Real Estate & Homes for Sale in The 12th Ward, Racine

The 12th Ward in Racine is just north of Downtown Racine and features a mix of bungalows, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes primarily built between the 1890s and 1920s. This neighborhood offers a range of home prices, with a median price of $225,000. The area is known for its vibrant community events, including the First Fridays summer concert series, Party on the Pavement and the Holiday Parade, which culminates in a Tree Lighting Ceremony at Monument Square. Residents enjoy local attractions such as Lakeview Park, which features a playground, tennis courts and a basketball court, as well as the Racine Zoo, home to over 300 animals. North Beach Oasis on Lake Michigan offers the only sandy beach in Racine, available free of charge. For shopping and dining, residents frequent the small shopping district along Douglas Avenue, which includes restaurants and bars like Hansen’s Tap and Neighborhood Bar, and coffee shops like Gypsy Java. Grocery needs are met by ALDI and Piggly Wiggly. The neighborhood is well-connected with RYDE Racine bus stops, and Douglas Avenue offers a direct route to Downtown Milwaukee, 23 miles away.