$267,681Average Value$169Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
The industrial section south of Janesville
Residential growth in Janesville has occurred mostly north of downtown, leaving commercial and industrial development more concentrated to the south. The development has led to the arrival of a couple of large employers in the last 10 years. "There’s a million-and-a-half-square-foot Dollar General distribution center. Also, SHINE manufactures a product used in medical imagery,” says Paul Williams, a Janesville City Council member. This has led to an influx of job opportunities for residents of the Rivereast neighborhood, located about 4 miles south of downtown and east of the Rock River. The Dollar General distribution center employs almost 500 people, while about 200 work at SHINE. Both are on the east side of the neighborhood. The arrival of these jobs has curbed the impact of GM closing its local plant in 2008, which employed about 1,000. In addition to nearby employment opportunities, Rivereast offers access to Jainesville’s numerous parks and shopping and dining within a few miles from home.
Dollar General Distribution Center plays a key role in the cities economy featuring jobs.
The Rock River is popular for fishing and boating, with access near the neighborhood.
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Partial rural area in Rivereast
There are pockets of newer homes, but most of the houses in the Rivereast neighborhood were built between the 1960s and '80s. Ranch-style and tri-level homes are priced from $200,000 to $400,000, while condos and multi-family homes range from $200,000 to $300,000. There's also a rural aspect to the neighborhood, as homes south of Route 11 have large yards. Lots range from a quarter acre up to 3 acres. According to the First Street website, which tracks various environmental factors within a neighborhood, houses on the west side of River Road closest to the Rock River are in an extreme flood zone after heavy rains.
River East features many classic ranch-style homes, known for their single-story layout.
There are several mid-century homes, showcasing popular design trends of the era.
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Janesville Regional Airport
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport does not have commercial traffic, and most of the air traffic is from general aviation. The nearest commercial airports are 40 miles south at Chicago/Rockford International Airport in Rockford, Illinois, and Dane County Regional Airport in Madison is about 50 miles northwest. The Janesville Transit System serves east and west bus routes along Kellogg Avenue, while Center Avenue buses have north and south routes.
Plenty of parks in Wisconsin’s Park Place
With over 2,600 acres spread over 60 parks, Janesville earns its reputation as “Wisconsin’s Park Place.” Prairie Knoll Park features a playground but is also a destination for pet owners. Paw Print Park is a 16-acre fenced space for dogs to frolic and play, with separate areas for large and small dogs. Water is available for a cool-off break or to wash off paws that have been in the dirt. Valley Park is at the end of a neighborhood street and has a playground and plenty of green space. Some other pocket parks are in the middle of subdivisions, including Southgate and Burbank Parks. The South Connector Trail follows Highway 11 and reaches the Rock River. It’s popular with cyclists, and there are park benches placed along the path. The neighborhood is only 4 miles south of Rotary Botanical Gardens, with about 4,000 plant varieties sprawled over 20 acres. It’s a popular destination during the holiday season. “They decorate it with lights. It’s beautiful, and it’s like they’re coming right out of the sky,” says Carole Larson, the owner of Guardian Angel Bed and Breakfast, which is close to downtown. The light show starts in late November and runs periodically through the end of December.
Valley Park in RiverEast offers scenic views and peaceful walking paths.
Ice Age Trail runs through out the city and is accesible throughout all neighborhoods.
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Jackson or Lincoln Elementary School
Children in the neighborhood can attend public school classes within the School District of Janesville. Two elementary schools are within a couple of miles. Lincoln Elementary and Jackson Elementary Schools are both rated a C-plus on Niche. The student-to-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 13-to-1, and the school gets an overall B-minus grade. Craig High School receives a B grade from Niche and has a 95% graduation rate. The Early College Credit Program is tied to schools within the University of Wisconsin system, including UW-Whitewater at Rock County, which is in the neighborhood. The two-year school has about 900 students, and credits are transferable to any school within the system, including the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Jackson Elementary epitomizes academic excellence in Jainsville.
Craig High School in Janesville has a student body of about 1,522.
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El Jardin Mexican Restaurant
On Center Avenue, El Jardin Mexican Restaurant is a Happy Hour hangout; It is also open at 9 a.m. for breakfast Friday through Sunday. Just up the street is Hammy’s Tavern, which has an outdoor beer garden and occasional live music. It’s mainly a bar that serves pizza and garlic cheese bread as a side item. Grocery stores in the area include Daniel’s Foods, about 3 miles north, and Skelly’s Farm Market, open Memorial Day through Halloween and has sweet corn and strawberries in season. It’s about a 3-mile drive from the neighborhood. During the fall, two corn mazes are open, and wagon rides are held around the farm.
The bar features an inviting outdoor patio for sunny days and warm nights.
Daniel’s Foods is a local grocer offering fresh produce and quality meats.
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Parks in this Area
Valley Park
River Valley Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
57 min drive
Bus
N Riverside Drive & Kwik Trip
Bus
S Ush 51 (Jacob Homes)
Bus
Kellogg (Uww-Rc Entrance)
Bus
Center & W Burbank
Bus
Kellogg & S Grant
Bus
Uw-Rock County
Bus
Kellogg & S Osborne
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rivereast
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rivereast, Janesville sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rivereast, Janesville over the last 12 months is $255,206, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$247,750
Median Single Family Price
$247,750
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$214,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Months of Supply
0.30
Median List Price
$249,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
581
Median Year Built
2004
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,506
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,076
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,672
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,810
Median Age
42
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,825
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,098
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.7%
College Graduates
18.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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