Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County
Greendale, WI
One of the nation’s three original 1930s Greenbelt Towns, in the heart of Milwaukee County.
14,854Population (2020)
~41Median Age
~$95KMedian Household Income
~6,227Housing Units
~$314KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for Greendale village, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
A Planned Village With a Unique History
Greendale is a Milwaukee County village built by the federal government starting in 1936 as one of the country’s three original “Greenbelt Towns” — a New Deal planned-community program, alongside Greenbelt, Maryland and Greenhills, Ohio. Incorporated in 1938, its Old Village core is a designated National Historic Landmark.
Home buyers looking at Greendale will find a mix of the original historic Old Village homes and newer residential development beyond it. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Greendale and the surrounding Milwaukee County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyMilwaukee
Incorporated1938
ZIP Code53129
School DistrictGreendale School District
NotableNational Historic Landmark
NearbyGreenfield, Hales Corners, Franklin
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What Makes Greendale, Greendale
Greendale was built by the federal government starting in 1936 as one of the nation's three original “Greenbelt Towns,” a New Deal planned-community program.
The Old Village Hall anchors Greendale's Historic District, a National Historic Landmark preserving the town's original 1930s planning and architecture.
Broad Street's downtown shopping district retains its original Greenbelt Town storefronts, now home to local shops and restaurants.
The Trimborn Farm Historical Site preserves a 19th-century farmstead within Greendale, now a Milwaukee County historic park.
Curving streets, uniform setbacks, and shared green spaces in the Old Village still reflect the original 1930s Greenbelt Town design.
Homes in Greendale
Historic Core, Established Neighborhoods Beyond
Greendale’s housing ranges from the original 1930s Old Village homes, built as part of the federal Greenbelt Town program, to established residential neighborhoods developed in the decades since. As with any community, the specific mix of home styles, lot sizes, and price points varies street to street — the most reliable picture comes from current, real-time listings rather than generalizations, which is where Apex’s live MLS access below can help.
HOA Fees & Special Assessments
HOAs and Mello-Roos in Greendale
Greendale’s historic Old Village character is preserved through village zoning and historic preservation ordinances, not a homeowners association. Some individual newer condo and townhome developments elsewhere in the village — such as the Overlook Lakes Condominium Association near the Root River — do have their own association and dues, so it’s worth confirming HOA status directly on any specific listing rather than relying on a village-wide figure.
Mello-Roos is a California-specific special tax district, created under California law to fund infrastructure in some new developments — it does not exist in Wisconsin, so it does not apply to homes in Greendale. Wisconsin buyers should instead ask about a property’s regular tax assessment, which Apex Realty Group can help explain for any listing you’re considering.
Schools
Schools Serving Greendale
Greendale School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Elementary School | Public | Elementary |
| Greendale Middle School | Public | Grades 6–8 |
| Greendale High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
| St. Alphonsus Catholic School | Private (Catholic) | 3K–8 |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the Greendale School District or the school itself.
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Homes for Sale in Greendale
Real-time listings in Greendale, pulled live from the same MLS feed our team searches every day.
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Nearby Communities
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee CountyHales Corners
A Milwaukee County village bordered by Greenfield, Greendale, Franklin, New Berlin, and Muskego.
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Common Questions About Greendale
Greendale is in Milwaukee County.
The Greendale School District. Martin Luther High School (Lutheran) and St. Alphonsus Catholic School are also located in Greendale as private options.
Greendale had a population of 14,854 at the 2020 Census, across roughly 5.6 square miles of land area.
Greenfield, Hales Corners, and Franklin all directly border Greendale, all within the Milwaukee metro area.
Greenbelt Towns were a small group of planned communities built by the federal government under New Deal legislation in the 1930s. Greendale, incorporated in 1938, was one of only three ever built — along with Greenbelt, Maryland and Greenhills, Ohio.
Greendale is an incorporated village, established in 1938.
Real-time MLS listings for Greendale are available above, pulled from the same feed Apex Realty Group searches every day — or reach out directly and our team can walk you through what's currently available.
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