Your Guide to Buying a Home in Milwaukee, WI

Buying a Home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha County

Bold, beautiful and progressive may just be the perfect summation of what Milwaukee is today. Yet the city remains as genuine as ever. It's still the place where you can best experience the very spirit and values America is built on. Arts, entertainment, professional sports, gourmet food and a sincere warmth embrace all who visit.

You'll also experience another American trait. Progress. Witness the stunning new Milwaukee Art Museum's Santiago Calatrava expansion, Miller Park - home to the Milwaukee Brewers, along with the totally redesigned Potawatomi Bingo Casino.

Metro Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest population center is located on Lake Michigan's western shores, 90 miles north of Chicago.

Climate
Metro Milwaukee offers a four seasons way of life - white winters, green springs and summers and colorful falls.

Population
Metro Milwaukee encompasses four countries, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha and has a combined population of more that 1.4 million people.

City of Milwaukee
The area is rich in heritage and culture while offering abundant recreational opportunities. Neighborhoods have their own distinct character.

Downtown: While thousands stream in and out of the area every day, many choose to live in the heart of the city. Condominiums are increasing in popularity, especially in newly renovated historic buildings and new complexes. Small-frames houses to mansions are available.

East Side: The East Side offers a mix of cosmopolitan, intellectual and ethnic cultures. Dubbed 'Milwaukee's ultimate walking neighborhood,' the East Side has a variety of restaurants and specialty shops. Homes range from the elegant mansions of Prospect Avenue to affordable flats on Brady Street.

North Shore: The trendy and affluent North Shore suburbs are nested between the East Side, Ozaukee County, Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River. It offers plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. Homes range from elegant mansions to modest, newer homes. Large lots and preserved park land provide a wonderful habitat for nature. The suburbs nestled here are:

Bayside: It is Milwaukee County's north most suburb along Lake Michigan. Residents enjoy large lots, mature trees and lovely homes. A 187 acre natural wonderland of ponds, woods, trails and an education center are within its Boundaries. There is no industry and very little commerce.

Brown Deer: This middle-income, residential suburb offers a mixture of white- and blue-collar workers. Developed with family living in mind, the large lots allow ample yards and play area for children. Industry and shopping nearby.

Fox Point: Lake Michigan bluffs, heavily-wooded lots and the absence of street lights and sidewalks help maintain Fox Point's rustic feeling, despite its proximity to downtown Milwaukee. Almost all styles of architecture prevail. No industry is located within the city.

Glendale: Glendale is the most diversified of the North Shore suburbs. Distinctive landscapes and beautiful parks complement the city's welcome mix of residential, commercial and shopping area.

River Hills: River Hills offers a peaceful refuge from the outside world, yet it's only minutes from downtown Milwaukee. Preserved wooded areas and the Milwaukee River provide scenic views and a habitat for wildlife. Zoning requires a minimum of five acres per house.

Shorewood: Because of its proximity to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and easy drive downtown, Shorewood offers the best of everything. It's the most urban and affordable of the North Shore suburbs. Elegant, older homes offer natural woodwork, leaded glass and other unique features not available today.

Whitefish Bay: The 'Bay' is a very desirable place to live with a mix of stately Lake Drive homes to more affordable two-story colonials and bungalows on park-like streets. The small- town feeling is accented with neighborhood schools, parks and unique shops and boutiques.