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The birthplace of Harley-Davidson and Miller Brewing Company
Two American icons were born in Martin Drive — one a beverage, and the other a fast-moving machine. In 1855, German emigrant Frederick Miller purchased the existing Plank Road Brewery and founded Miller Brewing Company, which operates in the neighborhood to this day. In 1906, William S. Harley and his childhood friends Arthur and William Davidson carried a toolbox and several crates of mechanical parts into a shed on what is today Juneau Avenue and rode out on some of the first Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Miller’s beers grew in number and reputation to become the restaurant, bar and beer-fridge staples they’re known for today. Harley-Davidson motorcycles ascended to a spiritual status within the American imagination, and the brand is synonymous with toughness, speed and freedom. But Martin Drive is not just characterized by these two industry giants; it’s also a neighborhood where people live in historic homes, enjoy parks and have quick access to jobs and transportation.
Great business where local Martin Drive residents can work provides a healthy lifestyle.
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American Craftsman-style homes
Martin Drive's mostly one-way streets are lined with trees and sidewalks. Most residents are renters, and it's common to find wood-framed, two-story duplexes. The neighborhood's bungalows mix and match structural elements like dormer windows, jerkinhead roofs, covered porches and bases of stone, brick and stucco. Single-family, American Craftsman-style homes sometimes have Queen Anne features, and there is a selection of Tudor Revivals, which have facades featuring timber and plaster. Because the neighborhood was developed in the early 1920s, detached garages are common. Prices range from $100,000 for fixer-uppers to $250,000 for newly renovated properties, meaning most fall well below Milwaukee's median single-family home price. "It's an up-and-coming neighborhood," says Realtor Daniel Balderas, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Modern MilwauKey Real Estate. "You have a lot of sellers who've owned these properties for 15 to 40 years. It's a good opportunity for newer homeowners who are willing to fix up these houses."
Tudor-style homes have sheer roofs and are covered by wood siding and brick.
Here is a cozy Bungalow in the Martin Drive neighborhood.
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Washington Park, Highland Park and a community garden
The neighborhood has access to multiple green spaces. Locals can plant vegetables and tend flower beds at the Martin Drive Community Gardens & Pavilion. For those who prefer not to get soil under their fingernails but still want to connect with nature, Washington Park is directly north of the neighborhood, offering 128 acres of green space with basketball courts, soccer fields, miles of trails, a pond for paddling and fishing, an Urban Ecology Center and playgrounds. The park's senior center hosts lunches, carpentry workshops and a garden club. The park also has free summer concerts every Wednesday. Highland Park is located within the neighborhood and has just over 3 acres of green space. In 2022, the Harley-Davidson Foundation donated $350,000 to improve the park. A 30-year-old playground was removed, and a covered picnic shelter, walking trail, playground and pollinator garden are being built. Across the street, Davidson Park occupies about 5 acres of Harley-Davidson's corporate campus. Known as The Hub, this sunken multi-use amphitheater has a view of the old factory, and the park includes over 120 native plant species, many selected by the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe, who collaborated with the designers.
Martin Drive community gardens & pavilion.
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The Story School and Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Because of its school choice policy, parents apply to send their children to public and charter schools throughout the city. The Story School, which has a C-minus Niche rating, is on the neighborhood's south end and teaches prekindergartner through eighth graders. The school's English as a second language program helps multilingual learners, and its Achievement Reduction Gap program provides reduced class sizes and personalized instruction for students. Milwaukee High School of the Arts is about a mile east of the neighborhood. It has a C-plus Niche rating, an 87% graduation rate and is ranked by Niche as the best school for the arts in Wisconsin.
Story Elementary provides education in the neighborhood of
Martin Drive.
Milwaukee High School of the Arts serves high school aged children in Martin Drive.
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Fred's Frozen Custard & Grill and Pete's Pops
Most dining options are concentrated along West Vliet Avenue. Fred's Frozen Custard & Grill has been a Milwaukee staple since 1967, and classic black chalkboards advertise menu items like cheeseburgers, fries and soft-serve ice cream. Just down the street, Pete's Pops sells frozen treats from a 1920s brick building. Six blocks east of the neighborhood, residents can pick up imported goods at Market AB Asian Food or shop at Metcalfe's Market, about 2 miles west.
