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Davis Junction combines small-town charm with steady growth
When Davis Junction was founded in the 1870s by Jeremiah Davis, the village was a small railroad town of about 200 people. Now, with around 800 residents, it still maintains that small-town feel just south of the city of Rockford and continues to grow at a steady pace. “It has definitely grown in the last 10 years,” says local business owner Seth Hudson, who has lived in Davis Junction since 2011. “Developers continue to build about 50 homes a year. They also started an expansion project where we’ll be getting a mini strip mall soon.” The community is surrounded by farmland with a few subdivisions scattered around town, along with community parks and some local restaurants. “What I love most about the community is it’s away from everything,” Hudson says. “It’s just a very quiet and peaceful environment.” The village receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Jeremiah Davis Memorial Park has a rock dedicated to founder and the bell from DJ School.
Sandy Hollow Golf Course hosts charity tournaments a few miles North of Davis Junction.
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Century-old houses, newer developments and manufactured homes
The village’s oldest homes date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. They’re located on side streets coming out of IL-72, featuring bungalow, National and Victorian architecture. These century-old homes don’t sell often. Only one recently sold for $43,000. Subdivisions outside of this area mostly have ranch-style and New Traditional homes built between the 1990s and today, ranging from $180,000 to $320,000. There’s a manufactured housing community called Rolling Meadows, but no homes have sold in recent years.
Century-old homes in Davis Junction feature bungalow and Victorian styles.
Contemporary homes add variety to Davis Junction’s growing subdivisions.
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Davis Junction Community Park and other green spaces
Davis Junction Community Park hosts several youth sports leagues, including soccer, football, baseball and softball. It also features a playground, skate park and a walkway that loops around the athletic fields and fishing lake. Sandvik Park is located in a subdivision within walking distance of many homes, featuring a playground and soccer fields. Jeremiah Davis Memorial Park honors the village’s founder at the corner of IL-72 and Junction Road. The small park has a garden with benches and a bell from the community’s original schoolhouse from the 1800s.
Sandavik Park is the newest addition to Davis Junction's collection of public play spaces.
Youth sports are hosted at Davis Junction Community Park, along with local events, and markets.
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Well-rated schools in nearby villages
Each school is about 5 miles away in different villages. Students in kindergarten through second grade go to Stillman Valley to attend Highland Elementary School, which receives a B grade from Niche. They’ll go on to B-graded Monroe Center Elementary School, which also receives a B. Students head back to Stillman Valley to attend Meridian Junior High School and Stillman Valley High School, both of which are graded a B-plus. Stillman Valley High partners with Career Education Associates of North Central Illinois (CEANCI), which provides career and technical programs at the high school.
Highland Elementary
School accepts students from Davis Junction to its colorful campus.
Stillman Valley High school scores a B overall on Niche with students from Davis Junction.
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A few stores and restaurants at the IL-251 and IL-72 intersection
Locals head to the intersection of IL-251 and IL-72 to get gas and dine out at the few restaurants. JC’s Junction Corner is a local hangout with a casual bar and grill environment, well known for its burgers. Slapz Pizza, located behind the gas station, serves crispy pizza. There’s also a Subway and a Dollar General in town. Walmart and Aldi are less than 15 miles away in Rochelle. Rockford has an even wider selection of department stores, nearly 20 miles away.
Davis Junction offers convenient spots for dining and daily errands.
Dollar General is nearby for Davis Junction residents.
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Farmers market, Fourth of July and movies at the community park
All the local events are held at the community park, including a summer farmers market held twice a month from June to September, Fourth of July fireworks and Movies in the Park. “They’ll play kids' movies on Friday nights at the baseball field,” Hudson says. “It’s a big turnout. The entire baseball diamond is jampacked with families.”
A 20-minute drive to Rockford
Davis Junction is a car-dependent community, as there are no public buses in town. Commuters can take IL-251 or Interstate 39 to drive about 20 minutes to Rockford. Chicago Rockford International Airport is about 15 minutes away.
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On average, homes in Davis Junction, IL sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Davis Junction, IL over the last 12 months is $288,499, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
NEW construction is Davis Junction. Ranch style open concept split bedroom plan. 1823 sq. ft. Large dine in kitchen with island with breakfast bar and quartz counter. Primary bedroom with double bowl sink and double closet. Conveniently located at the garage entrance is the drop zone and private laundry room. White cabinets, trim, and 2-panel doors covered front porch. Full basement. 3-car garage.
New Construction in Davis Junction! 1545 sq. ft. open concept great room plan with 3-car garage. Kitchen has island with quartz breakfast bar, stainless range, dishwasher and microwave. Primary bedroom with walk in closet and private bath. 1st floor laundry and entry closet at garage entrance. Full basement. Agent Owned.
NEW construction is Davis Junction. Ranch style open concept split bedroom plan. 1823 sq. ft. Large dine in kitchen with island with breakfast bar and quartz counter. Primary bedroom with double bowl sink and double closet. Conveniently located at the garage entrance is the drop zone and private laundry room. White cabinets, trim, and 2-panel doors covered front porch. Full basement. 3-car garage.
New Construction in Davis Junction! 1545 sq. ft. open concept great room plan with 3-car garage. Kitchen has island with quartz breakfast bar, stainless range, dishwasher and microwave. Primary bedroom with walk in closet and private bath. 1st floor laundry and entry closet at garage entrance. Full basement. Agent Owned.
Step into timeless charm with this spacious two-story home offering approximately 1,800 square feet of classic craftsmanship. Perfectly situated near I-39, this home provides easy access to both Rockford and Chicago-ideal for commuters or those looking to stay connected to city amenities while enjoying a quieter lifestyle. Inside, you'll find beautiful original woodwork and hardwood flooring that
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PRICE IMPROVEMENT! PRICE DROP $20K! Step into timeless charm with this spacious two-story home offering approximately 1,800 square feet of classic craftsmanship. Perfectly situated near I-39, this home provides easy access to both Rockford and Chicago—ideal for commuters or those looking to stay connected to city amenities while enjoying a quieter lifestyle. Inside, you'll find beautiful original
NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DAVIS JUNCTION! 1410 SQ. FT. 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH, GREAT ROOM PLAN. KITCHEN WITH WHITE CABINETS, QUARTZ COUNTERTOP, STAINLESS RANGE, DISHWASHER AND MICROWAVE. PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH, AND WALK IN CLOSET, 2.5-CAR GARAGE. 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY DECK AND FULL BASEMENT. AGENT OWNED
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