Belle Meade
Alpine Hills Adventure Park camps
Depending on whether it’s summer or winter, what you can do at Alpine Hills Adventure Park changes. In summer, trails are open for mountain biking or running. In the winter, the snow park is available for tubing, and snow can be made from a machine if it’s cold enough. Nature Quest is a summer camp for ages 5-12 that covers all aspects of the outdoors. Yeti Camp goes for a few days in January, where campers can do snowshoeing and snowboarding and enjoy other nature-themed activities in the snow. Dahlquist and Twin Sister Hills Parks are just a few miles to the west. Dahlquist Park has a walking path about a half mile around the park’s perimeter. Within, there’s a baseball diamond, tennis and basketball courts. Keith Creek flows at the park's edge and connects with Twin Sister Hills Park to the south. A large hill is part of this park, a popular place to be in the winter.Single-family and multi-family homes in Belle Meade
Some of the residents have been in the neighborhood for as long as the houses have, which date to the 1950s. The ranch-style, Cape Cod and split-level styles range from $130,000 to $250,000 and are sturdily built. “You’ll see many houses built with brick,” Cadengo says. Some houses are on quarter acre lots, and living space is between 1,000 and 2,000 square feet. While over 90% of the homes are single-family, there are also a few condos priced between $100,000 and $200,000. Cadengo describes the neighborhood as quiet, and that’s reflected in the CAP crime score index, which puts the neighborhood at a 3, below the national average of 4. None of the eight categories are rated above a 3.Restaurants along Charles and State Streets
Those looking for a close destination for eating out can head south to Charles Street for Burrito Bravo. This unique Mexican restaurant opens at 10 a.m. daily and offers breakfast options. One option is a breakfast tortilla that contains scrambled eggs, onions, tomatoes and jalapenos. A restaurant inside a bowling alley on State Street is known for good food. Shooters Bar & Grill is part of Don Carter Lanes. Shooters is known for Wing Thursdays and Fish Fry Fridays. For groceries, a Schnucks in the Rockford Plaza Shopping Center on Charles Street. For an Asian-themed food stock, Blessed Asian Market is a modest-sized local business. Other businesses on Charles Street include Tri-B Hardware & Supply and Kegel’s Bicycle Store.Fairview Early Childhood Center is a neighborhood preschool
Young learners in Belle Meade can attend Fairview Early Childhood Center, a part of Rockford School District 205. The school does not get a Niche grade and accepts children younger than 5, with classroom education for children as young as 3. Rolling Green Elementary School receives a C from Niche and has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Bernard W. Flinn Middle School gets a C-minus. Athletic teams at Rockford East High School have the unusual nickname of E-Rabs. The ‘e’ stands for east, as in east Rockford, and the ‘rab’ stands for the team’s red and black colors. The school gets a C-plus Niche grade.Public transportation bus stops on Charles and State Streets
There are sidewalks along many neighborhood streets in Belle Meade. For those who rely on public transportation, there are bus stops courtesy of the Rockford Mass Transit District that stop on Charles Street to the south and State Street to the north. Both streets meet at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital, a little east of downtown. This neighborhood is about 90 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. “Not many people work in downtown Chicago and make that long commute. Some people work in the northwest suburbs,” says Mike Lunde, a Realtor with Gambino Realtors with 22 years of experience. The nearest Metra commuter rail station is 30 miles away in Harvard, though there are plans to construct a Rockford Metra station that should be available in 2027. It’s a 20-minute drive to the Chicago/Rockford International Airport. One of Rockford’s largest employers is in the same area, Collins Aerospace. Two thousand people work there and focus on creating high-tech equipment for commercial aircraft and military planes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Helen Schacht
Helen Schacht
Keller Williams Realty Signature
(262) 300-7643
9 Total Sales
1 in Belle Meade
$152,000 Price
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Jamie Ruth
Jamie Ruth
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Signature
(779) 212-7684
98 Total Sales
1 in Belle Meade
$171,420 Price
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Kelly Wolf
Kelly Wolf
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Signature
(815) 420-4425
216 Total Sales
1 in Belle Meade
$155,000 Price
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Jane Lee
Jane Lee
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Top Performers
(224) 300-7623
2,351 Total Sales
1 in Belle Meade
$220,000 Price
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Ginger Sreenan
Ginger Sreenan
Responds QuicklyDICKERSON & NIEMAN
(815) 706-3041
51 Total Sales
1 in Belle Meade
$129,900 Price
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Vic Nafranowicz
Vic Nafranowicz
Responds QuicklyVic Nafranowicz Inc., Realtors
(815) 706-2437
53 Total Sales
1 in Belle Meade
$130,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Harmon Park
(Alpine Park) Paulyground - The Mike Pauley Memorial Playground and Pool
Twin Sister Hills Park
Sinnissippi Park
Anderson Japanese Gardens
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Reuben Aldeen Park
Dahlquist Park
Highland Playground
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Belle Meade | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Belle Meade Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belle Meade, Rockford sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belle Meade, Rockford over the last 12 months is $530,240.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$560,241
Median Sale Price
$530,240
Median Single Family Sale Price
$505,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$530,240
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
224
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Months of Supply
18.00
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
1,036
Median Age
37
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,586
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,339
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
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
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Alpine Ridge
Living between a park and Rockford's major thoroughfare
Palmwood
Minutes from downtown Rockford, Palmwood residents are close to many attractions
Five Points
A Southeast Rockford neighborhood with a historic commercial heart
Miracle Mile
A rejuvenated section of Rockford east of downtown
Twin Sister Hills
Cape Cods and ranch-style homes at the foot of a quaint East Rockford park
Highland Area
Historic homes and residential community feel surrounded by restaurants
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