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The eastern part of Janesville
Royal Acres is an eastern suburban Janesville neighborhood that borders a commercial hub just before the land in the area becomes much more rural. The business park to the south is home to the corporate office of Blaine’s Farm & Fleet, a regional retail chain, and Grainger, an industrial safety supply company that employs hundreds. Janesville is about 3 west, just off Interstates 90 and 39, granting access to the city's numerous parks. “Living on the east side of Janesville is preferred. It’s the part of town close to the interstate, and you’re still not far from downtown,” says Rhonda Kilcoyne, a real estate agent with Making Dreams Realty.
The company’s office is part of Janesville's thriving business district.
Blain's Farm and Fleet provides commercial jobs to the area aiding the local economy.
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An abundance of parks in Janesville
Hampshire Park is at the heart of the neighborhood and offers a playground, a grassy baseball diamond and plenty of open space. A little farther away, the Janesville Youth Sports Complex is a hub for rec sports with 10 baseball and softball fields, four football fields and 10 soccer pitches. On the west side of the interstate is Palmer Park, Janesville’s second-largest, with a kid-friendly zipline and a wading pool. The park’s trails attract cross-country skiers in the winter.
Janesville offers even more recreation. “The city's nickname is Wisconsin’s Great Outside, which means you’re never far from a park,” says Susan Melton, the marketing director for the Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. The popular Ice Age National Scenic Trail cuts through a portion of the area and continues through much of Janesville, covering about 1,000 miles throughout Wisconsin.
The Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses is just east of Royal Acres.
Hampshire Park in Royal Acres offers scenic views and plenty of green space.
Ice Age Trail weaves throughout the neighborhood with several points of entry.
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Homes in the median range for Janesville
Neighborhood homes are mostly ranch-style, with an occasional Colonial Revival, most built from the 1960s to the '70s. It’s typical to find a three-to-four-bedroom house with an attached garage and spacious yards selling from $260,000 and $325,000. The median price for a single-family home in Janesville is $275,000. There are also a few duplexes with prices between $200,000 and $250,000. The neighborhood is quiet, with a CAP crime score of 3 overall, lower than the national average of 4. The First Street website tracks environmental factors and indicates that this neighborhood experiences occasional moderate air quality days.
Ranch-style homes in Royal Acres offer single-story living, ideal for easy mobility.
Split-level homes in the area offer multiple living levels for added privacy and space.
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‘B’ rated Janesville schools
Harrison Elementary provides public education to the neighborhood and gets a B-plus grade from Niche. Students proceed to B-rated Marshall Middle School and Joseph A. Craig High School. The latter has a competitive show choir team called the “Spotlighters,” which has won some competitions. The school even hosts an event called the Spotlight Spectacular.
Harrison Elementary epitomizes academic excellence in Jainsville.
Craig High School in Janesville is located at 401 S Randall Avenue.
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Dining options south on Route 11 by the interstate
South of the business park and close to the interstate are a small collection of restaurants that include fast-food chains Culver’s and Subway. Sidelines Pub and Grill is a sports bar that caters to all ages. It’s the place to catch University of Wisconsin college football games or the Sunday NFL contests. La Jaiba Loca Mexican Restaurant specializes in spicy seafood and becomes a Latin-influenced dance club at night. Schnucks is 3 miles north, and Woodman’s is about a mile farther away.
Sidelines has a friendly atmosphere, perfect for both families and sports fans.
The friendly service and local atmosphere make Culver’s a community favorite.
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Janesville turning around after GM plant closure
Janesville is still rebounding from the closing of a General Motors plant at the end of 2008 which resulted in a loss of 3,000 jobs. Over the past 10 years, new businesses have opened, revitalizing the downtown area with more on the horizon. Part of the city's redevelopment is happening a few miles north as the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center is coming next year. “It should be open by late summer 2025,” Kilcoyne says. In addition to an ice rink, pickleball, and volleyball courts, there’ll be space to host trade shows and conventions.
Janesville Transit System has stops on Ruger Avenue
The Janesville Transit System provides public transportation, with bus stops along Ruger Avenue. The route takes customers to the Janesville Transfer Center downtown. The closest medical center is about 2 miles south at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. Chicago/Rockford International Airport in Rockford, Illinois is about 40 miles south on Interstates 90 and 39.
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Parks in this Area
Hampshire Park
Palmer Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
55 min drive
Royal Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Royal Acres, Janesville sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Royal Acres, Janesville over the last 12 months is $405,495, up 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
843
Median Age
43
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,959
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,481
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
25.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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