Rivereast Home for Rent

Rivereast in Janesville, Wisconsin, features homes primarily built between the 1960s and '80s, with a mix of ranch-style and tri-level houses. The neighborhood also includes condos and multi-family homes, with properties south of Route 11 boasting large yards ranging from a quarter acre to 3 acres. However, homes on the west side of River Road near the Rock River are in an extreme flood zone. Janesville is known as “Wisconsin’s Park Place,” with over 2,600 acres of parkland across 60 parks. Notable parks in Rivereast include Prairie Knoll Park, Paw Print Park, and Valley Park, offering playgrounds and green spaces. The South Connector Trail is popular with cyclists, and Rotary Botanical Gardens, 4 miles away, is a seasonal attraction with holiday light displays. Dining options include El Jardin Mexican Restaurant and Hammy’s Tavern, with grocery stores like Daniel’s Foods and Skelly’s Farm Market nearby. The neighborhood is served by the School District of Janesville, with the Early College Credit Program available through UW-Whitewater at Rock County. Rivereast is 40 miles from Chicago/Rockford International Airport and 50 miles from Dane County Regional Airport, with local transit provided by the Janesville Transit System.