Pete’s Pops is serving up these delicious popsicles in Martin Drive.
Head over to Fred's Frozen Custard for a delicious burger.
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Professional sports and brewery tours
For a night at the ballpark, the Milwaukee Brewers play games at American Family Field, just over 2 miles south of the neighborhood. The Milwaukee Bucks play basketball at Fiserv Forum, less than 3 miles east of the neighborhood. The Historic Miller Caves, used to keep beer cool throughout the latter half of the 19th century, are now open for tours on State Street. People also take tours of the brewing company, which features a wood-furnished bar decorated with early 20th-century beer advertisements.
Catch the Brewers play at American Family Field near Martin Drive.
Great business where local Martin Drive residents can work provides a healthy lifestyle.
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Getting around Milwaukee
Working residents can access several prominent Milwaukee employers. Of course, there's the Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s corporate campus, and Miller Valley — home of the Miller Brewing Company, which Molson Coors now owns — is directly to the south along State Street. Although most residents rely on cars to commute just over 3 miles to Downtown Milwaukee along Interstate 94, others use the public transit system. Bus stops are along West Vliet Street, West Highland Boulevard, North 35th Street and West State Street. The nearest hospitals are Froedtert and Children's Wisconsin, both within 5 miles.
Miller Brewing Company is one of the largest employees in the Martin Drive area.
Martin Drive residents can enjoy the ground of the nearby Harley-Davidson Park.
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The Martin Drive Neighborhood Association
Through Martin Drive's strong neighborhood association, its roughly 2,700 residents participate in outdoor concerts, rummage sales, local cleanups, picnics, holiday celebrations and other year-round initiatives. “The neighborhood’s organized. They’re organized around events. They’re organized around solutions to problems,” says Raymond Duncan of the Martin Drive Neighborhood Association. “It sets us apart from other neighborhoods who might not do anything like that.”
Martin Drive has a 6/10 CAP Index crime and safety rating, compared to a 4/10 national average. The neighborhood ranks higher in violent crime.
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Parks in this Area
Merrill Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Doyne Park
Mitchell Boulevard Park
Washington Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Harley Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
21 min drive
Bus
Highland & N35
Bus
Inactive Highland & N37
Bus
State & 4420
Bus
N35 & Wells
Bus
State & N46
Bus
State & N41
Bus
N35 & Juneau
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.65 Reviews
3.0Nearby Resident
11/9/2019Niche Review
Good neighborhood, it´s pretty good for kids not too far into Milwaukee but not too close to Wauwatosa, somewhere in the middle. Park right across the street great for dogs and community garden. I wish they would fix up the community garden some more but its pretty good now.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Martin Drive
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Martin Drive, Milwaukee sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Martin Drive, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $217,817, up 46% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This unique and spacious home offers the flexibility to live as a single-family residence or a duplex! With 6 bedrooms, a massive bonus space on the third floor, and parking for 5+ vehicles, there's room for everyone and everything. Enjoy a fenced yard, perfect for entertaining or pets. Located just around the corner from Story Elementary School, and only minutes from Miller, American Family
This unique and spacious home offers the flexibility to live as a single-family residence or a duplex! With 6 bedrooms, a massive bonus space on the third floor, and parking for 5+ vehicles, there's room for everyone and everything. Enjoy a fenced yard, perfect for entertaining or pets. Located just around the corner from Story Elementary School, and only minutes from Miller, American Family
PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION: 3 BR, 1BA 1300 square foot lower unit in a great neighborhood. Available May 1st. Kitchen and bathrooms are new, and new vinyl windows have been added throughout. Lots of storage and built ins. Hardwood floors in bedrooms. Includes a parking space in driveway, and there is ample street parking as well. Unit is furnished with a stove and refrigerator. Washer
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,617
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,569
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,296
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
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®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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