Uptown-the Junction Home for Rent

About 1 mile southwest of downtown Racine and close to the Root River, Uptown-the Junction has a mix of historic homes, industrial plants and warehouses. Within the residential parts of the community, homebuyers can expect properties from the late Victorian era, community gardens and pocket green spaces. Surrounding waterways, such as the Root River and Lake Michigan, offer many opportunities for water recreation, while the downtown area provides plenty of dining and entertainment options. “Racine’s downtown is really coming together,” says Rosa Stong, who founded Becker Stong Real Estate Group and has over 10 years of experience. “There are older buildings being revitalized for commercial businesses, and there are lots of original restaurants and pastry shops.” Neighborhood homes were mostly built from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, featuring bungalows, American Foursquares, workers cottages, colonial-inspired and shotgun houses. Single-family properties usually sell from $70,000 to $120,000, and multifamily homes go between $65,000 and $180,000. Fixer-uppers are often below $100,000. Most houses have a small driveway, but it’s also common to see cars parked on the street.