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Havenwoods is a vibrant, diverse community located on the northwest side of Milwaukee. As its name suggests, the community offers the vitality and convenience of urban living in an area accented with natural greenery.

Havenwoods is an excellent choice for homebuyers, especially those looking for a reasonably-priced home. The area offers many attractive, affordable single-family homes, bungalows and duplexes.

Havenwoods draws its color and vitality from a diverse population. Residents who represent many different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds call the community home, including those who are African-American, Hispanic, Hmong and European-American. Community members work as machinists, mechanics, police officers, teachers, nurses, home-makers, and in many other occupations.

Those who live and work in Havenwoods are committed to keeping their community a friendly, safe and stable place. Many residents take an active role in bettering the community and forging friendships with their neighbors at events like the Annual Neighborhood Clean-Up, the McCovern Park Fourth of July celebration, block parties and church festivals.

Havenwoods residents don't need to sacrifice convenience for an appealing environment. The rest of Milwaukee, and all its amenities, is just minutes away. Commuters appreciate the accessibility to public transportation and the proximity to 1-43, 1-45, and other major thoroughfares. Shoppers enjoy the variety of locally-owned businesses found along 76th Street and Silver Spring Drive and the many stores housed at nearby Northridge Mall and Bayshore Mall. Several public, private and parochial schools are located in the area, as well as churches of many denominations.

Residents find a bit of nature on their own tree-lined streets and in their own flowering backyards. Havenwoods State Forest Wisconsin's only urban forest, offers the ideal setting for afternoon hikes & family picnics. Those who enjoy sports can gather at McGovern Park for a game of basketball, football, or baseball.