Colona is a quiet town 10 miles from the heart of Moline, and just across the Rock River from East Moline. In the late 90s, Colona merged with the city of Green Rock; now it is about 5,000 residents strong. “For a town this size, they have a lot of nice things, like an active senior citizen committee and an annual Memorial Day Festival,” says Candice Shamsie, Broker at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors with 22 years of real estate experience. The headquarters for Tennant Truck Lines is nearby, and it’s easy to hook onto one of the interstates to go beyond the bounds of the community. Thanks to its location between three bodies of water, this small community enjoys outdoor recreation while still being within reach of Quad Cities amenities.
Colona
Humble bungalows and new builds
Driveways, sidewalks and green grass yards line the neighborhood streets of Colona. Prospective buyers can expect one-bedrooms around $45,000, two-bedrooms around $75,000, three-bedrooms around $109,000 and four-bedrooms around $235,000. Home styles include split levels, bungalows and ranch-styles. Some lots are available for $46,500. The area is growing; newer developments tend to have fewer trees than older subdivisions.
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Walk to school
Colona Grade School teaches prekindergarten through Grade 8 and earns a C-minus on Niche. It is located in the heart of Colona and within walking distance of many homes. United Township High School in East Moline earns a B from Niche. Through one of its many partnerships with local organizations, it offers free webinars about how to afford college. Prospective residents should note that some Colona homes may be districted to attend other schools in Orion to the south or Geneseo to the east.
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Dine locally or hook onto I-80 for more shopping
Positioned with easy access to Interstate 80 and 280, Colona also has several bus stops for residents to get around. State Route 84 (also known as Colona Road) runs through the middle of Colona, by the public library and Dollar General, and on to Silvis, the next town over. “The Dollar General has staples, like milk, bread and canned goods, but for major grocery shopping, Silvis has a Jewel-Osco and a Walmart,” says Shamsie. “Most businesses in Colona are family owned.” Locals can head to Grease Monkeys Sports Bar and Grill for casual fare, or to Lavender Crest Winery for wine tastings, special events and lunch served daily.
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Outdoor recreation as entertainment
The three bodies of water in Colona are the Rock River, Green River and Hennepin Canal; residents can go fishing in all three. Rock River also provides a natural playground for tubing and boating. Bikers utilize the Hennepin Canal State Trail, which goes over historic bridges and past bucolic farms. Runners also use the trail for the volunteer-run Hennepin Hundred Ultramarathon, an annual 100-mile relay. Additionally, locals camp and swim at Colona Scott Family Park and play golf at nearby TPC Deere Run and Country View Golf Course.
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Within 10 miles...
Less than 4 miles away is the nearest hospital, Genesis Health Group. Quad Cities International Airport is 10 miles away. Shiloh University and Quad Cities Graduate Study Center offer higher education opportunities nearby.
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Laura Copan
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Agents Specializing in Colona, IL
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Robert Strupp
Robert Strupp
Home Marketor, Inc.
(309) 865-5187
119 Total Sales
2 in Colona
$305,000 Price Range
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David Maubach
David Maubach
Mel Foster Co. Davenport
(309) 429-6305
107 Total Sales
5 in Colona
$132K - $270K Price Range
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Heidi Colbrese
Heidi Colbrese
Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Moline
(563) 723-8499
176 Total Sales
6 in Colona
$65K - $490K Price Range
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Niki Greenwood
Niki Greenwood
Epique Realty
(309) 865-5335
99 Total Sales
4 in Colona
$173K - $274K Price Range
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Anna Mack-Smith
Anna Mack-Smith
PEARL CITY IOWA REALTY
(563) 770-2890
101 Total Sales
2 in Colona
$121,250 Price Range
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Tyler Fuhr
Tyler Fuhr
RE/MAX Concepts Moline
(309) 865-5951
135 Total Sales
3 in Colona
$53K - $220K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Old Colona Park
W. Gerard Huiskamp Family Park
Ty Massey Memorial Ball Diamond
Sullivan Park
Colona Scott Family Park
Colona Housing Trends
On average, homes in Colona, IL sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Colona, IL over the last 12 months is $165,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
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Median List Price
$172,500
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Median Sale Price
$165,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$168,950
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$105,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
79
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$135
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Area Facts
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Number of Homes
1,962
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Number of Homes for Sale
12
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Median Year Built
1966
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Months of Supply
1.80
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,269
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,674
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
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Open Houses
Sunday, Sep 6
Open Sun 12PM - 1PM
Sunday, Sep 6
Open Sun 12PM - 1PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Colona Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
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Number of Homes for Rent
1
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Median Rent
$990
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$700
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Median Condo Rent
$990
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$990
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Demographics
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Total Population
5,569
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Median Age
43
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Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Finances
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Median Household Income
$80,963
On par with the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$97,687
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Education and Workforce
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High School Graduates
91.2%
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College Graduates
18%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
4.2%
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% Population in Labor Force
75.8%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Weather
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Annual Precipitation
39''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
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Annual Snowfall
23''
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Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Not walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Minimal public transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
