$88,803Average Value$53Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Old house lovers will find fixer-uppers and renovated cottages facing the Mississippi
At the turn of the 19th century, Greenbush’s homes connected directly with the people living there. Chicago Workers Cottages sprang up because they were quick to build for scores of immigrants who arrived to erect railroads, streets, bridges and more. Not far away, Queen Annes and Colonials overlooking the Mississippi River housed the industrialists who employed them.
Today, in the 200-acre neighborhood less than 2 miles from downtown Rock Island, buyers seek out Greenbush homes in a variety of styles and vintages for their “architecture, history and heritage,” says Michael Rebitzer, a Realtor with Quad Cities Iowa Realty and a Quad Cities resident for 25 years, adding that "old-house lovers can easily find the home of their dreams for a very competitive price.''
While partially industrial, Greenbush is also home to Quad City Botanical Gardens and is close to Sylvan Island, a 37-acre park accessible by a pedestrian bridge.
Early 20th-century homes face the Mississippi
Greenbush has two distinct parts. The northern third, which fronts the Mississippi River, features industrial and commercial operations and the botanical gardens. The region's Great River Trail also traces the river here, often alongside railroad tracks.
South of Fifth Avenue, residential properties become more prevalent. The nearly 50-block neighborhood was built in the early 1900s. While about 60% of homes are rental properties, buyers will still find plenty of narrow, 1-1/2-story Chicago Workers Cottages, from $45,000 to $80,000. One-of-a-kind historic Queen Anne homes from 1909 have recently sold for around $125,000. Two-story duplexes have sold for about $180,000. Many streets have paved sidewalks with hardwood trees. Most homes are set back from the street to allow for small front lawns and larger backyards.
The city provides programs for work readiness, a food pantry, a blanket giveaway and flu shots. The neighborhood association, Greenbush Neighbors, sponsors a local fair that draws hundreds of people each year and a community garden, trunk-or-treat at Halloween, and holiday potlucks.
Ribs, beer and a Viking Challenge
The neighborhood doesn’t have much retail but is close to essentials such as Hy-Vee grocery store and DG Market. Restaurants and pubs dot 24th and 30th streets, including local favorites such as Jim’s Rib Haven. Brandon’s Pub & Grille has a selection of 14 beers on tap and serves paninis, wraps and burgers. The eatery's Viking Challenge invites guests to eat a four-patty, two-pound burger with eight strips of bacon, six slices of cheese and a fried egg, along with a pound of fries and a drink in 35 minutes or less. Winners don't pay, are awarded a special hat and T-shirt and get their name and photo on the Wall of Fame. Those who can't accomplish the feat have to pay $42.69.
Wake Brewing specializes in craft ales and uses classic techniques to make two dozen kinds of beer. The closest multi-store shopping location is 3 miles south of Greenbush, SouthPark Mall. Its anchors include Von Maur, Dillard’s Clearance Center and JCPenney.
Simple, celebrated barbecue joint dishing up pork & beef slabs in Greenbush.
Jim's Rib Haven is worth the trip to Greenbush alone.
Residents of Greenbush can head down to Hy-Vee for their grocery needs.
Greenbush’s Wake Brewing Company features microbrews and live music.
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The QCCA Expo Center is a large 60,000 sq. ft. exhibition facility in Greenbush.
Helping preserve the local wetlands
Next to the Quad City Botanical Center, the Quad City Conservation Alliance Expo Center hosts annual events in its 60,000-square-foot venue. The non-profit organization works to preserve local wetlands while educating the public and promoting conservation efforts. The club has donated more than $2 million to local conservation programs since 1984.
Electives keep students engaged
Students can attend schools in the Rock Island-Milan School District Number 41, which has a B-grade from Niche. Longfellow Elementary is C-graded by Niche and is one of Illinois’ 50 most diverse public schools. It hosts annual events like Books and Bowling, Cookies with Santa and Field Day. B-minus graded Washington Junior High focuses on 7th and 8th grades. It offers Project Lead the Way electives for students interested in engineering careers. Rock Island High has a B-minus Niche grade and provides college preparatory and vocational curriculums. Its recognizable Art Deco-style building is called Rocky by locals.
Most Greenbush students will start school at Longfellow Elementary School.
Washington Jr High School serves the Greenbush 7th and 8th graders.
Most Greenbush students will graduate from Rock Island High School.
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Botanical beauty along the Mississippi River
The Quad City Botanical Center has welcomed visitors on the Mississippi River waterfront since 1998. It features almost a dozen gardens, a goldfish pond, an educational greenhouse and a rare conifer collection. Visitors enjoy a variety of tours, including self-guided options, a chocolate tour and another through the Sun Garden, an indoor tropical atrium. A gallery displays rotating art exhibits, and the center hosts Winter Nights Winter Lights each year from mid-November until January. During the event, the venue is decorated in more than 225,000 glittering bulbs.
Sylvan Island, reachable by walking or cycling across a bridge from Sylvan Island Gateway Park, is less than 2 miles from most of the neighborhood. It's city-maintained and known for its trails, fishing spots and historic landmarks, such as two former industrial sites, which are now in ruins. Gateway Park is a stop along the Great River Trail, which winds along the river and connects to other trails on its 35-mile run through the Quad Cities.
Webber Park is an eye-catching, historic city park with stone steps, riverfront views and open space perfect for dog walking. A rock playground and massive trees beckon kids to climb on them.
Across the Mississippi in Davenport, Centennial Park overlooks the river as one of the region's centerpiece parks. About 3 miles from Greenbush's farthest corner, it's a site for all kinds of scheduled events. “There are plenty of concerts in the summer at Centennial Park,” says Rebitzer. “From the 4th of July fireworks and the Big Blues Festival to Pops in the Park, the riverfront is a hopping with musical and family-friendly events.”
Just a bald eagle flying over Greenbush.
Greenbush is home to The Quad City Botanical Center.
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Quad Cities International Airport is 7 miles southeast
Quad Cities International Airport is 7 miles southeast of Greenbush and offers non-stop flights to nine U.S. hubs, including Atlanta, Chicago and Las Vegas.
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Parks in this Area
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
Lincoln Park
Quad City Botanical Center
Botanical Gardens
Fairhope Park
Webber Park
Transit
Airport
Quad Cities International
15 min drive
Bus
27 St & 7 Ave
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24 St & 9 Ave
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30 St & 9 Ave Shelter
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27 St & 5 Ave
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24 St & 7 Ave
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Qc Botanical Center
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30 St & 5 Ave Shelter
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Greenbush
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Greenbush, Rock Island sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Greenbush, Rock Island over the last 12 months is $87,428, up 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers great potential and space to make it your own. Tall ceilings on the main level create an open feel as the living room flows into a formal dining area, then into a spacious kitchen with ample counters, storage, and room for an eat-in setup. Two bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, along with laundry hookups for added ease. Upstairs, you’ll
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,502
Median Age
35
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,054
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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