Lamar Lampkins
EXIT True Design Realty LLC
(414) 250-7859
12 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Heights
$199,900 Price
Franklin Heights
Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County 53206, 53216
Today's Franklin Heights emerged from the remnants of A.O. Smith, a car frame manufacturer that drew many of its employees to the area for decades before closing in 2006. Those 84 acres of vacated industrial land tell the story of Franklin Heights' history, a legacy the city of Milwaukee is attempting to rebuild through the development of Century City Business Park, an industrial corridor for manufacturing companies.
"Fixing up this neighborhood is a focus of this city," says Realtor Alex Chou, a Milwaukee local. "They're trying to bring jobs to the area and stitch the city back together again." Century City Business Park is actively expanding, an incentive to those looking for a home in Franklin Heights.
Early 20th-century bungalows and wood-frame duplexes make up the vast majority of Franklin Heights. House prices typically stay below $100,000 with a few exceptions. These tightly spaced homes are separated by slender concrete walkways that adjoin the sidewalks to the back alleys where residents have access to private parking.
The industrial area that once held A.O. Smith — now Century City Business Park — is often an easy walking distance for many of the neighborhood's houses, though bus stops are dotted along the residential streets every few blocks. Century City Business Park tenants are creating job opportunities for Franklin Heights residents, jobs you'll have no trouble reaching thanks to seven major bus lines that all stop there. The number of tenants continues to grow, but currently includes the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works, Good City Brewing Company and Hundred Acre, an urban farm working to solve food insecurity in Milwaukee. Fresh greens are grown here year-round inside a controlled environmental system without pesticides or GMOs, then sold to stores and restaurants throughout the city.
Beyond the increasing number of amenities at Century City Business Park, you'll also find a few Franklin Heights staples. You can order a beer and basic bar eats at Warren's Lounge, which has been housed in an unassuming cinderblock building since 1970. Shoot pool while you sip a drink at Murray's Bar just down the block. For that late-night pizza craving, Pizza House is open until midnight most nights. A little further out, you’ll reach Milwaukee-favorite Sherman Phoenix Marketplace just four blocks away. A former BMO Harris Bank, once damaged by fire, was transformed into a multi-vendor shopping destination hosting small businesses-of-color. Here, you'll find something to eat at restaurants like Junior’s Smoked BBQ and Veggie Soul, clothes to buy at Queen’s Closet, pampering to be had by 9th Cloud Massage Therapy and much more.
Franklin Heights has several schools to choose from, including Benjamin Franklin catering to elementary and middle school students. Benjamin Franklin helps develop innovation skills to prepare the kids for high school and their future contributions to the community. Clubs like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, along with health and wellness offerings, like yoga, provide students with methods of learning outside the classroom.
For green space, check out Moody Park. This four-acre city park includes open fields bordered by a community garden and basketball courts. Or for something a little more low-key, kick back at Carter Park, a cute gap between blocks named after Dr. Lester Carter Jr. Carter, founder of one of the city's first Black-owned pharmacies before he passed away in 2022 at the age of 90. Whimsical sculptures at Carter Park spell out "Amani," — Swahili for “peace” and Arabic for “wishes”— an alternative name for Franklin Heights and a vibrant representation of this neighborhood's brightening trajectory forward.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lamar Lampkins
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Tim Norland
Tim Norland
Century 21 Affiliated
(608) 292-6742
117 Total Sales
5 in Franklin Heights
$30K - $67K Price Range
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Tonya Thomsen
Tonya Thomsen
Modern Realty Partners LLC
(262) 592-5516
395 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Heights
$43,000 Price
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Carl Quindel
CQ
Carl Quindel
Responds QuicklyStrong Blocks Real Estate
(414) 250-0714
4 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Heights
$49,900 Price
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Josephine Santiago
Josephine Santiago
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(414) 867-6425
29 Total Sales
4 in Franklin Heights
$50K - $102K Price Range
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Jay Schmidt
JS
Jay Schmidt
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty-Milwaukee North Shore
(414) 404-9698
1,489 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Heights
$170,000 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
Sherman Park
Moody Park
Garden Homes Park
Lucille Berrien Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
William Gore Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Carter Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Franklin Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franklin Heights, Milwaukee sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Franklin Heights, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $87,163, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$76,500
Median Single Family Price
$92,450
Median Townhouse Price
$72,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$71
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Months of Supply
3.50
Median List Price
$87,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,968
Median Year Built
1920
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,293
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,979
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,473
Median Age
34
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,014
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,819
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.4%
College Graduates
7.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
43.4%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Arlington Heights
Walkable access to local dining, greenspaces and public transportation
Borchert Field
Populous Northwest Side neighborhood with a K-8 school and direct access to I-43
Garden Homes
Historic two-level cottages and bungalows just 10 minutes from downtown Milwaukee
Metcalfe Park
Nonprofit organizations, residents and city grants work to reverse systemic racism
North Division
Culturally vibrant neighborhood with a centrally-located high school
Amani
Large community in northwest Milwaukee with historic homes and local initiatives
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