Summerfield

1479 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Monthly Rent
$1,295 - $1,703
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Bedrooms
1 - 3
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
880 - 1,100 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

1 Bed / 1 Bath + Den

$1,295 - $1,703
1 Bed, 1 Bath
880 - 1,100 Sq. Ft.
Show Floor Plan Details
Jan. 7
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 6 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1907
  • 26 units4 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $20

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    N/A

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Walk Time
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Apartment Features

  • Balcony
  • Basement
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Built-In Bookshelves
  • Cable Ready
  • Den
  • Dining Room
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Freezer

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Online Services
  • Recycling
  • Utilities Included
  • Vintage Building
  • Walk-Up

Map of Summerfield

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Soundscore

Busy

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

6 min Drive

Commuter Rail

20 min Drive

Airport

General Mitchell International

19 min Drive

General Mitchell International

Moving to Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Summerfield proximity to Brady Place, East Pointe Marketplace, and Juneau Village. Brady Place is 0.3 miles away, and East Pointe Marketplace is within a 10 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 70, Summerfield has good public transit, including 4 transit stops within 40.3 miles. Transit options include Milwaukee and General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Summerfield are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 1.4 miles, including Betty Brinn Children's Museum, The Milwaukee Art Museum, and Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin.

Airports

Living in Lower East Side provides easy access to General Mitchell International, located just 19 minutes from Summerfield.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Lake Bluff Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Lincoln Center of the Arts

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Shorewood Intermediate

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Whitefish Bay Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Cass Street School

Grades PK-8

Public

Not rated

Tamarack Waldorf School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd Street

Grades PK-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Riverside University High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Shorewood High

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Whitefish Bay High

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

St. Joan Antida High School

Grades 9-12

Private

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Bradley Technology & Trade High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Golda Meir School

Grades K-12

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Milwaukee Sch. of Engineering Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Milwaukee Tech., Downtown Drive: 4 min (1.5 mi)
Univ of Wisc., Milwaukee Drive: 7 min (2.3 mi)
Marquette University Drive: 7 min (2.4 mi)

About Summerfield

The award-winning Ardent and drool-inducing Red Light Ramen are around the corner. Zaffiros Pizza, Good City Brewing, Simple Cafe, and the Oriental Theater (just to name a few) are all within walking distance on Farwell. Brady Street bustles with… restaurants and nightlife its home to the iconic Glorioso's Market, Hi-Hat Lounge, The Diplomat, Balzac, Casablanca, and many more. Need a break between the culinary adventures? The lakefront offers bike paths, jogging paths, and sailing via the Milwaukee County Sailing Center!!!
This unique, 3-story garden walk-up features large bedrooms and living areas, with great, natural light! Beautiful, original built-in shelving and original wood floors in the dining rooms and living rooms showcase the old world charm.
(Heat, water, sewer, trash, & recycling included!) *Photos shown may vary from actual unit.

Summerfield is an apartment community in Milwaukee, WI

Contact

Property Address:
1479 N Farwell Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone Number: (414) 727-2100
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed

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