Aptly named Overlook is a neighborhood that looks out onto downtown Moline, the Mississippi River and the Illinois-Iowa state border, making it part of the Quad Cities area. “Overlook is three minutes up the hill from all the activity of downtown Moline,” says Candice Shamsie, former Overlook resident and current Broker at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors. Some Overlook homes “get seasonal river views of the Mississippi when the leaves fall from the trees.” Overlook includes well-preserved, historic properties as well as single-family homes.
Turn-of-the-century Illinois cottages
There is a slight incline to many of Overlook’s sidewalk and tree-lined streets. It’s common for homes in this area to have a small front patio and a few steps leading up from the sidewalk to the front door. Many homes are cottages built in the early 1900s with three to four bedrooms. Most on the market are between $75,000 and $125,000, averaging around $100,000. Some residents rent homes for around $1,400 per month.
Restored historic homes with tidy lawns are common in the Overlook neighborhood.
Homes neatly line the streets of Overlook.
Homeowners with a knack for handy work enjoy renovating historic homes in Overlook.
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Parks inland and across the river
Locals play fetch at Butterworth Dog Park, play on the playground at Kiwanis Park and stroll down the paved walking paths at Velie Park. Military buffs cross the Rodman Avenue bridge to the Rock Island Arsenal, a national historic landmark and Army installation. Locals can visit the Rock Island Arsenal Museum or cross the footbridge to Sylvan Island, a small island nature park next to Rock Island Arsenal.
Velie Park offers tranquility right in local's backyards in the Overlook neighborhood.
Residents of the Overlook neighborhood have easy access to the Butterworth Dog Park.
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Moline's groceries and restaurants
In Overlook, residents can certainly walk to the park or barber shop, but those who live further from downtown might want to drive to the grocery store or restaurants. Locals grab groceries at La Primavera or Jewel Osco and dine at Las Salsas; they can also head further downtown for more restaurants such as LemonGrass Café or Tony’s Chicago Style Pizzeria.
For grocery needs, Jewel-Osco just outside Overlook, has it all.
Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at Las Salsas just outside the Overlook neighborhood.
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Fun for history buffs and sports fans
The Victorian-era Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center are not on the market, but residents can take advantage of all the historic and cultural programming they offer year-round. These properties belonged to the John Deere family and are now preserved thanks to the William Butterworth Foundation. “They host a lot of community events with free music, garden walks and holiday activities,” says Shamsie. “People take prom pictures and wedding pictures there. It’s free to walk the grounds. The landscaping is beautiful with big, mature trees.” For 21st-century entertainment, locals cheer on the minor league ice hockey team, Quad City Storm, at Vibrant Arena downtown. Additionally, the Spotlight Theatre hosts a Candlelight Concert Series and ComedySportz puts on family-friendly improv comedy shows.
John Deere Pavilion is a free museum located just outside Overlook in Downtown Moline.
Visit The Rock Island Historical Society which resides in the Overlook neighborhood.
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Public and faith-based Moline schools
Area schools include Lincoln-Irving Elementary, rated C-minus on Niche, which includes prekindergarten, John Deere Middle School, rated C-plus on Niche with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1 and Moline High School, rated B-plus. Alleman Catholic High School is rated A-minus and ranked by Niche as the No. 1 Best Private High School in Rock Island County. 97% of Alleman Catholic High School graduates go on to a four-year college.
Children can easily walk or bike to Willard Elementary School in Moline.
John Deere Middle School in Moline offers a variety of programs that challenge children.
Moline High School offers a variety of programs that challenge children.
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Urban amenities close by
When it comes to public transportation, there are many bus stops along 15th Street, 12th Avenue and 6th Avenue. And to get out of town from 6th Avenue, commuters hook onto Interstate 74 and cross the Mississippi River Bridge into Iowa. The nearest general hospital and children’s hospital are both 2 miles away. Also within a 2-mile radius are the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing, Augustana College and Western Illinois University. Quad Cities International Airport is 5 miles away.
The Overlook neighborhood is conveniently located next to the Mississippi River and Quad Cities.
Residents of Overlook are just minutes from the Mississippi River Boardwalk.
The Overlook neighborhood has easy access to public transportation.
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Parks in this Area
Velie Park
Kiwanis Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Stephens Park
Butterworth Dog Park
McCandless Park
Transit
Airport
Quad Cities International
10 min drive
Bus
16 St & 7 Ave
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15 St & 7 Ave
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17 St & 6 Ave
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Hillside Heights Shelter
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12 St & 6 Ave
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12 St & 12 Ave
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Overlook
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Overlook, Moline sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Overlook, Moline over the last 12 months is $132,200, up 39% from the average 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,377
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,576
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.5%
College Graduates
20.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
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®
32/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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