Apartments: Wauwatosa

Well situated just west of the city of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa is a vital community close to shopping, cultural attractions such as the Milwaukee County Zoo, research facilities, business parks and hospitals. It is home to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, which includes Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin. It’s also home to Innovation Park, a research and business park developed in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mayfair Mall, one of the region’s premier shopping centers, is a shopping destination for the region, as is the Mayfair Collection, a dining and upscale shopping complex. Wauwatosa’s quaint downtown along State Street, which parallels the Menomonee River, has a European ambience that comes alive with events such as TosaFest and which offers specialty shops, one of the area’s favorite farmers markets, and restaurants with a variety of cuisines, including the award-winning Ristorante Bartolotta Dal 1993. The community impressively boasts a vibrant arts scene, including a live performance painting tournament ART 4 and plenty of green space, including along the meandering Menomonee River. Of note is the Schoonmaker Reef National Historic Landmark, a 425-million-year-old fossilized reef which was the first ancient reef described in North America.

Crescent

10430 W. Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa: Luxury apartment homes located in Milwaukee County Research Park, within close proximity to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center and Mayfair Road retail corridor; immediate access to the interstate, making this destination ideal for both downtown commuters and those employed locally; a variety of amenities, including clubroom, access to fitness center and sustainable green roof with pergola and grill for resident use; studio, 1- and 2-bedroom floor plans offering contemporary finishes and unique layouts. 102 apartments. A Mandel Community. Telephone: (414) 326-9985. E-mail: crescent@mandelgroup.com; Website: mandelgroup.com

Echelon 

9810 Echelon Lane, Wauwatosa: Exceptional community neighboring the Wauwatosa Village in the heart of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Innovation Campus; surrounded by a serene Monarch butterfly habitat with expansive nature views; located near the Zoo Interchange with easy access to the interstate and Downtown Milwaukee; next to Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin; minutes from Milwaukee County Research Park; studios, 1 and 2 bedrooms; modern interiors; pet friendly; resident amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, walled garden with fire pit, dog park and pet spa, clubroom, billiard room, fitness center, and ballroom; concierge service; indoor and outdoor reserved parking. 188 apartments. A Mandel Community. Telephone: (414) 662-2584. Email: echelon@mandelgroup.com; Website: mandelgroup.com

The REEF

1215 N. 62nd Street, Wauwatosa: Choose from private entrance with attached or detached garage or three-story elevator building with underground parking. Savor urban appeal with contemporary aesthetics and clean architectural style. These luxury units are nestled in the heart of Wauwatosa, offering easy access to the rich culture and recreation of the vibrant local commercial district. A National Historic Landmark, The Schoonmaker Reef, flanks the northwestern edge of the property. The first fossil reef identified in the United States, it offers spectacular views! 180 apartments. A Wangard Community. Telephone: (414) 774-7333; Email: info@thereefapt.com; Website: thereefapt.com