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Neighborhoods in Rock Island, IL

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    Blackhawk

    Blackhawk, a neighborhood on the south side of Rock Island, Illinois, offers a quiet residential setting with access to history, nature, and community amenities. The area features ranch homes and colonials, often with picturesque lawns and lush tree cover, providing an affordable suburban feel. Blackhawk residents benefit from highly rated public

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      $201K

    • List Price

      $74K - $541K

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      7 Listings

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    Southwest Rock Island

    The city of Rock Island might be best known as one of the five urban centers of the “Quad Cities” region, with densely populated streets and a bustling atmosphere. But the rural community of Southwest Rock Island, about 6 miles southwest of the city, presents homebuyers with a quieter, suburban option. This roughly 20-square-mile community in Rock

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      $200K

    • List Price

      $121K - $455K

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      3 Listings

    Southwest Rock Island
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    Saukie

    Saukie, a neighborhood in Rock Island, Illinois, is shaped by the scenic Rock River, which has influenced its hilly, tree-covered landscape and provides a picturesque backdrop for local restaurants and shops. The area is rich in history, with the legacy of the Sauk People commemorated at the nearby Black Hawk State Historic Site. Home styles in

    • Average Value

      $196K

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      $99K - $382K

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      4 Listings

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    Central Rock Island

    Central Rock Island, located just across the Mississippi River from the Iowa state line, is an established community with access to urban and outdoor amenities. A historic city with modern revitalization efforts, Rock Island fosters community engagement through numerous annual events and the creation of gathering spaces for residents. “Rock Island

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      $158K

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      $67K - $392K

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      5 Listings

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    East Central Rock Island

    While people often come to East Central Rock Island to be close to grocery stores, restaurants and parks, it’s another kind of closeness that gets people to stay. Tony Gonzales, who runs his Suit You business from home, is familiar with that other kind of bond. In April 2023, a rare tornado touched down in the neighborhood, knocking down trees,

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      $138K

    • List Price

      $76K - $301K

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      6 Listings

    East Central Rock Island
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    Broadway

    Just south of a bend in the Mississippi River and Downtown Rock Island is the small community of Broadway. Named on the National Historic Register in 1998, the area features stately homes from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. “Victorian charm. That’s why people buy there. It’s close to downtown and restaurants, but people really buy for the charm

    • Average Value

      $138K

    • List Price

      $80K - $365K

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      Homes For Sale

      5 Listings

    Broadway
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    Downtown Rock Island

    Rock Island's unique geography, situated between the Mississippi River and the Rock River, made it a well-known stop along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroads. Of course, fewer people get around by train today, but the city remains at a crossroads, and locals can conveniently drive across one of two bridges connecting to Davenport

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      $137K

    • List Price

      $110K - $214K

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      1 Listing

    Downtown Rock Island
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    College Circle

    College Circle is just that, a residential area surrounding Augustana College. Less than two miles from downtown Rock Island, the neighborhood is largely made up of a variety of housing styles, though commercial districts border the community. Just across the river is Rock Island Arsenal, a major local employer and the nation's largest

    • Average Value

      $125K

    • List Price

      $47K - $395K

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      2 Listings

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    Hilltop

    The Hilltop neighborhood goes by many names in Rock Island. Sometimes it's College Hill, sometimes it's College Hilltop or just plain Hilltop. But all of them refer to the same place: a turn-of-the-20th-century neighborhood with a vibrant small business district adjacent to Augustana College. Within the neighborhood, the College Hill business

    • Average Value

      $123K

    • List Price

      $28K - $194K

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      Homes For Sale

      7 Listings

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    Keystone

    Keystone borders the Mississippi River to the north and sits right between the two downtowns of Rock Island and Moline, while adjacent to Augustana College. This Rock Island neighborhood features century-old houses with a wide variety of architectural styles. Neighbors work hard to maintain their homes and foster a welcoming community. “Our

    • Average Value

      $120K

    • List Price

      $57K - $220K

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      Homes For Sale

      5 Listings

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    Rock Riverfront

    Bordered by the Rock River and the only stretch of the Mississippi that runs east to west, Rock Riverfront offers quaint waterfront homes a short drive from Downtown Rock Island. Across the Mississippi from Iowa, this is an established community that enjoys all four seasons. While many homes sit right on the water, with small walkways leading to

    • Average Value

      $97K

    • List Price

      $38K - $740K

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      2 Listings

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    Greenbush

    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

    • Average Value

      $89K

    • List Price

      $40K - $125K

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      1 Listing

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    West Central Rock Island

    Bordered by the Mississippi River and with Downtown Rock Island just 2.5 miles north, West Central Rock Island offers relative seclusion while surrounded by suburban amenities. Situated near the water and just east of one of the region’s largest parks, this community offers natural beauty and a quiet escape from the busier parts of Rock Island.

    • Average Value

      $85K

    • List Price

      $23K - $122K

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      4 Listings

    West Central Rock Island
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    Longview

    Longview almost didn’t exist. During the Civil War-era, then-Mayor Bailey Davenport owned the undeveloped land of this West End neighborhood of Rock Island. Despite pleas from the community, Davenport did not want to give up his 190 acres to help expand the city, a stance he held until his death in 1890. Over the next 20 years, though, homes and a

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      $80K

    • List Price

      $20K - $128K

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      Homes For Sale

      5 Listings

    Longview
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    Old Town Chicago

    Right next to downtown Rock Island and the Mississippi River, Old Town Chicago is the city’s oldest neighborhood. It combines the Old Town addition from 1835 and the Chicago addition from 1836. Today, the revitalizing neighborhood’s historic homes and green spaces merge with a heavily industrialized riverfront. “Older homes attract people here,

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      $66K

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      0 Listings

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    Douglas Park

    Douglas Park, named for the historic ball field at its core, is one of the three neighborhoods that make up Rock Island’s West End. Historic bungalows line the streets and, "everyone knows each other,'' says Rebecca Arnold, resource development manager at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, adding, "The social capital is strong.'' Though

    • Average Value

      $65K

    • List Price

      $20K - $99K

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      Homes For Sale

      5 Listings

    Douglas Park