Located in Scott County
Located within 20 miles of the Quad Cities region of Iowa and Illinois, the small, quiet town of Princeton, Iowa sits along the winding Mississippi River. Princeton has a long history displayed in its vintage architecture, a small-town character expressed through its local businesses and parks and a solid public education system. All these factors have helped shape this small community’s appeal and an up-and-coming housing market.
The recent resurgence of the Quad Cities has been felt in Princeton, where newer housing is contributing to an increasingly vibrant housing market. Craftsman, ranch-style and even hillside, multi-level homes live Princeton’s streets and sit along its side-roads. Homebuyers looking for a quiet lifestyle among the trees can choose from dozens of homes with vast, hilly backyards, while the Mississippi riverfront offers both housing and piers for launching boats into the great river. Local Realtor Matt Wood says, “If you are looking for peacefulness, privacy and nature – and no more close neighbors – then this is the town for you.” Homes vary in price from $160,000 to $440,000, with newer construction offering increased variety in both aesthetic styles and home prices.
Students attend a district whose schools are highly rated by Niche, including the B-plus-rated Virgil Grissom Elementary School, the A-minus-rated North Scott Junior High School and the B-plus-rated North Scott Senior High School. North Scott High’s “Lancers” athletics team is ranked 11th out of Iowa’s 318 high schools, while this high school also features strong STEM programs.
Highway 67 provides commuters with easy access to the heart of the Quad Cities, accessible within an 18-mile drive. With easy access to the region’s employment and cultural hubs, and with a quiet, inviting atmosphere of its own, Princeton offers the best of exurban living from its scenic location along the “Father of Waters.”
Princeton is a primarily residential community, but it is also home to its own selection of amenities, while offering proximity to the Quad Cities’ shopping centers. Wood says, “It’s perfectly located just minutes from shopping and all area attractions, but far enough away to feel like you are on vacation every day.” Princeton’s local businesses feed into this locale’s small-town character and offer food-lovers a taste of Princeton’s character. Three 33 American specializes in comfort foods from pizza and tacos to burgers and fried chicken, while the nearby Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill offers visitors a taste of the Mississippi’s bounty with its fried fish sandwiches, its breaded shrimp and its oysters. Locals looking for an all-encompassing grocery store can commute into Davenport to shop at the nearest Hy-Vee supermarket, nearly a 20-mile drive away; a new Fareway supermarket in neighboring Le Claire is another convenient option for the weekly grocery run.
Residents have easy access to outdoor recreation due to the area’s abundance of parks. Clemens Park, located on the riverbank, welcomes visitors with its picnic shelter, its playground and even a porch swing on which to relax while looking upon the great river and Illinois on the other side. The Old School Park at the heart of town features its own selection of sports fields, while the Water Tower Park is home to a large baseball field for the athletically inclined to test their swing.
Princeton sits at the historical gateway to the American West, the Mississippi River, and this town traces its origins to the founding of Elizabeth City in 1838. Princeton itself was incorporated in 1860, evolving from a ferry crossing to a Midwestern main-street community with its own bank, train station and local industries. Unlike the Quad Cities, where the waxing and waning of local industries significantly impacted population growth and new construction, Princeton has long retained a vintage aesthetic reminiscent of its Old West origins.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Rachel Koth
Keller Williams Legacy Group
(319) 261-9630
339 Total Sales
2 in Princeton
$254,500 Price Range
Jeff Dellitt
Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Bettendorf
(563) 200-7759
165 Total Sales
1 in Princeton
$205,000 Price
Timothy Odey
KW 1Advantage
(563) 594-5324
131 Total Sales
1 in Princeton
$232,500 Price
Lindsay Thiel
Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS DeWitt
(563) 723-4280
199 Total Sales
1 in Princeton
$439,000 Price
Daniel Oien
FIRST CHOICE REAL ESTATE
(563) 770-2353
403 Total Sales
1 in Princeton
$330,000 Price
Peter Voss
3% Listing Company, LLC
(563) 214-0137
178 Total Sales
1 in Princeton
$277,500 Price
On average, homes in Princeton, IA sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Princeton, IA over the last 12 months is $345,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$259,000
Nestled on a private road, you will be escaping to the country in this home. Enjoy the serenity that awaits you in this 3 BR, 2BA ranch home situated on a 1/2 acre lot. Recent updates per seller's records: Roof 2020, well water pump 2024, ADA shower 2022, furnace 2018, flooring 2018, water heater & softener 2018, replacement windows & gutter guards. The 1/2 BA is conveniently located in the
Nancy Billups Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Bettendorf
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Charlotte Courtney Mel Foster Co. Clinton
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8 Acres | Outbuilding! This secluded and private 8-acre property includes a home and an outbuilding, offering ample outdoor space with walking and hunting trails. The home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. An abundance of wildlife can be found throughout the property. Highlights include a shooting range, a 50-foot limestone cliff, two tree stands, and a custom
Robert Strupp Home Marketor, Inc.