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The Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park neighborhoods are an ideal place to buy a home and raise a family in Milwaukee. Our neighborhoods pride themselves on a sense of community, attractive housing stock, high-achieving schools, and a wide variety of recreational and entertainment amenities. Visit our Neighborhoods page to learn more about our community or begin your home search below.
From Frank Lloyd Wright Homes and Arts and Crafts Bungalows, to classic brick colonials, VIA’s anchor neighborhoods on Milwaukee’s near south side feature turn-of-the-century homes that offer original woodwork, unique architectural detail, and beautiful stained glass windows.
HOME BUYING EDUCATION
Buying a home can be a very exciting time and you might have many questions! It’s always a good idea to reach out to one of the following home buying education organizations to learn more about the home buying process.
ACTS Housing
(414) 933-2215
Housing Resources, Inc.
(414) 461-6330
United Community Center
(414) 384-3100
Rent-to-own homes
Multiple homes available on Milwaukee’s near south side call 414.226.4708 for more info.
VIA and Impact Seven have renovated 23 residential homes that are available for rent-to-own. Each home features a detached garage, full basement, a front porch and Energy Star appliances: range with hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, washer and dryer. These homes are normally 100% occupied, but you may call to be put on the waitlist. For additional information or to complete an application visit Impact Seven’s website.
Silver City Townhomes
South 35th Street and West Pierce Street
414.273.8326
The Silver City Townhomes are 20 affordable rent to own townhomes that are within walking distance to the Urban Ecology Center, Hank Aaron State Trail, new playground at Arlington Heights Park and International Restaurants. You can see the Townhome’s living green roofs complete with resident sheep as you look west from the 35th Street bridge at National Avenue. These homes are normally 100% occupied, but you may call to be put on the waitlist. Call 414.273.8326 for more information or visit the Team Management website.
Apartments
You can view apartments listed on Craigslist or check out the featured apartments below.
Silverline Apartments
3124 W National Avenue
414.379.5724
Located in Silver City, the Silverline features renovated one and two-bedroom apartments that offer refinished hardwood and terrazo floors, spacious living rooms, separate dining rooms with built-in cabinets, heat included, and parking available. Silverline is also within walking distance to International Dining, Miller Park, The Domes, the Urban Ecology Center, Hank Aaron State Trail, and more!
Burnham Hill Apartments
1720 S 29th Street
414.643.0100
Are you looking for a one-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee’s Burnham Park Neighborhood? Do you want to live in an apartment complex that also values the community? Burnham Hill Apartments conveniently offers one-bedroom units that are 550 sq feet ranging from $825-$875 with ALL utilities included! The privately-accessed building has a fully-equipped fitness center, two on site laundry facilities, community room, courtyard. Behind the building there is a private parking lot. The building has a new security system, cameras on every floor, locked intercom front entrance, and the outside doors are locked 24/7. The complex is professionally managed with daily onsite maintenance and a 24 hour emergency maintenance staff.
Burnham Hill Apartments is a strong partner in the neighborhood. Please call 414-643-0100 for more information or visit www.burkeproperties.com. Burnham Hill Apartments accept all types of rental assistance to help those impacted by the housing crisis and other hardships.
For more information, please contact: Real Estate Outreach & Planning Coordinator, 414-208-4425 or luis@viacdc.org .