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The oldest Quad City
Bordered by the Rock River and the only stretch of the Mississippi that runs east to west, Rock Riverfront offers quaint waterfront homes a short drive from Downtown Rock Island. Across the Mississippi from Iowa, this is an established community that enjoys all four seasons. While many homes sit right on the water, with small walkways leading to the shore, a flood wall prevents swampy yards and flooding. The oldest Quad City, the neighborhood has a logging history in which lumber was floated up and down the Mississippi, with the industry’s heyday from 1860 to 1905. According to Mayor Mike Thoms, who is a lifelong resident of Rock Island, “This a community-based city, not an industrial city. Other Quad Cities, like Moline, have a lot of manufacturing still, but we’re mostly residential. We have a lot of long-termers and new people moving in as well.”
Rock Riverfront lies on the shores of the Mississippi River.
Rock Riverfront is on the western edge of Rock Island.
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Waterfront recreation
Situated just a few miles west, Sunset Park is known for its waterfront views and walking trails. Guests can stroll along the park’s isthmus with Lake Porter on its west side and a smaller pond on its east side. To the south, locals can dock and sail their boats out of Sunset Marina or check out Sunset Park Overlook for a calming wooded spot to relax or walk along the coast. Additionally, Black Hawk Forest, to the east, offers its own set of walking trails through dense forest. Along the way, there are historically significant monuments related to the Sauk Tribe of Indigenous Americans.
Rock Riverfront anglers will enjoy passing the time at Sunset Park.
Rock Riverfront boaters will enjoy the easy access to the river at Sunset Park Marina.
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Quaint waterfront homes
Prospective homeowners choose from a selection of Cape Cods with pointed roofs and bay windows, bungalows with protruding sunrooms and ranch-style properties of varying colors and sizes. For below $60,000, buyers can find a one-bedroom, one-bathroom property; however, most homes run in the $80,000 to $100,000 range, with four-bedroom Colonial Revival properties at the top of that range. Some homes are positioned near central Rock Island, along U.S. Route 67. Others are available along the Rock River, affording some residents private access to the water.
Rock Riverfront features a variety of home styles and sizes.
Rock Riverfront has many 1 bedroom 1 bathroom homes on modest lots.
The Rock Riverfront neighborhood has direct access to the Mississippi River.
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Upcoming pedestrian mall
Close to home, locals can pick up groceries from international markets, like U.S. & African Food Market and Asian Mart. For a more extensive grocery trip, there’s Hy-Vee Grocery Store on 18th Avenue. To eat out, Riverfront Grill is a popular spot known for its salad bar and views of the Rock River, which residents can admire from an outdoor patio. Mayor Thoms says the city is undergoing renovations, creating new pedestrian spaces. “We’re taking Downtown’s existing pedestrian mall and renovating it,” Thoms says. “The main thing we’re focusing on is creating curb-less streets and widening sidewalks. That way, in the evenings, you can block the street off, so people can walk around and go from one bar or restaurant to the next.”
Rock Riverfront residents can enjoy a casual meal in the sun at Riverfront Grill.
Rock Riverfront features an Asian market with imported foods and specialty items.
Rock Riverfront has retail businesses offering essentials and groceries.
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What's happening in Rock Island
The city of Rock Island hosts numerous community events throughout the year. In the summer, live music takes over the banks of Riverfront Park at Thursday Night Groove. At the free concert, locals bring lawn chairs and listen to bands in various genres. But that’s not the only free summertime arts event in Rock Island. In Lincoln Park, the Genesius Guild puts on classical theatre performances every weekend. A Labor Day Parade and St. Patrick’s Day Marathon with other Quad Cities also occur annually. But that’s not all. With Downtown Rock Island’s current revitalization, Mayor Thoms says old community favorites, like the popular Ya Maka My Weekend Caribbean culture festival, will return around 2025 once construction is complete.
Rock Riverfront residents can enjoy summer events at Riverfront Park.
Downtown Rock Island is a short drive from Rock Riverfront.
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School days
Students are zoned for Rock Island School District No. 41 and can attend Earl H. Hanson Elementary School before Edison Jr High School. These schools get C-pluses from Niche. Then, they may finish their public education at Rock Island High School, which receives a B-minus. Rock Island High School – or “Rocky” as locals call it – offers nine Advanced Placement (AP) classes and nearly 30 Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.
Rock Island High School, also known as "Rocky" near Rock Riverfront.
Edison Junior High serves Rock Riverfront and surrounding neighborhoods' younger students.
Nearby Frances Willard Elementary School serves Rock Riverfront's younger students.
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Getting around Rock Riverfront
Bus stops in the neighborhood travel throughout the city of Rock Island, which is about 85 miles southeast of Cedar Rapids, 100 miles northwest of Peoria and 170 miles west of Chicago. Illinois State Route 92 leads across the Rock River, heads towards Milan and links to U.S. Highway 280. When it’s time to fly, the Quad Cities International Airport is about 6 miles south.
Residents will find easy access to public transportation throughout Rock Riverfront.
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On average, homes in Rock Riverfront, Rock Island sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Rock Riverfront, Rock Island over the last 12 months is $83,125, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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