$159,651Average Value$299Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
About 4 miles north of downtown Rockford
Halsted Road is an east-west road that runs through the middle of the Halsted Road neighborhood, about 4 miles north of downtown Rockford. There’s a diverse mix of people who call this neighborhood home. “It’s a perfect first-time homebuyers’ neighborhood. If people are in that category, I steer them in this direction,” says Dana Bonnell-Campbell, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starke Real Estate and a lifelong Rockford resident. “At the same time, there are people who have lived here their whole life.
Halsted Road is an established neighborhood 4 miles north of downtown Rockford.
Many homes in Halsted Road have large, grassy lawns.
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Modestly built houses in the Halsted Road neighborhood
There’s an older stock of homes in the Halsted Road neighborhood with between 1,000 and 2,000 square feet of space and two to three bedrooms. The era is from the 1940s to the ‘60s, and the styles are primarily ranch, with some Cape Cods peppered periodically. A few homes are on quarter-acre lots, and the price range is between $100,000 and $200,000. “Any home under $100,000 most likely will need work,” Bonnell-Campbell says. As of the summer of 2024, the Rockford market is experiencing a low inventory of homes. When a house goes on the market in this neighborhood, it’s usually sold in just a few days if priced correctly.
Homes in Halsted Road have large driveways with ample space.
A postal worker delivers mail in the neighborhood of Halsted Road.
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Ridge Avenue and Collins Parks are part of the neighborhood
Two block-sized neighborhood parks include the one on Ridge Avenue, with tennis courts and a small playground. The appropriately named Ridge Avenue Park also has a baseball diamond and ample green space. Collins Park has a small playground partially shaded by trees at the intersection of River Bluff Boulevard and Latham Street. The remainder of the park has primarily unshaded green space. A couple of miles east, along the Rock River, is Mercyhealth Sportscore One, with 18 soccer fields, eight lighted baseball diamonds and boat launch sites. Rockford Country Club was founded in 1899 and is a members-only golf experience. Amenities at the club include an Olympic-size pool and clubhouse.
Mercyhealth Sportscore One Complex has many ball fields to play at.
Ridge Ave. Park is one of many parks with basketball courts in Halsted Road.
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West View Elementary is the neighborhood school
The public school option is Rockford School District 205, including the one already in the neighborhood. West View Elementary earns a C-minus on Niche. West Middle School gets the same grade and has about 850 students in grades six through eight. Students must wear a uniform with specific colors for each grade level. Auburn High School receives a B grade from Niche and has one of the country's oldest and most active JROTC programs, training students for a possible military career. Boylan Catholic High School is the private school option, earning an A-minus on Niche. The school has a 9-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a 98% graduation rate.
West Middle School features stately architecture.
Auburn High School is a highly rated public school.
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Eating options along Main Street
The Swedish Pancake House is located in the North Towne Shopping Center and opens at 6 every morning. In addition to serving breakfast favorites, there’s an in-house bakery. Swedish-style pancakes are different in that they’re sweet, buttery, thin and often topped with cream or jam. An old-school donut shop vibe happens at Doughboys Donuts, with a display case full of freshly made treats. The crust is thin, and the slices are cut into squares at Anna’s Pizza. They also have other Italian options on the menu, like spaghetti and lasagna. Walmart Supercenter and ALDI are the grocery options, about a 5-minute drive to the west on Riverside Boulevard, while going a bit to the east near Main Street is a Dollar General for quick essentials.
An old-school donut shop called Doughboys Donuts has been in business for over 20 years.
Swedish-style pancakes are sweet, buttery, thin and often topped with cream or jam.
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Museums south on Main Street
Public transportation options include catching the bus on Main Street and heading south toward downtown, including the Riverfront Museum Park campus, a collection of attractions along the Rock River. The Burpee Museum of Natural History focuses on dinosaurs, while the Discovery Center Museum emphasizes science and hands-on exhibits. Downtown Rockford has revitalized itself over the last five years, with new businesses in old buildings along the riverfront. Heading north on Main leads to the Amazon Fulfillment Center, which employes hundreds at its large warehouse.
Halsted Road is near many main roads making transportation to the city effortless.
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Parks in this Area
Sinnissippi Park
Davis Park at Founders Landing
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Picnic Area
Trails
Ridge Ave. Park
Collins Park
Rock River Recreation Path
Sinnissippi Gardens
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
24 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Halsted Road
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Halsted Road Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Halsted Road, Rockford sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Halsted Road, Rockford over the last 12 months is $445,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
3-bedroom, 2-bath home with dining room, living room w/hardwood floors & woodburning fireplace. Basement with finished family room and an additional room that can be used as an office or playroom for the kids. There is a 2-car attached garage with a new opener. There is also a fenced in back yard. NOTE: THE HOME & ALL APPLIANCES ARE SOLD AS IS" CHOICE HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED! EARNEST MONEY TO
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,767
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,546
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,306
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80%
College Graduates
17.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
% Population in Labor Force
56%
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®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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