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Karstens-City Line

Karstens-City Line

Suburban Neighborhood in Moline, Illinois

Rock Island County 61201, 61265

$192,426 Average Value
$110 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale
Karstens-City Line is a primarily residential neighborhood on between Rock Island and Moline.
Karstens-City Line is a primarily residential neighborhood on between Rock Island and Moline.

Urban living near the Quad Cities

Moline is a town that was built from the top down. Starting along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, settlers founded lumber mills and, eventually, factories as they created residential areas on the bluffs above the water. The Karstens-City Line neighborhood was started a little later than Old Towne and has a mix of homes from the turn of the century through today. It’s a primarily residential area with its own green space but also contains the City Line Plaza shopping mall, grocery stores and eateries. It’s also adjacent to a medical park and Saukie Golf Course. Bordered on one side by the city line between Moline and Rock Island, the neighborhood is centrally located in the Quad Cities and near roadways like 19th Avenue and Interstate 74.

Shopping on the City Line

The neighborhood’s shopping and dining can be found along 19th Avenue. City Line Plaza shopping mall contains a Family Dollar, the Jewel-Osco Market and Thai Flavors. The Jewel-Osco Market offers customers groceries, a pharmacy and a fuel station, while Thai Flavors restaurant is known for its generous portions and inviting atmosphere. It has lunch specials, vegetarian options and an extensive menu, including bubble teas, curries and spicy volcano ramen. Right across the street, Village Inn serves breakfast all day, along with award-winning pies sold whole or by the slice.

Karstens-City Line has access to multiple grocery options, including a local ALDI.
Karstens-City Line has access to multiple grocery options, including a local ALDI.
Karstens-City Line features niche grocery options as well, including Katy's Imports.
Karstens-City Line features niche grocery options as well, including Katy's Imports.
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Mixed-use neighborhood with a mix of housing

The Karstens-City Line neighborhood has a mix of established homes and newer builds, including several condo complexes. Depending on a resident’s needs, they can choose from duplexes, split-levels, ranch-style houses, bungalows and Cape Cods ranging from 1,000 to 1,700 square feet of living space. Houses are set back from the street, and well-kept sidewalks rest outside nicely sized yards with mature trees. Prices range from $85,000 for a two-bedroom condo to $385,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style house.

Karstens-City Line is a mostly quiet neighborhood with ready access to amenities to the north.
Karstens-City Line is a mostly quiet neighborhood with ready access to amenities to the north.
Smaller peaked roof cottages are ubiquitous throughout Karstens-City Line.
Smaller peaked roof cottages are ubiquitous throughout Karstens-City Line.
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Integrated green spaces for daily use

"Karstens Park is a real neighborhood park with a baseball diamond, basketball court and new playground. It was the oldest playground in Moline, but it was replaced in 2021. There’ve been heavy investments made in the past few years to revitalize the spaces,” says Eric Griffith, the Director of Parks and Recreation for Moline for the past four years. “Stephens Park is a regional park and is much larger. It draws people from all across Moline, and there’s a Belgian Fest that happens every year that brings people from around the Quad Cities. They also have different activities like Rolle Bolle (a Belgian form of bowling). There are leagues and some tournaments here.”

Karstens Park is the perfect place for Karstens-City Line residents to take an afternoon stroll.
Karstens Park is the perfect place for Karstens-City Line residents to take an afternoon stroll.
Karstens Park's greenspace supplements the smaller lawns found in Karstens-City Line.
Karstens Park's greenspace supplements the smaller lawns found in Karstens-City Line.
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Road trip to Chicago

Near roadways like 19th Avenue and Interstate 74, Karstens-City Line has more than one way to get around. Moline is a bike-friendly town, and the neighborhood is no different. There are numerous bus stops around the area to take commuters to the Rock Island Arsenal or John Deere headquarters, two of the major employers in the Quad Cities. The neighborhood is centrally located and is just two miles from downtown Moline and the Mississippi River. Just over 2 miles away, residents have UnityPoint Health-Trinity Moline medical center. It’s 5 miles from Quad Cities International Airport, 6 miles from Black Hawk College and 175 miles from Chicago.

Ice cream socials, after-school programs and integrated technology

Students might attend schools like Eugene Field Elementary, John Deere Middle or Moline Senior High. John Deere Middle earned a C-plus from Niche, while Field Elementary and Moline Senior High have a B and B-plus, respectively. Eugene Field Elementary is known for its incredibly active Parent Teacher Association. It sponsors ice cream socials, book fairs and a family trivia night. John Deere Middle participates in the Lights on for Learning program, which tutors children before or after school and on Saturdays. Moline Senior High began as a two-room schoolhouse in the late 1800s. Today, it’s a one-to-one technology school where each student receives a Chromebook for classroom use.

Karstens-City Line kids are challenged to excel at Hamilton Elementary School.
Karstens-City Line kids are challenged to excel at Hamilton Elementary School.
Karstens-City Line kids can participate in a variety of athletic programs at Moline High School.
Karstens-City Line kids can participate in a variety of athletic programs at Moline High School.
Rock Island High School serves Karstens-City Line students grades 9 through 12.
Rock Island High School serves Karstens-City Line students grades 9 through 12.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Quad Cities International

12 min drive

Bus

7 St & 32 Ave

Bus

7 St & Wildwood Dr

Bus

5 St & 23 Ave

Bus

1 St & 19 Ave

Bus

2 St & 21 Ave

Bus

2 St & 23 Ave

Bus

Cityline Plaza Shelter

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Karstens-City Line US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$154,500
Median Single Family Price
$157,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$110
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Months of Supply
1.60
Median List Price
$149,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
777
Median Year Built
1958
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,644
Below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,004
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,126

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,190
Median Age
46
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,744
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,477

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.2%
Advanced Degrees
13.5%
% Population in Labor Force
55.4%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
23''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

31 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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