Living in Florist Highlands, you'll have the perks of city living, like nearby shops and commuter highways, with the atmosphere and space of the suburbs. The community is made up of three smaller subdivisions: Florist Highlands, Little Menomonee Parkway and Parkway Hills. While each pocket has a slightly different style and vibe, all three combine urban convenience with suburban charm.
Ranch-style homes are the most common across the three residential pockets, with Cape Cods, split-levels and Colonial Revivals being scattered throughout. "There's a sense of community over here. The neighbors know each other and introduce themselves," says Kinyata Hendriex, a Realtor with Reign Realty Inc., who lives in the community. "There are a lot of homeowners, too, and the homes are very well-maintained." Single-family home prices range from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$300,000s, and those in the western half of the neighborhood fetch the highest prices, in part due to their larger lots. "The prices are pretty good for what you get with the homes and the land around them," Hendriex says.
Florist Highlands has some of the more spacious lots in Milwaukee. Still, with a median price in the mid-$200,000s, it is significantly less expensive than in nearby Menomonee Falls. In addition to larger yards, the community has multifamily homes priced between the mid-$200,000s and the mid-$300,000s. "It's still mostly owner-occupants living [in the duplexes] who will rent out the other side or the other unit," Hendriex says.
Nearly a third of Florist Highlands residents are under 18. "The neighborhood is a great place to raise kids," Hendriex says. "Kids still ride their bikes and roller skate in circles around the blocks. They feel safe there." Spacious lots and homes with many bedrooms are attractive to growing families, and having a choice in nearby schooling options is a bonus. Both Milwaukee and Wisconsin offer school choice and open enrollment. So, parents can choose the school that's right for their kids through the Milwaukee Public Schools district website, or send them across the city border to the highly rated schools in the School District of Menomonee Falls.
Buses stop along Mill Road, and some bike paths connect to designated lanes in other neighborhoods. Still, the area is not very accessible without a car, so most residents drive. Fortunately, commuting from Florist Highlands is simple thanks to a few highways and main thoroughfares just next to the area's homes:
Milwaukee County Parks made improvements to the parkway area, cleaning up debris and creating a more active place. "I'm glad they did that because it was used as a dumping ground for people," Hendriex says. "They would leave their old furniture there, but that won't be happening anymore because you can't drive through." Little Menomonee River Parkway is now a mile-long recreational trail that connects two sections of the paved Oak Leaf Trail, which spans 135 miles through the county. Biking or walking south, you'll reach the Menomonee River Parkway and the parks and golf courses along the river.
Residents head about 4 miles south on I-41 to shop in Wauwatosa for retail and groceries. Target, Metro Market, T.J. Maxx, Whole Foods Market, Meijer and Lowe's are all in the area. Mayfair is a shopping mall with casual chain restaurants, fashion retailers and department stores.
Kristel Sikora
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
(262) 947-4510
212 Total Sales
1 in Florist Highlands
$280,000 Price
Julie Bushman
List2Sell, LLC
(262) 333-6335
117 Total Sales
1 in Florist Highlands
$150,000 Price
The Blend Group
Coldwell Banker Realty
(262) 684-1494
212 Total Sales
3 in Florist Highlands
$197K - $250K Price Range
Marisa Baeurle
Lannon Stone Realty LLC
(262) 392-8705
66 Total Sales
1 in Florist Highlands
$313,000 Price
Tony Wendorf & Associates Team*
Keller Williams Realty-Lake Country
(262) 912-1849
581 Total Sales
2 in Florist Highlands
$30K - $250K Price Range
Crystal Meller
Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty - Wauwatosa
(414) 400-4858
87 Total Sales
2 in Florist Highlands
$149K - $225K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Florist Highlands | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Florist Highlands, Milwaukee sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Florist Highlands, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $255,900, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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