The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53129 sells for about $408,000.
Prices are up +8.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 9 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,252 a month.
ZIP 53129 — Greendale
The 53129 housing market is currently highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and strong buyer demand that has pushed the median sale price to $408,000. The market is seeing a rapid turnover of listings, with a median of only 9 days on market, indicating a strong seller's advantage. This momentum is driven by the area's reputation for high-quality schools and its desirable suburban lifestyle.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a high-quality school district and a quiet, historic suburban environment with convenient access to Milwaukee.
Median prices moved up 8.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 9 days on market with 13.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 104.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 8.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 53129, Milwaukee County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Greendale generally reports low crime rates compared to the broader Milwaukee metropolitan area, maintaining a suburban character with stable safety trends.
The Greendale School District is highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in the Milwaukee region.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal wind and storm events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near Root River.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Milwaukee's employment hubs and the continued appeal of the historic village center as a commercial and residential anchor.
Property taxes are levied by the Village of Greendale, Milwaukee County, and the Greendale School District, with rates reflecting local municipal services and school funding requirements.
Residents typically commute via I-43 or I-894 to reach downtown Milwaukee, with average drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features extensive green space, including the Root River Parkway, numerous community parks, and proximity to the historic Greendale Village Center for shopping and dining.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited new multi-family supply keeping upward pressure on rents.
The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to major employers in the Milwaukee metro area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-43 and I-894, providing primary access to the regional transit network.
Development is largely constrained by the established nature of the village, with current planning focused on maintaining historic character and selective infill.
The Milwaukee County assessment regime utilizes annual market-value adjustments to ensure property tax equity across the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Greendale School District levies and Milwaukee County special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic district featuring local shops and restaurants.
Extensive trail system for hiking and cycling.
Major regional shopping destination bordering the ZIP.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 16.2% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $408,000 was independently re-read and corroborated by 2 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.