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 this Area
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Austin Woods
Austin Woods
EXP Realty, LLC
(563) 214-0283
107 Total Sales
1 in Colona
$167,900 Price
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Makenzie Nelson
Makenzie Nelson
Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Davenport
(563) 200-7502
30 Total Sales
1 in Colona
$221,000 Price
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Katie Sommers
Katie Sommers
RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf
(309) 865-5306
76 Total Sales
1 in Colona
$207,000 Price
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Robert Strupp
Robert Strupp
Home Marketor, Inc.
(309) 865-5187
107 Total Sales
1 in Colona
$305,000 Price
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David Maubach
David Maubach
Responds QuicklyMel Foster Co. Davenport
(309) 429-6305
113 Total Sales
3 in Colona
$132K - $305K Price Range
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Heidi Colbrese
Heidi Colbrese
Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Moline
(563) 723-8499
172 Total Sales
3 in Colona
$65K - $490K 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 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Colona, IL over the last 12 months is $180,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$184,999
Median Sale Price
$180,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$180,720
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
116
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$125
Area Facts
Number of Homes
1,970
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1966
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,277
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,674
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Homes for Sale
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Colona Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Median Single Family Home Rent
$675
Demographics
Total Population
5,569
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,963
On par with the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$97,687
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
18%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
% Population in Labor Force
75.8%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Fairly friendly
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®
20
/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Transit Score®
30
/ 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.
