426 N. Greenfield Ave | Habitat for Humanity Waukesha-Jefferson-Rock
Domenica Park, Lot 11 | Waukesha, WI | 1,442 sq ft | Completed October 2024
426 N. Greenfield Ave is a 1,442 sq ft ranch home built by Habitat for Humanity Waukesha-Jefferson-Rock on Lot 11 of Domenica Park — a 20-unit development reclaimed from a former industrial site in Waukesha. Completed October 2024 and appraised at $341,000, it was built principally by volunteers and staff alongside the partner family. A community-built home in every sense.
Exterior Appearance and Curb Appeal | Overall Design and Architectural Appeal
The craftsman exterior makes the point clearly: affordable housing and quality design are not competing values. Lap siding with shake accents, crisp white trim, and a covered porch framed by a natural wood post give the home genuine character. The tandem garage integrates cleanly into the roofline, and fresh landscaping grounds the structure. This home doesn't just fit Domenica Park — it sets the standard for it.
Quality of Craftsmanship and Construction Details
The finished product reflects what skilled volunteers, dedicated staff, and a motivated partner family can build together. Dark LVP flooring runs continuously through main living areas with clean transitions. Trim and casings are consistent throughout. The kitchen features warm shaker cabinetry, dark laminate countertops, and a center island — executed with professional precision. A fully framed basement with mechanical systems and future bath rough-in reflects quality that doesn't stop where visitors stop looking.
Efficient and Effective Use of Space
Single-story living was a deliberate decision made for a specific family. The open layout connects seamlessly from entry through kitchen, maximizing flow within a disciplined footprint. Three well-proportioned bedrooms, dual closets in the primary suite, first-floor laundry, and an expansion-ready basement ensure the home serves this family today and grows with them.
Innovation, Functionality, and Livability | Fit and Finish Appropriate to the Price Range
This is where the home distinguishes itself. Extra-wide hallways and a ceiling-mounted track system were incorporated throughout to assist in transporting the partner family's disabled son between rooms — a life-changing feature requiring precise planning and skilled execution within a constrained budget. That level of intentional, mission-aligned design is rare at any price point. A covered porch, rear patio, kitchen island, and first-floor laundry round out a livability profile well above comparable new construction. Every finish reflects disciplined stewardship of donor and community resources.
This home was not built for a market. It was built for a family, by a community, to a standard that reflects what this industry is capable of when purpose leads the work.
