West Allis Homes for Sale

Voted as the “Best Place to Raise Your Kids” in the Milwaukee area by Business Week for 2010, West Allis prides itself as a community with “strong principles of family and work.” With a population of 63,000, West Allis ranks as one of the largest cities in Wisconsin. Its convenient location near I-94 provides an easy commute to the downtown area. “Our location lets us have every benefit of a major city, yet we can keep our small town feel,” stated West Allis Mayor, Dan Devine, on the city’s website.

Real Estate
The city has been known for its blue-collar roots, but has recently seen a dramatic increase in home sales to young professionals. The area provides a variety of affordable housing options to interested buyers. Options in the city include single family, two family and condominiums that range from $45,000 to $499,900. The average prices of homes are: single-family – $145,964, two-family – $161,968, condominiums – $198,498. A major condominium project is the 42-unit Six Points East Condominiums. The condo offers underground parking and has first-floor retail space.  The fact that West Allis has one of the oldest Building Inspection Departments in Milwaukee County has ensured a large stock of quality housing.

Amenities
Home to State Fair Park, West Allis is host to many annual Milwaukee area events. The Wisconsin State Fair tops the list of events that includes live entertainment, food, petting areas, rides and more that the whole family can pleasure in. The park’s parking lot also plays a key role as a park and ride to Miller Park for Brewer’s games. The Wisconsin Exposition Center hosts events including the Great Lakes Multi Sports and Running Expo, Realtors Home & Garden Show , Milwaukee Boat Show and many more.

For those ice skating enthusiasts, the Pettit National Ice Center is used as a practice facility to train Olympic athletes. The center is open certain hours during the week for the public to enjoy. The city also holds a Farmer’s Market that accommodates local stores and vendors.

History
The city was first settled by Ruben Strong, Ebenezer Cornwall and Pete Marlett from the State of New York. The pioneers found a rustic environment that was wooded and contained fresh water springs that they claimed as paradise. The settlers used the fertile soil and laid out acres to raise produce that was sold in the area. Trails left by the Native Americans were converted into roads for wagons. A brick school was constructed in 1860 where seven students attended. The Garfield Building, which houses the West Allis Historical Society, stands in the very spot of the aforementioned school. In 1853, the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society was formed to organize a State Fair. The Steven’s dairy farm was purchased to hold the fair in 1891. The farm with all of its buildings was burned to the ground, so new buildings had to be constructed to house the fair. Residents of the North Greenfield area voted to manage their village and named it West Allis in 1902.

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