Sheena Polachowski
Mahler Sotheby's International Realty
(262) 320-3212
16 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$68,000 Price
Borchert Field
Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County 53206
The name Borchert Field once referred to the home stadium for the Milwaukee Brewers, which stood on the city’s Northwest Side until it was demolished to make way for Interstate 43. Today, it’s the name of a neighborhood that’s home to over 3,700 people just a couple blocks from the ballfield’s former site.
Borchert Field is a mainly residential set of gridded blocks, though its western section comprises a large cemetery. Some of the neighborhood’s sidewalk-lined streets are well-shaded thanks to dense tree cover, making for a pleasant walk around the block even on hotter days. Most of its homes are from the early 20th century, including many bungalows occupying tightly spaced lots. You’ll also find a few standard, two-story wood-framed houses alongside plenty of three-story, Milwaukee-style duplexes. The average home is valued at around $65,000, which might get you a decently sized two-bedroom house. However, you might occasionally find a renovated, move-in-ready home listed in the low $200,000s.
Kindergarten through eighth grade students can attend public school in Borchert Field, while older kids are equidistant from two high schools. In the neighborhood, Robert M. LaFollette School enrolls fewer than 200 students and has an above-average rating from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI). North Division High School operates a few blocks south and has a similarly small student body, with under 400 kids enrolled. Established in 1906, it’s among the oldest Milwaukee Public Schools and is home to a large drumline that regularly performs at parades and events in and outside Wisconsin. Meanwhile, Rufus King International High School is a five-minute drive north of Borchert Field and is among Milwaukee’s most acclaimed public schools, as noted by Niche, U.S. News & World Report and others.
Several community gardens have sprouted up in Borchert Field recently, including We Got This Community Garden, which features over a dozen raised beds of locally grown produce. Neighborhood residents of all ages gather and depart from here every Saturday to lead a community cleanup effort. Just south of the neighborhood, Columbia Playfield is a public park where visitors of all ages can shoot hoops, cool off in the splash pad or monkey around on the playground (don’t worry — it’s on a soft surface, so boo-boos are kept to a minimum). In 2018, Milwaukee Recreation chose Columbia Park as the first of many city green spaces to undergo a significant renovation, concluding less than a year later.
Circle Borchert Field and you’ll pass several easygoing, locally owned eateries serving a variety of cuisines. Among these is Bungalow Restaurant, a soul food joint with a diner-like ambiance. Across the street is The 4th Quarter Sports Bar & Grill, which proudly displays Packers pride inside and out (the building is painted green and yellow). And if you venture just east across the interstate, you’ll find Sam’s Place Jazz Café, where the mornings are for piping-hot breakfast and coffee, and the evenings are for live jazz.
With I-43 next to the neighborhood, residents are less than 10 minutes from exploring more dining and live music options in downtown Milwaukee. Borchert Field is also a short drive from Riverworks, an up-and-coming shopping and business district with a Walmart Supercenter, Outpost Natural Foods and other spots to run errands.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sheena Polachowski
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William Loos
William Loos
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Metro Realty
(262) 500-4435
15 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$55,000 Price
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Tim Norland
Tim Norland
Century 21 Affiliated
(608) 292-6742
117 Total Sales
4 in Borchert Field
$24K - $97K Price Range
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Dionne M Barnes
DM
Dionne M Barnes
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Integrity~Brookfield
34 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$115,000 Price
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Michael Borowski
Michael Borowski
Responds QuicklyHomestead Realty, Inc
(414) 261-4321
759 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$27,500 Price
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Jack Tempesta
JT
Jack Tempesta
Responds QuicklyMahler Sotheby's International Realty
(414) 250-8632
23 Total Sales
1 in Borchert Field
$20,000 Price
Schools
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- 3rd to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Clinton Rose Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Moody Park
Green Bay Playfield
Atkinson Triangle
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lucille Berrien Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Carter Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Borchert Field | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Borchert Field, Milwaukee sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Borchert Field, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $77,059, up 45% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$73,500
Median Single Family Price
$66,000
Median Townhouse Price
$94,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$51
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Months of Supply
2.20
Median List Price
$79,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
52%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
869
Median Year Built
1912
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,305
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,098
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,050 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,023 Sq Ft
- 3245 N 8th St
- Unit front unit
- Milwaukee, WI
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,461
Median Age
34
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,819
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,070
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.8%
College Graduates
8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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