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Lawn of the Month in Edgewater
Each month, Edgewater’s neighborhood association honors a home with the championship title of “Lawn of the Month.” Though the award is simply a feature on the neighborhood website, the tradition speaks to the passion locals feel toward how their community is presented. From Flower Fest to Garden Walks in the spring, Edgewater is known for its pristine 20th-century homes and the flora that blooms out front. Bordered to the west by Main Street, well-loved shops and eateries point the way to Downtown Rockford, less than 3 miles south. Rock River flanks the east, where warm weather ushers in boats, water skiing and the seasonal blooms at Anderson Japanese Gardens. With lower taxes and affordability outside of Cook County, Edgewater is a textbook example of Rockford’s historic and easy-going roots.
Overgrown ivy walls and manicured gardens
The gridded residential streets of Edgewater are brick-laden, outlining homes that were largely constructed in the early to mid-20th century. Rock Terrace, a subdivision overlooking Rock River, is lined with ranch-style homes, though “properties on the river don’t usually go up for sale,” says Sully Cadengo, a lifetime local and Realtor with Stateline Real Estate. “There are a lot of generational families, many that have been here for years with names that everybody knows.” Farther inland, homebuyers will find bungalows and traditional architecture, along with custom builds mirroring the styles of Tudor and Colonial Revival. Altogether, no two homes are quite the same. Cohesion is only found in their overgrown ivy walls, manicured gardens and familiar faces. Prices typically range from $60,000 for investment properties to around $600,000 for renovated homes exceeding 5,000 square feet.
Homes in Edgewater come in a variety of style and size.
Colonial revival homes are a popular style in the Edgewater community.
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Local art and pickleball with friends of The Olympic Tavern
Main Street flanks Edgewater to the west, a central thoroughfare for many Rockford residents. The Olympic Tavern sits at the intersection of Main and Fulton, a rustic bar-restaurant deeply saturated in the community. Family-owned and operated since 1945, The Olympic sponsors events like pickleball tournaments and partners with local artists for a spring Artscene. Down the street, The Norwegian is a Scandinavian brunch spot flaunting warm, “Nordic-chic” décor. The owners themselves are Rockford natives who purchased and rehabbed the building with the help of nearby community members. Similarly, Pinnon’s Foods has been around for decades, a well-loved butcher shop with a bakery and pre-made meals to-go. Residents typically head farther east on State Road for Chicagoland favorites like Portillo’s, as well as big-name chains like Sam’s Club, Target and ALDI.
Edgewater residents are treated to The Olympic Tavern, a longtime taproom and restaurant.
Aldi is a go to for grocery shopping for Edgewater residents.
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Music in the Park at the Sinnissippi Music Shell
Oxford Park is Edgewater’s closest community green space, offering spacious ball fields and a playground renovated in 2023. On the other side of Willoughby Avenue, Rockford Country Club provides tiered membership options for golfing on lush fairways. Across the river, Anderson Japanese Gardens has a reputation as one of the finest in the world. “It’s so huge that you can spend a whole day there, and you still won’t see it all,” Linder says. The gardens’ 12 acres feature winding pathways with waterfalls and koi ponds, as well as a brunch café. Sinnissippi Park, however, is among Rockford’s most popular recreational hot spots. A golf course and playground neighbor waterfront gardens and a multi-use path. Over the summer, guests can even attend a Music in the Park series held at the Sinnissippi Music Shell.
Anderson Japanese Gardens offers morning yoga near Edgewater.
Sininissippi pickleball courts are perfect to play games with friends.
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Public schooling and private options in Rockford
Students are zoned for Rockford School District 205. West View Elementary School earns a C-minus on Niche, along with West Middle, the only school in the area that requires uniforms. Guilford High School earns a B, providing students with unique academy pathways according to their career interests. Pathways include courses on business, health, production and service. Enrolling K-12 students, Keith Country Day School is a private option less than a mile south on the eastern corridor of Rock River. “Private schooling is actually preferred in Rockford,” says Claire Linder, Realtor with CENTURY 21. “The public schools are getting better, but a lot of people opt for the private options nearby.” Locally known as just “Keith,” the day school earns an A-plus and was ranked the number one college-preparatory school in the region by Niche in 2024.
West View Elementary School has 420 students from Edgewater.
Students from Edgewater can attend West Middle School.
Guilford High School is an above average, public school serving the Edgewater community.
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The trek to Chicagoland
Edgewater is less than 3 miles north of Downtown Rockford. The bike lanes on Cumberland Street and Fulton Avenue are paired with bus stops, making it convenient to visit the downtown scene without a car. The nearest emergency room is located at Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton, 2 miles west. Though the city doesn’t offer an Amtrak or Metra to Chicago, residents eagerly await the construction of the Rockford Intercity Passenger Rail, set for completion in 2027. For now, the 92-mile commute into Downtown Chicago is trekked on Interstates 290 and 90. Chicago Rockford International Airport is located about 8 miles south. Due to the limited travel options provided by the airport, most opt for the 73-mile trip to Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
The Greenwood Cemetery Chapel and Crematory
The Greenwood Cemetery Chapel and Crematory sits just west of Edgewater’s subdivisions. Established in 1845, it’s Rockford’s largest and oldest cemetery, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Though the 100-acre property is fenced in, homes along the perimeter have an expansive view of the grounds. Greenwood is acknowledged as a final resting place for many of the city’s early settlers. It is thus a cherished destination for living family members and residents throughout the area.
Greenwood Cemetery Chapel is a historic landmark in Rockford near the Edgewater neighborhood.
Veterans Memorial Circle is across the street from Greenwood Cemetery Chapel near Edgewater.
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On average, homes in Edgewater, Rockford sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Edgewater, Rockford over the last 12 months is $150,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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