Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Root River Estates, West Allis

Root River Estates in West Allis features various home styles, including sprawling ranch-style homes, bi-levels, split-levels and Colonial Revival homes from the 1950s and '60s. These homes are among the largest and most expensive in the city, particularly those near the New Berlin border. Smaller Cape Cod and ranch-style homes, as well as condos, are available closer to South 108th Street. Homes here sell quickly, averaging 19 days on the market. Root River Estates is home to the West Allis Dog Park, located behind Nathan Hale High School and the West Allis Athletic Complex, where residents can enjoy various sports activities. Greenfield Park, the city's largest park, offers a golf course, walking trails, an aquatic park and a fishing pond. The eastern half of the neighborhood features stores like The Home Depot and Pick 'n Save, along with a range of dining options along South 108th Street, also known as Highway 100. Most residents rely on personal vehicles, with Interstate 41 just 1 mile away, providing access to downtown Milwaukee, 10 miles away. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is about 11 miles away. The neighborhood is close to Brookfield, Waukesha and New Berlin, with the Milwaukee County Regional Medical Center less than 5 miles north. Schools in the area include Hoover Elementary, Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate and Nathan Hale High School, with the latter offering well-supported theater performances.