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Riverside Quad Cities village with a neighborly feel
Just a few miles downriver from the Quad Cities, Andalusia is a quiet village known for its tight-knit community and outdoor recreation. “We’re a small community. Everybody is pretty friendly out here,” says Shelly Hoffman, a longtime resident and the village clerk for Andalusia. “We call it ‘one village, one family,’ and that’s how we try to portray ourselves. When there are storms out here, and people have damage, you see all the neighbors coming out to help them.” Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, this small village of approximately 1,100 people offers a neighborly spirit that is hard to find in larger cities. When residents aren’t visiting with friends and family in town, they’re often boating or fishing on the river, hiking at nearby nature preserves or skiing at the local ski area. Outdoor recreation is abundant around Andalusia, giving residents plenty of options for how to spend their free time.
Quaint ranch-style homes in the village
Most homes in Andalusia are brick ranch-style houses on good-sized lots. Some new traditional houses in the village also have a mix of brick and vinyl siding on the exterior. Most homes have built-in garages and yards with plenty of room to play a game of catch or have a backyard cookout. Mature trees line the quiet neighborhood streets, casting shade throughout the community and adding natural beauty. Hoffman says homes in the village typically sell quickly. A three-bedroom house in Andalusia can cost anywhere from $130,000 to $250,000. Four-bedroom homes in the village can cost between $300,000 and $450,000.
All homes in Andalusia are well kept.
A look at newer construction homes in Andalusia.
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Natural beauty in northwestern Illinois
Residents have several recreation opportunities nearby. “We’re a river town, so people go out on the water and fish. They like to have bonfires. People like to go to Snowstar to go skiing. They pretty much spend time outside,” says Hoffman. Loud Thunder Forest Preserve is a county nature preserve about 8 miles west of the village. The 1,480-acre preserve is home to Lake George, which is popular for fishing and boating. The preserve has two hiking trails — a 2-mile trail and a 12-mile trail. Other trails are available for mountain biking and horseback riding. Visitors can make the trip an overnight one at one of the 140 campsites in the preserve. Winter sports enthusiasts will enjoy visiting Snowstar, a ski area just 2.5 miles from town. The park has 15 skiing and snowboarding trails and a tubing hill. Residents can also visit Snowstar during the warmer months for disc golf and paintball. Within the city, Andalusia Lions Club Park has a basketball court, softball field, playground and skate park. Residents can also put a boat in at the public boat landing on the river at the end of Second Street.
A look at the park near the entrance to the marina at Andalusia.
From the shoreline of Andalusia looking at the Mississippi River.
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Successful sports at Rockridge Schools
Students in Andalusia might attend Andalusia Elementary School, Rockridge Junior High School and Rockridge High School. The elementary and junior high schools each receive a B-minus rating from Niche, while the high school is rated a B overall. Andalusia Elementary is conveniently located in the village, while the junior high and high schools are about a 6-mile drive south in Edgington. Rockridge High serves approximately 375 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Students can take career-focused courses in auto tech, law and public safety, welding and woodworking. The school has a successful athletic history, winning state championships in softball, wrestling and football.
An entrance view to Andalusia Elementary School.
An entrance view to Rockridge High School.
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A quick drive to the Quad Cities
78th Avenue is the main route through the area, taking residents east to the Quad Cities. Milan is about 8 miles east along 78th Avenue the entire way. Residents will take 78th Avenue east to Centennial Expressway for the 12-mile drive to Davenport or Rock Island. Quad Cities International Airport is about 13 miles east, off Interstate 280 in Moline.
Andalusia was established in 1884 and has been thriving ever since.
Waterfront dining on the Mississippi
A few local restaurants along 78th Avenue give residents options for dining out. Luebbe’s Bar & Grill is a casual spot known for its breakfast options and the all-you-can-eat catfish dinners. Shivers & Shakes is a popular local ice cream parlor that serves other fast-food options, such as burgers and chicken strips. Just west of town, Ducky’s Lagoon is a rustic riverside restaurant known for its prime rib and tenderloin. The restaurant has boat parking in the back, as well as a sand volleyball court and playground. Convenience stores like Andalusia Mart and Dollar General are nearby when residents need to grab small items. For a full grocery haul or to pick up everyday household items, residents can make the 8-mile drive east to Milan, where they can shop at stores like Hy-Vee Grocery Store, B&B Hardware and Walgreens.
Shivers and Shakes is a favorite stop with a drive-through in Andalusia.
A look at Ducky's Lagoon which is Andalusia's largest bar on the water.
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On average, homes in Andalusia, IL sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Andalusia, IL over the last 12 months is $232,950, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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