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Transitional neighborhood near downtown Beloit
Just across the Rock River from downtown Beloit is the Near Westside-Hackett neighborhood. Over the past ten years, the neighborhood has gone from mainly renters to having more homeowners and better-cared-for houses. “It’s an area that’s changing relatively fast,” says Colin Schindler, a Realtor with RE/MAX Ignite, a Beloit native. “The people who are first-time homebuyers can get in this neighborhood, and the value appreciation that has happened in this neighborhood has been stunning over that time. This area has been written off for a long time because it was left behind and untouched.”
The Rock River runs along Near Westside-Hackett in Beloit which is stunning when from above.
Beloit town has something for everyone to enjoy that calls Near Westside-Hackett home.
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Improvements started and fanned out from downtown Beloit
With the proximity of this neighborhood to the downtown area, the improvements started about a decade ago and had a ripple effect. “It sprawled out from downtown. America’s richest self-made woman, Diane Hendricks, who’s from the area, has made sizable business investments in downtown, and everything has bloomed out from that,” Schindler says. Buildings have been refurbished downtown, and a riverside minor league baseball stadium has been built. From May through October, downtown is also a destination for thousands on Saturday mornings at the second-largest farmers market in Wisconsin. Other unique downtown businesses include Lucy’s #7 Burger Bar, specializing in smash burgers, which are thinner patties. Sides include cheese curds, a Wisconsin favorite, and a craft beer to wash it down. Street tacos are served at Truk’t, a trendy taqueria with an extensive tequila and whiskey selection. Bushel & Peck’s is a gourmet grocery store that focuses on selling locally sourced products. Places to eat in the neighborhood include West Side Family Restaurant, a breakfast and lunch spot. Nearby grocery stores are the locally owned 8th Street Market and Woodman’s, a few miles north.
Views of the Rock River are beautiful in Beloit and Near Westside-Hackett.
Welcome to Beloit and the community that makes up Near Westside-Hackett.
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1800s and early 1900s houses in Near Westside-Hackett
With improvements that have been made in the condition of houses in the neighborhood, some improvements are still to be made so that some houses will need a little work. Farmhouse, National Folk, Victorian, Cape Cod and Craftsman range from $75,000 to $225,000. “I love the charm of the houses here, and there’s nothing better than going with a buyer into these older homes, where the woodwork has been untouched,” Schindler says. “I feel the older character components are coming back into style.” Duplexes are priced between $100,000 and $200,000. If a house goes on the market in this neighborhood, it’s sold quickly. “To the outsider, Beloit is a very affordable place with the average selling price in the low 200s. Most of the homes are below that - it’s an attractive part of town, and there’s going to be competition,” he says. Houses of worship in the neighborhood are St. Jude Catholic Church, built in 1910, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and a couple of Protestant churches, United Church of Beloit and People’s Church. A chance to learn about the history of Beloit is available at the Beloit Historical Society.
Farmhouses and more are great for anyone calling Near Westside-Hackett home.
Loads of character and styles of homes make Near Westside-Hackett really charming.
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Vernon Avenue Park
Vernon Avenue Park is 4 acres in the neighborhood’s southern part. It has a couple of baseball fields, open green space for soccer or football games, a playground and tennis courts. Field Park has a paved walkway that goes diagonally through the 1-acre space. At a little less than an acre, Schellenger Park is a scenic venue with views of the Rock River from the green space. Across the Rock River on Shirland Avenue is ABC Supply Stadium, the home of the Beloit Sky Carp minor league baseball club, a Single-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. “The stadium hosts events other than baseball. They show movies and it hosts adult kickball league games,” Schindler says.
Vernon Park in Near Westside-Hackett is a place you can feel like a kid again at.
ABC Stadium is perfect for Near Westside-Hackett residents to watch a ball game.
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Beloit School District Elementary and Middle School changes
At the start of the 2023/24 school season, the Beloit School District transitioned its elementary schools to serve students through fifth grade. Before that, they used to go through third grade and then go to an Intermediate School for grades four through eight. Students in this neighborhood could attend Hackett Elementary School, rated a C-minus on Niche. From there, Fruzen Middle School is an option for grades six through eight and gets a C-minus. Beloit Memorial High School receives a B-minus from Niche and has a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Students here can write for The Increscent, Wisconsin’s longest-running high school newspaper. Beloit College is north of the downtown area and is a private liberal arts school with about 1,000 undergraduate students.
Fran Fruzen Intermediate School is a highly rated school in Near Westside-Hackett.
Hackett Elementary is a place where kids can feel safe in Near Westside-Hackett.
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Beloit Transit Service
Public transportation in the city is provided by Beloit Transit Service, with stops on Portland Avenue that go west to Woodman’s Food Market northwest of downtown. The bus also travels to the Beloit Transfer Facility, next to ABC Supply Stadium. The closest major highway is Interstate 90, which is about 3 miles to the east. Beloit Memorial Hospital is 5 miles to the northeast.
The Beloit Public Transport system is amazing for the people of Near Westside-Hackett to use.
Views of the Rock River are beautiful in Beloit and Near Westside-Hackett.
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Parks in this Area
Horace White Park
Vernon Avenue Park
Field Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
44 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Near Westside-Hackett
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Near Westside-Hackett, Beloit sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Near Westside-Hackett, Beloit over the last 12 months is $143,694, up 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This brick bungalow is in great shape and ready to move into! Living room with original woodwork, bonus office/family room off of the living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and full bath. Garage is oversized 18' long. Property eligible under Freddie Mac HomeSteps First Look Initiative thru 5/9/25.
Really spacious and clean 3–4-bedroom home on the Westside of Beloit. Main floor laundry, 3 season room with patio doors out to patio area. Main floor formal dining room, full eat-in kitchen with new cabinets and counters. Refinished hardwood floors on the main floor. Entire home is freshly painted! Updated windows, siding and roof. 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms, updated, full bath and a bonus family
This 2 bedroom upper unit has all original hardwoods, an updated bathroom and plenty of windows throughout giving the unit natural light! With a large screen porch, this space feels much large than it is. It is pet friendly and the tenant pays all utilities. If you are interested in a showing, please apply online first at ! Property Restrictions - Pet Policy: Pet FriendlySmoking
This 2 bed, 1 bath unit has had many recent updates and it a great deal for Beloit! With quite a bit of space, and 2 large bedrooms, you will struggle to find better quality for this price. We do allow pets for an additional monthly fee and water is included in rent. Apply online at before any showings!Property Restrictions - Pet Policy: Pet FriendlySmoking Policy: No
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,000
Median Age
33
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,531
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,779
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
13.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.5%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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