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A community built into its natural surroundings in northeast Rockford
Frank Lloyd Wright famously told his students: “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” This can be a difficult thing to accomplish living within city limits, but the residential streets from Birch Avenue to White Oak Avenue have a natural setting of their own, with towering trees shrouding homes in leafy greens and earth tones. These homes neighbor Wright’s Laurent House, which was built to accommodate a wheelchair-bound client and allow him to enjoy the scenery from the comfort of his home. In the seven decades since, the neighborhood has certainly done their part to keep that nature intact—well-trimmed yards include stone-bordered gardens, and accent plants surrounding each towering tree.
Heavily wooded lots north of Spring Creek Road
Birch Avenue, Hickory Avenue and White Oak Avenue are apt names for these residential streets, which are engulfed in vibrant greenery most of the year and leave lots of leaves to rake come fall. Yards are sunnier on White Oak Avenue than Birch Avenue, but not by much, and turnaround driveways are often partially or fully hidden by trees and shrubbery. DIY fences, sheds and piles of firewood are common sights on these lots that reach up to half an acre. Many of the ranch-style homes adhere to the Prairie School tradition, which took stylistic inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s work. Hipped roofs, long lines, central chimneys, wood siding are characteristics of many homes here. Colonial-style homes and a few eclectic Tudor-styles join the mix, most with built-in garages for one to two vehicles. “No parking” signs protect streets closest to the Laurent House museum to mitigate traffic around residential areas. Homes rarely go on sale in this corner of Rockford. Four sold in 2024, ranging from a 3-bedroom ranch-style home priced at $190,000 to a 5-bedroom ranch-style for $380,000.
Ranch homes are commonly found on the residential streets of Birch Avenue-White Oak.
A few eclectic Tudor-styles are scattered throughout Birch Avenue-White Oak.
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Rockford community gardens and city parks near Spring Creek Road
Johnson Tract, one of two community gardens run by the Rockford Park District, is located just northeast of this community. Those interested in growing vegetables and flowers enter the lottery to snag a plot each year, while others renew their applications. Locals drive 1.5 miles through a residential area to reach Landstrom Park, a playground with a zipline, hurricane spinner and swing set in view of nearby picnic tables and tennis courts. Landstrom is directly behind Forest Hills Country Club, a member of the National Audubon Society for Golf Courses known for its wooded terrain. More of Rockford’s parks are westward along the Rock River, like the expansive Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. “The city has put in a lot more bike lanes in the last 5 years,” says Whitney Martin, director of Made for Rockford, a campaign aimed at new residents. “The bike paths go to the YMCA, closer to downtown along the Rock River, and to Loves Park and other communities.” Spring Brook Road included dedicated bike lanes that connect to the wider system.
Johnson Tract Rockford Park District Site is located in Rockford, Illinois.
Japanese Summer Festival is an event at the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford.
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Heading to Gray’s Foods or Loves Park shopping
With grocery stores and restaurants so close by, residents likely don't need to travel farther into Rockford for essentials. Gray's Food Stores on North Alpine Road is next door to Great Harvest Bread Co., which stocks breads and muffins made with Montana wheat. Salamone's North serves pizzas for delivery or dine-in from another shopping center just east of Guilford High School, along with Jerry's Cafe, a casual breakfast restaurant. Alternatively, residents can head 3 miles up North Alpine Road to shopping in Loves Park, with ALDI and Walmart Supercenter as the main big-box offerings.
Walmart is a short drive away from Birch Avenue-White Oak, along Kilburn Avenue.
Aldi is a popular grocery store to stock up on goods in Birch Avenue-White Oak.
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Public and private schools in East Rockford
Birch Avenue-White Oak neighbors Spring Creek Elementary School, which scores a C-plus from Niche. Eisenhower Middle School scores a C, and Guilford High School scores a B and offers an average student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1 for a student body of over 2,000. All four Rockford public high schools offer The Academies of Rockford program, where students choose a career-oriented pathway through their four years from topics like Health, Business, and Engineering. Charter and tuition-based private school options are both available and popular in Rockford, as well. Maria Montessori at Marsh teaches kindergarten through 8th grade and scores a C-plus from Niche. The school hosts combined co-ed sports like soccer and football with Eisenhower Middle. Christian Life Schools sits right across the street from Guilford High, teaching prekindergarten through 12th grade and earning a B from Niche.
Guilford High School, which scores a B from Niche, serves families of Rockford.
Spring Creek Elementary School, near Birch Avenue-White Oak, scores a C-plus from Niche.
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Getting downtown and around Rockford
The Birch Avenue-White Oak neighborhood is a bit too far out of range for Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) bus routes. The area is car-dependent save for bike lanes along Spring Brook Road. Locals can take Spring Creek Road for a good portion of the 5-mile drive to downtown Rockford’s city parks, offices, museums and events. UW Health N Mulford Rd Immediate Care is the closest healthcare facility for drop-in appointments. The nearest emergency room is about 4 miles away at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, across the street from Rockford University. Flights take off from Chicago Rockford International Airport, 9.5 miles southeast of the neighborhood.
Coronado Haskell is walkable to the Rockford Mass Transit Authority.
A fun trolley runs alongside the Rock River Recreation Trail.
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Parks in this Area
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Picnic Area
Trails
Johnson Tract Rockford Park District Site
Oak Park
Mercyhealth Sportscore One
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
25 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Birch Avenue-White Oak
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Birch Avenue-White Oak, Rockford sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Birch Avenue-White Oak, Rockford over the last 12 months is $369,228, up 51% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$373,300
Median Single Family Price
$373,300
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$129
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Months of Supply
1.70
Median List Price
$374,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
52%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
41
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
150
Median Age
56
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
40.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,250
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,174
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
57.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
% Population in Labor Force
50.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
34''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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