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A hideaway neighborhood by the Rock River
A small group of houses is wedged between the Sinnissippi Park and Golf Course and the Anderson Japanese Gardens in a neighborhood called Jacoby Heights, all while The Rock River flows west. The homes are spacious and are on large lots. “Rick Nielsen has a home in this neighborhood,” says Ernie Hunter, who owns Ernie Hunter Realty, talking about the guitarist and lead songwriter of Rockford’s Cheap Trick, who rose to fame in the 1970s and ‘80s. “He used to live in a historic house in the neighborhood but now lives in another one near Keith Country Day School.”
Nature is all around the Jacoby Heights neighborhood, on the Rock River's eastern banks.
Jacoby Heights thrives on the Rock River's east bank, where nature surrounds you.
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Historic home on Jacoby Place
The homes on the west side of Jacoby Place are on large lots. Nielsen used to live in a historic house on about 2 acres of land. The 1865 Italian Villa is recognized as a historic landmark in Rockford and was Nielsen’s home until he sold it in 1988. The homes closer to the river cost $600,000 to $900,000. “The homes on the east side of Jacoby Place are less expensive,” Hunter says. Those range from $200,000 to $550,000. Home styles are Colonial Revival, Georgian Colonials, Tudor and ranch-style from the early to mid-20th century. Large lots range from a third of an acre to 2 acres.
Houses close to the river include large estates and are priced between $600,000 and $900,000.
Jacoby Heights offers ranch-style homes from 200-thousand to 550-thousand.
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Jacoby Heights is surrounded by nature
To the south of the neighborhood is Sinnissippi Park, which contains the park’s music shell, the site for summer concerts on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The Rockford Convention and Visitors Bureau has a Cheap Trick Fan Trail, highlighting areas around the city the band frequented. The music shell is one of those stops. The band played at the Music Shell in 1969 and then again in 1975. During Christmas, the park is lit up for the Festival of Lights, which starts in late November. Connected to the park is the Sinnissippi Golf Course, the oldest in the Rockford Park District, featuring nine challenging holes. Across 2nd Street, along the river, is the Sinnissippi Gardens, with dozens of varieties of rose plants. To the south is Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, a tropical-themed botanical garden. To the north of the neighborhood is Anderson Japanese Gardens. This project started when owner John Anderson visited a similar garden in Oregon and wanted to start something in his backyard. Today, it’s a public venue spread over 12 acres. “One of my favorite things to do is walk on the Rock River Recreation Path,” Hunter says, who lives in the area. It’s a paved path that follows the Rock River and leads south into downtown Rockford.
Jacoby Heights offers convenience to a nearby local golf course.
Jacoby Heights is surrounded by natural beauty on residential streets and at parks.
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A-plus rated private school in Jacoby Heights
Near the Rock River, a prekindergarten through 12th-grade school is within walking distance to neighborhood students who want a private option. Keith County Day School is rated as an A-plus on Niche and is known for preparing students for the best colleges. Public school students can attend classes in the Rockford School District 205, which includes Bloom Elementary, rated a C on Niche. Eisenhower Middle School also gets a C grade. Rick Nielsen, along with Cheap Trick bandmates Tom Petersson and Bun E. Carlos, whose real name is Brad Carlson, all graduated from Guilford High School, which gets a B grade on Niche. Those living in Jacoby Heights are also close to the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford, which is connected to the University of Illinois at Chicago and enrolls just over 200 students annually.
Jacoby Heights includes the University of Illinois Rockford.
Guilford High School is located in Rockford, IL.
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Eat at the Anderson Japanese Gardens
Jacoby Heights is a small residential neighborhood, but a restaurant that’s part of Anderson Japanese Gardens is close. Fresco at the Gardens stresses its farm-to-table options. Enjoy a meal while admiring the view of the gardens through the large windows. Across the river, about 2 miles east, is The Norwegian on Main Street, which provides a relaxed atmosphere and serves breakfast and lunch. There are meaty and plant-based options on the menu. The restaurant is open during the evening, Thursday through Saturday, for live music performances. Grocery options include Gray's Food Store, about three miles east, and Schnucks in the Rockford Plaza Shopping Center, the same distance to the south.
Fresco at the Gardens is part of the Anderson Japanese Gardens.
Tuesday Evening in the Gardens is a great tradition at Anderson Japanese Gardens.
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Rockford Mass Transit District buses leading downtown
The neighborhood has public transportation options, with Rockford Mass Transit District stops on Parkview Avenue that could lead to the downtown area, about 3 miles to the south. The downtown area has more entertainment options, including a show at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, a Rockford Ice Hogs hockey game or a concert at the BMO Center. Getting away may mean a 23-minute drive to the Chicago Rockford International Airport or O’Hare International Airport in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, about a 70-mile drive.
Rockford Mass Transit District offers great bus routes for locals to get around Rockford.
The Rockford Mass Transit District offers bus routes throughout Rockford.
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Parks in this Area
Blackhawk Park
Sinnissippi Park
Ingersoll Centennial Park
Davis Park at Founders Landing
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Picnic Area
Trails
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Beattie Park Playground
Rock River Recreation Path
Sinnissippi Gardens
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jacoby Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jacoby Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jacoby Heights, Rockford sell after 248 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Jacoby Heights, Rockford over the last 12 months is $168,000, down 79% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$2,599,500
Median Sale Price
$168,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,599,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-79%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$502
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
36
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
24.00
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,736
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,260
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
172
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,875
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,461
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.3%
Advanced Degrees
17.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
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®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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