this day. In 1906, William S. Harley and his childhood friends Arthur and William Davidson carried a toolbox and several crates of mechanical parts into a shed on what is today Juneau Avenue and rode out on some of the first Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Miller’s beers grew in number and reputation to become the restaurant, bar and beer-fridge staples they’re known for today. Harley-Davidson motorcycles ascended to a spiritual status within the American imagination, and the brand is synonymous with toughness, speed and freedom. But Martin Drive is not just characterized by these two industry giants; it’s also a neighborhood where people live in historic homes, enjoy parks and have quick access to jobs and transportation. Martin Drive's mostly one-way streets are lined with trees and sidewalks. Most residents are renters, and it's common to find wood-framed, two-story duplexes. The neighborhood's bungalows mix and match