Not quite on the outskirts but surrounded by green space and tucked in a bend of the Root River, Racine’s neighborhood of Island Park is somewhat separated from the rest of the city while remaining close enough to enjoy its amenities. The neighborhood lies 2 miles west of downtown Racine, less than a mile from two small commercial areas that hold local shops and restaurants and just across the street from one of the city’s best high schools. “The Root River is right there and a lot of people go fishing there,” says William Reyes Gonzalez, Realtor/broker with Only Real Estate Group. “And it’s close to everything in Racine. Downtown Racine is less than ten minutes away.”
Cedar Bend Park is beloved by Island Park residents.
Island Park is minutes away from walking trails and beaches.
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Mostly ranch-style homes
Homes sit along streets wide enough for parking, but the area’s small, grassy lots tend to hold paved driveways that can fit two or three cars. Bungalows and colonial revival homes add variety to Island Park’s streets, which are lined mostly with ranch homes. Some homes surpass 1,500 square feet, but most hold between 1,000 and 1,500 square feet. Prices range from $84,000 to $215,000, with homes smaller than 1,000 square feet selling toward the lower end of the range.
A charming ranch-style home looks cozy in the snow in Island Park.
Bungalows are popular in Island Park.
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Environmental programs at Walden III
Racine offers school choice, so parents can send their children to any of the schools. The neighborhood is zoned for Fratt Elementary School for pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade, and then Mitchell Elementary for sixth through eighth, rated a C and a C-minus respectively by Niche. Other nearby options include Jerstad-Agerholm School, which earns a C-minus, or Mitchell for the full kindergarten through eighth-grade experience. Most will finish up at Park High School, which is rated a B-minus. Founded in 1972, B-plus-rated Walden III High School is one of two magnet high schools in the area. With The Walden Green School Initiative, Walden encourages students to engage in environmentally responsible practices like recycling and planning future environmental programs. In 2008, students of the program helped get solar panels installed on the school’s roof.
For parents seeking private schooling, Racine Lutheran High is within the neighborhood itself and walkable for most residents. Home for grades nine through 12, the school is graded a B by Niche. It also brings in extra traffic through the neighborhood at the open and close of the school day.
Fratt Elementary is a great, public school option in Hickory Ridge near Island Park.
The well-maintained landscape at Park High School welcomes Island Park students.
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RYDE Racine buses
The tree-shaded streets of Island Park are accompanied by miles of sidewalks, and residents can walk over to Spring Street to catch a bus at one of RYDE Racine’s bus stops. Spring Street can take drivers east to State Street, which ends at the Lake Michigan shore just north of downtown Racine. The road can also take drivers 9 miles west to Interstate 94, which puts downtown Milwaukee roughly 30 miles north of Island Park.
Hop on the bus from Island Park and be in downtown racine in minutes.
Pick ‘N Save, in Island Park is where Island Park residents shop for groceries.
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Surrounding parks and the Root River Pathway
Drivers can reach the neighborhood’s namesake park by way of North Horlick Drive. Bikers and walkers can reach the park by following the Root River Pathway, which offers 4 miles of paved trail. Island Park holds a playground, pickleball courts, sports fields and sheltered picnic areas. On the north bank of the Root River, Lincoln Park offers a playground and baseball field, and residents can reach the park by following the Root River Pathway north. Though smaller than Island Park and Lincoln Park, Maple Grove Park on Hawthorne Drive holds a large, open green space, a playground and swings.
Lincoln Park in Island Park features a playground with sand pit.
Island Park features a paved path for walking or biking.
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Local businesses on Washington Avenue
There are a couple of local dining options on Spring Street, west of Island Park. Blueberry Hilltop Café is a popular breakfast and lunch spot, and Picos Tacos Premier serves locally loved Mexican cuisine. “There are a few locally-owned Mexican restaurants,” Gozalez says. “Taqueria Arandas, La Mexicana and Taqueria Gran Morelos. And all of those have food trucks that go around the area.” Just about a mile south of the neighborhood, Washington Avenue is home to three blocks of local businesses. DeRango The Pizza King has served the area since 1960, and Wilson’s Coffee & Tea roasts its carefully sourced coffee beans on-site. For colorful collections of Native American jewelry and art, Gold Bear Trading Company specializes in pottery, hand-made sterling silver jewelry and other art. Groceries require a short drive, with the closest grocery store being Pick N’ Save on Spring Street, 2 miles west of Island Park.
Derango's near Island Park has been voted the #1 pizza in Racine by popular vote.
Gold Bear Trading Company sells a variety of Native American art and jewelry in Island Park.
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Downtown Racine annual events are 2 miles away
Held in downtown Racine, the city’s most popular annual events are just about 2 miles east of Island Park. Racine River Fest features a 5K run, a rubber duck race and other family-friendly events. Party on the Pavement brings live music and local food trucks to downtown Racine while shops and restaurants in the area participate in the festivities by offering their own event-related specials. Live music is also the main attraction of First Fridays, a concert series that pops up at different venues from late spring to late fall.
Island Park residents look forward to First Fridays in downtown Racine in the summer.
Downtown Racine is right next to lovely Lake Michigan.
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Ascension All Saints provides jobs and care
Under 2 miles west of the neighborhood, Ascension All Saints Hospital is the primary care facility for Racine, a Level III Trauma Center with 24-hour emergency care. This makes the neighborhood popular amongst staff who need to be close by for on-call or simply for a short commute. This comes with the side effect of emergency traffic coming down Spring Street at all hours of night - or overhead, as helicopter transport to the hospital is available.
Ascension All Saints Hospital employs many of Island Park's residents.
Ascension All Saints Hospital is in the Island Park neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Island Park
Island Park
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
35 min drive
Bus
Spring St & Luedtke Ave
Bus
Spring St & Chicago St
Bus
Spring St & Freres Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Island Park
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Island Park, Racine sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Island Park, Racine over the last 12 months is $149,654, down 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this lovingly maintained Racine ranch, a true testament to one-family ownership! Situated conveniently off Spring Street, enjoy easy access to all Racine's amenities. Recent updates include new windows in 2019 and siding in 2015. The spacious 2+ car garage is a definite plus. Imagine the lifestyle this location offers - just a short distance from the recreational opportunities of
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
698
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,477
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,947
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.8%
College Graduates
28.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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