Scott County enclave offers parkside living near Davenport
Park View sits immediately north of Eldridge in rural Scott County, the product of a master-planned Community Area Development launched in 1968. Once a self-contained suburb beside Scott County Park, the 455-acre layout placed every home within easy reach of greenways, playgrounds, and a pedestrian trail network tucked behind backyards rather than along busy streets. Today roughly 2,700 residents share 75 acres of landscaped parkways, five ball fields, and looping walking paths—recreation the Park View Owners Association maintains while Scott County handles snow removal, road care, and underground utilities. "Park View really has that quiet, family-friendly feel, even though we’re just a short drive from Davenport and Bettendorf, or over the river into Rock Island and Moline—so you get that small-town peace without missing out on everything the Quad Cities have to offer,” says Jennifer Johnston, a local Realtor with Haven Real Estate. “Most folks who live here in Park View or over in Eldridge end up commuting into those areas for work or to take advantage of the bigger-city perks.”
Ranch-style homes and custom builds on half-acre lots
Park View’s housing market centers on ranch-style and New Traditional homes set along quiet cul-de-sacs and gently curving streets. Most listings run between $150,000 and $250,000 and are older single-story builds measuring roughly 1,500 to 1,700 square feet. "Small families can often find starter homes here," Johnston adds. Newer two-story properties span 3,000 to 4,000 square feet and typically list for $400,000 to $500,000. Private half-acre to multi-acre lots command the highest prices, especially when paired with custom construction. A small number of split-level homes rounds out the inventory.
North Scott schools earn strong B to A-minus marks
Students begin their education at Neil Armstrong Elementary, which has an overall B-minus rating from Niche, and then move on to North Scott Junior High, rated A-minus. North Scott Senior High holds a B rating and provides Advanced Placement courses, STEM electives and career–technical programs.
Scott County Park and Lost Grove Lake expand outdoor options
Scott County Park spans hundreds of acres north of town with hiking trails, campgrounds, and a seasonal pool for summer cool-offs. Just east, Lost Grove Lake provides 400 acres of water for fishing and paddling, bordered by the Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area where prairie grasses, wetlands and woodlands shelter deer and migrating waterfowl. Inside the neighborhood, Centennial Park adds ball fields, a playground, and shaded picnic shelters.
Lady Di's comfort food and Hy-Vee grocery five minutes away
Park View’s dining scene is modest, anchored by Lady Di’s Park View Inn, known for hearty Midwestern comfort food, and Park View Café, a cozy spot for burgers and weekend breakfasts. A quick drive south on Le Claire Road into Eldridge opens up additional choices, including Cabos Cantina for tacos and margaritas, plus a Hy-Vee that covers everyday grocery needs alongside a deli and bakery counter
Le Claire Road links Park View to U.S. 61 and Quad Cities flights
Le Claire Road (County Road F45) bisects Park View and meets U.S. 61 two miles west, giving drivers a direct four-mile ride to Eldridge and about 12 minutes to downtown Davenport. Interstate 80 lies nine miles south, while I-74 across the Mississippi links to Illinois. The Quad Cities International Airport in Moline is roughly a 20-minute trip.
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