Shorewood is Great - 1/24/2017
Shorewood is as good as it gets in the Milwaukee Metro. Going to keep things simple with a list of pros and cons.
PROS:
-Amenities (groceries, gyms, restaurants, walgreens, bars, etc.)
-Low crime: Well-funded police department / fire department
-Vintage homes / apartments (Quality construction)
-Near the Lakefront
-Parks (Big Bay, Atwater = both great options)
-Library (a true gem)
-Oak Leaf Trail (gotta love it)
-Proximity to Upper Eastside of Mke (and UWM)
-Proximity to Whitefish Bay (and Bayshore Mall)
-School system (top-notch schools)
CONS:
-Lead service lines for most homes / apts... (Slowly poisoning many residents). Unless you're in a "modern" apartment, you probably have a lead service line - and I recommend a filter or water delivery service to avoid [potential] lead poisoning. At the very least, get your water tested.
-Lead paint in most homes / apts... many disregard lead
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