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Karstens-City Line is a primarily residential neighborhood on between Rock Island and Moline.
Urban living near the Quad Cities
Moline is a town that was built from the top down. Starting along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, settlers founded lumber mills and, eventually, factories as they created residential areas on the bluffs above the water. The Karstens-City Line neighborhood was started a little later than Old Towne and has a mix of homes from the turn of the century through today. It’s a primarily residential area with its own green space but also contains the City Line Plaza shopping mall, grocery stores and eateries. It’s also adjacent to a medical park and Saukie Golf Course. Bordered on one side by the city line between Moline and Rock Island, the neighborhood is centrally located in the Quad Cities and near roadways like 19th Avenue and Interstate 74.
Shopping on the City Line
The neighborhood’s shopping and dining can be found along 19th Avenue. City Line Plaza shopping mall contains a Family Dollar, the Jewel-Osco Market and Thai Flavors. The Jewel-Osco Market offers customers groceries, a pharmacy and a fuel station, while Thai Flavors restaurant is known for its generous portions and inviting atmosphere. It has lunch specials, vegetarian options and an extensive menu, including bubble teas, curries and spicy volcano ramen. Right across the street, Village Inn serves breakfast all day, along with award-winning pies sold whole or by the slice.
Karstens-City Line has access to multiple grocery options, including a local ALDI.
Karstens-City Line features niche grocery options as well, including Katy's Imports.
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Mixed-use neighborhood with a mix of housing
The Karstens-City Line neighborhood has a mix of established homes and newer builds, including several condo complexes. Depending on a resident’s needs, they can choose from duplexes, split-levels, ranch-style houses, bungalows and Cape Cods ranging from 1,000 to 1,700 square feet of living space. Houses are set back from the street, and well-kept sidewalks rest outside nicely sized yards with mature trees. Prices range from $85,000 for a two-bedroom condo to $385,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style house.
Karstens-City Line is a mostly quiet neighborhood with ready access to amenities to the north.
Smaller peaked roof cottages are ubiquitous throughout Karstens-City Line.
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Integrated green spaces for daily use
"Karstens Park is a real neighborhood park with a baseball diamond, basketball court and new playground. It was the oldest playground in Moline, but it was replaced in 2021. There’ve been heavy investments made in the past few years to revitalize the spaces,” says Eric Griffith, the Director of Parks and Recreation for Moline for the past four years. “Stephens Park is a regional park and is much larger. It draws people from all across Moline, and there’s a Belgian Fest that happens every year that brings people from around the Quad Cities. They also have different activities like Rolle Bolle (a Belgian form of bowling). There are leagues and some tournaments here.”
Karstens Park is the perfect place for Karstens-City Line residents to take an afternoon stroll.
Karstens Park's greenspace supplements the smaller lawns found in Karstens-City Line.
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Road trip to Chicago
Near roadways like 19th Avenue and Interstate 74, Karstens-City Line has more than one way to get around. Moline is a bike-friendly town, and the neighborhood is no different. There are numerous bus stops around the area to take commuters to the Rock Island Arsenal or John Deere headquarters, two of the major employers in the Quad Cities. The neighborhood is centrally located and is just two miles from downtown Moline and the Mississippi River. Just over 2 miles away, residents have UnityPoint Health-Trinity Moline medical center. It’s 5 miles from Quad Cities International Airport, 6 miles from Black Hawk College and 175 miles from Chicago.
Ice cream socials, after-school programs and integrated technology
Students might attend schools like Eugene Field Elementary, John Deere Middle or Moline Senior High. John Deere Middle earned a C-plus from Niche, while Field Elementary and Moline Senior High have a B and B-plus, respectively. Eugene Field Elementary is known for its incredibly active Parent Teacher Association. It sponsors ice cream socials, book fairs and a family trivia night. John Deere Middle participates in the Lights on for Learning program, which tutors children before or after school and on Saturdays. Moline Senior High began as a two-room schoolhouse in the late 1800s. Today, it’s a one-to-one technology school where each student receives a Chromebook for classroom use.
Karstens-City Line kids are challenged to excel at Hamilton Elementary School.
Karstens-City Line kids can participate in a variety of athletic programs at Moline High School.
Rock Island High School serves Karstens-City Line students grades 9 through 12.
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Parks in this Area
Velie Park
Stephens Park
Lincoln Park
McCandless Park
Karstens Park
Transit
Airport
Quad Cities International
12 min drive
Bus
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4 St & 19 Ave
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2 St & 19 Ave
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7 St & Wildwood Dr
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5 St & 23 Ave
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1 St & 19 Ave
Karstens-City Line Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Karstens-City Line, Moline sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Karstens-City Line, Moline over the last 12 months is $515,470, up 106% 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
3,190
Median Age
46
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,744
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,477
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.2%
Advanced Degrees
13.5%
% Population in Labor Force
55.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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