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Root Creek Homes for Sale

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    $1,450,000

    • 11,430 Sq Ft

    6251 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220

    Exceptional opportunity to own a versatile commercial ranch building designed to accommodate a variety of business or professional uses. The well-maintained interior features a welcoming reception area, multiple private offices, spacious activity areas, conference room, kitchenette, public restrooms, laundry room, mechanical room, and a dedicated storage hallway. Two main entrances with

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    Sean Lentz

    Forward Realty Partners

    6251 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220
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    $549,900

    $50K PRICE DROP
    • 4,600 Sq Ft

    5600 W Forest Home Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220

    GREENFIELD INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Highly visible, 3 separate units. 2 commercial units on the lower level. West unit currently being used as a Beauty Salon offering: reception area, 3-4 wash and set areas, 1/2 bath and sink in rear staging area. East unit currently being used as a Clock Repair Shop. Both have Gas Furnace and Central Air. Upper is a 2 bed, full bath apartment with eat-in kitchen

    Carmen Jock Jock Team Real Estate LLC

    5600 W Forest Home Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220
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    $309,900

    $10K PRICE DROP
    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,500 Sq Ft

    4042 S 60th St, Milwaukee, WI 53220

    Welcome to this beautifully updated and meticulously maintained ranch home in a wonderful location! Offering four bedrooms and two full baths, this inviting home provides comfortable living spaces and thoughtful updates throughout. The lower level expands your living and entertaining options with a spacious rec room and egress window for added flexibility. Step outside to an incredible backyard

    Wendy Manzke Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

    4042 S 60th St, Milwaukee, WI 53220

Why Live in Root Creek

Root Creek, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin's, southwest corner, offers suburban convenience within city limits. This neighborhood has midcentury homes, including ranch-style, Cape Cod, Colonial Revival and Tudor-inspired cottages, as well as condo units in large complexes and townhouse-style developments. Root Creek is relatively affordable, with median prices that are lower than in many nearby communities. The area is walkable to several Milwaukee Public Schools, including Honey Creek School, Wedgewood Park International School and Alexander Hamilton High School. Root Creek's schools also have playfields where you can find sports courts and athletic fields. Armour Park is also in the area, and connects to the Powerline Trail, a multiuse trail popular with cyclists. Commuters can access Interstate 43 and Milwaukee County Transit System buses, with East Town about 8 miles away. Forest Home Avenue is the main commercial strip, featuring local businesses such as One + 1 Asian Restaurant, Friends on Forest Home, Mezcalero Restaurant and Bar and Lucky Bob’s Raceway. Grocery shopping is convenient with Aldi and El Rey Family Market nearby, and larger shopping districts in Greenfield and Greendale are less than 10 minutes away.

Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI Home Prices vs. Nearby Neighborhoods

Root Creek Honey Creek Manor Wilson Park West View
Median Home Price
$267,450
$279,450
$299,900
$282,000
Median Sale Price
$270,500
-1% YoY
$280,000
+6% YoY
$305,000
+7% YoY
$275,000
+4% YoY
Avg. Price per Square Foot
$205
$218
$190
$210
Median Single Family Price
$293,000
$280,000
$308,500
$322,300
Median Condo Price
$185,000
$132,000
$110,001
$192,500
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Root Creek a good place to live?
Root Creek is a good place to live. Root Creek is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Root Creek has 6 parks for recreational activities.It is very dense in population with 18.0 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $85,191 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Root Creek are home owners, with 46% of residents renting and 54% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Root Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Root Creek neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Root Creek?
The median home price in Root Creek is $267,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $53,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,330 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $57K a year to afford the median home price in Root Creek. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Root Creek is $85K.
What are the best public schools in Root Creek?
The best public schools that serve Root Creek are:
What are the best private schools in Root Creek?
The best private schools that serve Root Creek are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI?
The most popular zip codes in Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI include 53219, 53220, 53227, 53228 and 53215.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI?
The most popular neighborhoods near Root Creek, Milwaukee, WI are Fairview, Jackson Park, East Allis, Wood Dale and Morgan Heights.
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