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Updated about 9 years ago on . Most recent reply
Milw/Tosa border - how would you rank it?
I'm looking at a multifamily on 72nd & Center that you would think is in Milwaukee but in fact is in a tiny pocket of Wauwatosa that juts north along the irregular border. It's not clear to me whether I should value it more like a Tosa property or more like a west side Milw property.
What I like about the neighborhood:
- In Tosa school district
- Near all the cool North Ave retail activity
- Might attract tenants attached to the Medical College
What I dislike:
- Proximity to rougher areas of Milw
- Immediate area is mostly scrubby retail like nail salons
Your thoughts?
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- Investor and Real Estate Agent
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@Nick L. that's always a crap shoot. The school district is a plus, but a mom's instinct when picking out a home will be more based on the "feel" of the area. Proximity to shopping is overrated - people don't care, anything further than walking distance doesn't count. Once you get in the car you drive anyway. My two cents: treat it like Milwaukee and run the numbers accordingly. If it meet's you requirements this way, you have a little upside potential.
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