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Dineen Park

Dineen Park

Suburban Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County 53216

$189,315 Average Value
$169 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

A Milwaukee suburb with urban amenities

An acclaimed language immersion school, a large shopping center and international eateries are just a few amenities that revolve around Milwaukee's Dineen Park, a Northwest Side suburb with a sprawling public green space at its center. "There's a lot of modest homes, and you've got the businesses on Capitol Drive, so it's just a little pocket Milwaukee neighborhood," says Realtor Beth Jaworski, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Shorewest Realtors. Dineen Park offers a wide selection of homes selling for under $200,000, so the neighborhood draws blue-collar homebuyers and renters who often work in Milwaukee's warehouses and factories.

Dining options along West Capitol Drive

Homeowners benefit from shopping and dining options located along West Capitol Drive, on the neighborhood's northern border. Residents can walk to Mi Casa, a laid-back dining atmosphere where lunch meals cost less than $10 and are served with candy-colored bottles of Jarritos. To watch the game or kick back with friends after a long day of work, Dale's of Milwaukee is a low-lit neighborhood sports bar where the walls are adorned with charming antique signs. For a quick bite on the go, folks stop by fast food joints like Wendy's and Subway. Those trying to prepare some international cuisine for their families can stop in at Baraka Food, an African market. Also on West Capitol Drive, residents buy groceries at Aldi. The Midtown Center, about two blocks northeast of the neighborhood, has retailers like Foot Locker, GameStop and Black Beauty Beauty Supply.

Mid-century Cape Cods and ramblers

Over 3,600 people live in Dineen Park's northern half around its eponymous green space (two cemeteries dominate the southern section). The residential area comprises mostly gridded streets, though a few winding roads and cul-de-sacs appear west of the park. Many single-family homes include detached garages, some accessible via driveway, others by a rear alley. Backyards are typically large enough for homeowners to set up patios and cook out when the weather is warm. Almost half of the neighborhood's real estate is comprised of mid-century townhouses and multi-family homes that are rented out as apartments. West Appleton Avenue cuts diagonally through the suburb. To the avenue's west, mid-century Cape Cods sell for between $160,000 and $230,000. And to the avenue's east, mid-century ramblers sell for between $120,000 and $300,000.

A public greenspace central to the neighborhood

Tying the neighborhood together is the 64-acre Dineen Park greenspace, less than a mile walk from all residents. Whichever direction folks arrive from, a tour along the park's network of walking trails will introduce them to its dynamic collection of outdoor amenities. Visitors will catch a glimpse of the duck-filled pond and the adjacent pavilion, which is rentable for events and gatherings. Parents can let their children loose on the playground and splash pad. Competitors can go head-to-head with their friends on the tennis and basketball courts, baseball diamond and 18-hole disc golf course. And for those who need a laid-back afternoon outside the house, many residents unfold picnic blankets and crack open books on the multipurpose field. Holy Cross Cemetery, which takes up most of the neighborhood's southwest corner, and Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, which takes up most of the neighborhood's southeast corner, are each open during daylight hours for residents who like to take strolls through them.

A German immersion school and a STEAM high school

Sidewalks line almost every block in Dineen Park and adjacent neighborhoods so that many students can walk or bike to three nearby Milwaukee Public Schools. About three blocks to the neighborhood's west, Milwaukee German Immersion School welcomes kindergarten through fifth-grade students. The school is in high demand among local families for its objective to help students achieve German fluency before fifth-grade graduation. It has a C-plus Niche rating. The Fifty-Third Street School is ten blocks east of the neighborhood. The C-minus Niche-rated school helps kindergarten through eighth graders expand their minds with creative classes like African drumming and student clubs focused on gardening, robotics and more. Finally, Milwaukee Marshall High School operates two blocks north of the neighborhood. It offers a STEAM-focused Career Technical Education Program and dual-enrollment coursework that helps students earn college credits. The high school also has a C-minus Niche rating. Milwaukee has a school choice system, so parents can opt to send their children to charter and magnet schools throughout the city.

Milwaukee's year-round festivals

Milwaukee is known for its year-round festivals, which bring people together to celebrate food, drink, arts, and culture. "In the summer, there are a bunch of festivals. Summerfest and Irish Fest are popular," says Realtor Elizabeth Mitchell, who sells houses in the area with Keller Williams Realty-Milwaukee Southwest. The annual Summerfest once held the Guinness World Record for "The World's Largest Music Festival." The two-week event hosts globally famous musicians like Lil Yachty, Tyler Childers and Megan Thee Stallion.

Getting around Milwaukee

Because of its proximity to dining, retail and public transportation, it's possible to live in the neighborhood without driving a car. There are public bus stops on North 76th Street, West Capitol Drive, and West Appleton Avenue, which cuts diagonally through the neighborhood. Some residents commute 8 miles southeast to Downtown Milwaukee via Wisconsin 175. For vacations or business trips, residents travel 16 miles southeast to the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport via Interstate 94.

Crime

The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a 7/10 homicide score and a 5/10 overall crime score. The national average crime score is 4/10. The Boys and Girls Club, about 8 miles southeast, provides a safe space for children to spend time.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Mitchell International

25 min drive

Bus

N60 & Vienna

Bus

Appleton & Vienna-Nash

Bus

Appleton & Chapman

Bus

Keefe & N64

Bus

N60 & Melvina

Bus

N60 & N3435

Bus

Keefe & Appleton

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Dineen Park US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$190,000
Median Single Family Price
$190,000
Median Townhouse Price
$225,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Months of Supply
1.50
Median List Price
$195,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
888
Median Year Built
1953
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,153
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,209
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,042
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,934
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$38,972
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,728

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

45 / 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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Dineen Park
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