Arnold
1940s homes with large lots and condos from the 2000s
Ranch-style and Cape Cod houses from the 1940s through the ‘70s were built on lots as big as an acre, with most of them about a half-acre. “Newer homes are sprinkled in as well, with most of them toward Newburg Road in the neighborhood’s southern end,” Bonnell-Campbell says. Most houses range from $165,000 to $225,000, but the broader range is $150,000 to $300,000. The high end can get a 2,600 square foot ranch-style house on a third of an acre or one that has six garage spaces attached to a five-bedroom house on a wooded lot. Condos in the neighborhood were built between the 1980s and 2000s, and their prices range from $140,000 to $240,000. The market in the neighborhood is consistent with similar areas in Rockford. “If it’s the perfect price, condition and location, it will be off the market in a week,” she says.There are some homes along Gordon Avenue, south of Orchard Avenue that are in a lower-lying area and are at risk of flooding during heavy rains. The First Street website has a couple of homes that are in the major flood risk category.
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Retail and restaurants on State Street
State Street in either direction is a retail/restaurant haven including Forest Plaza Shopping Center, a big-box store mecca with Kohl’s, Petco and Michaels as part of the lineup. Target is across the street, and it’s also around grocery store chains like Aldi and Schnucks, as well as a Chicago-area grocer called Valli Produce. The CherryVale Mall has 140 stores on two levels and is five minutes away. There are plenty of dining options, including Lino’s Italian Restaurant, which has been serving pizza and other favorites in Rockford for over 50 years. “It’s an icon, and it’s always packed,” Bonnell-Campbell says. “They only open for dinner. You can get your order half an hour before they open. They do great take-out business. If you’re dining in, it’s like stepping into Old Time Italy.” A few Chicago favorites are also close, including Portillo’s, which has hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and its famous crinkle fries. Lou Malnati’s Pizza specializes in classic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza.
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Schools in the Arnold area
Gregory Elementary School scores a C on Niche and has a 16-to-1 student-teacher ratio. It’s about a mile from most locations in the neighborhood. Eisenhower Middle School is about a 15-minute bus ride to the northwest. The school is rated a C overall. Guilford High School has a B overall grade from Niche. The school has a College and Career Academies program, allowing students to choose a potential career pathway in the business, health, service or production field. The classes include a chance to go to a workplace and learn first-hand from professionals. Rockford Christian is an A-minus rated K-12 private school with a Lower School campus for preschool through fourth grade and a separate Upper School campus for grades five through 12. Rockford University is a private school offering bachelor's and master’s degrees in 80 majors, minors and concentrations. The current enrollment is about 1,100.
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Parks outside the Arnold neighborhood
While the neighborhood's layout offers much green space, there aren’t any parks to take advantage of rest and relaxation opportunities. Mariposa Park is a few miles south and has ample green space, picnic tables, tennis courts and a playground. Alpine Park has a public swimming pool and a gazebo a few miles to the west. More water fun can be had at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford, a waterpark on the mall’s east side near Interstate 39.
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Surrounded by RMTD bus stops
The Rockford Mass Transit District has stops on State Street, Mulford Road, Newburg Road and Arnold Avenue, the major roads surrounding the neighborhood. The nearest hospital is OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, with experts specializing in heart and vascular care and occupational health. The neighborhood is also just 3 miles from the Hard Rock Casino Rockford, a 175,000-square-foot casino hotel with 1,300 slot machines and 50 table games.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Juliano
John Juliano
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
(815) 420-4433
105 Total Sales
1 in Arnold
$160,000 Price
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Judah Sameth
Judah Sameth
Responds QuicklyWillow Real Estate, Inc
(224) 268-8857
141 Total Sales
1 in Arnold
$184,000 Price
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Angela Schmidt
Angela Schmidt
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Signature
(779) 212-7305
126 Total Sales
1 in Arnold
$185,000 Price
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Brad Martin
Brad Martin
Responds QuicklyDICKERSON & NIEMAN
(779) 368-2183
235 Total Sales
1 in Arnold
$160,900 Price
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Douglas Page
Douglas Page
Responds QuicklyRe/Max Property Source-Rockfor
(779) 256-5685
137 Total Sales
1 in Arnold
$142,500 Price
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Jasper St. Angel
Jasper St. Angel
Responds QuicklySt. Angel Real Estate
(815) 420-4708
109 Total Sales
3 in Arnold
$145K - $150K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mariposa Park
(Alpine Park) Paulyground - The Mike Pauley Memorial Playground and Pool
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Arnold | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Arnold Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arnold, Rockford sell after 241 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Arnold, Rockford over the last 12 months is $1,180,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,300,000
Median Sale Price
$1,180,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,180,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
155
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1997
Months of Supply
0.00
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,510
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
717
Median Age
43
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,948
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,071
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.8%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
54.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
34''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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