There’s a strong sense of community in the Keith Creek neighborhood southeast of downtown Rockford with a very active neighborhood association. “It’s very much a sense of neighbor helping neighbor,” says Keith Creek Neighborhood Association president Dennis Fermenich. “I try to greet every new resident and welcome them to the neighborhood and do whatever I can to help everybody here.” The association also has monthly meetings and an active Facebook page. Getting information out is critical as the neighborhood faces challenges from its namesake waterway.
Keith Creek has many different architectural styles of homes.
From above, Keith Creek looks like many of the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Keith Creek flooding
The Keith Creek flows in an open area in the neighborhood’s northern section near Churchhill Park. About 20 years ago, houses up close to the creek were demolished because of the frequent flooding from the creek. It’s still an issue today, and the City of Rockford is working on a Stormwater Master Plan that, as of the summer of 2024, is still being developed. Businesses in a shopping center at the corner of 18th and Charles had to relocate because of the frequent flooding during heavy rains. “The best thing we can do is tell people to make sure storm drains in the neighborhood remain unclogged. Even lawn debris can stop it up,” Fermenich says.
Keith Creek offers a running water feature throughout the neighborhood.
Keith Creek is a creek that runs under a bridge near Roxbury and Guilford Road.
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Keeping homes in Keith Creek authentic-looking
It’s an established neighborhood with the most recent houses from the 1940s and ‘50s. Craftsman, Cape Cod and bungalows from the early part of the 20th century are priced from $80,000 to $150,000, with condos built in the same era ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. “If there are any renovations to the houses in this neighborhood, the antique look is always there,” Fermenich says. If homes go up for sale, they usually are on the market for an average of 26 days.
The neighborhood is given a CAP crime score level of 4, which is at the national average. “Some homes in the neighborhood have installed motion sensor lighting, which deters people from walking through yards,” he says. “I encourage people to report anything suspicious to police.”
Multi-family homes can be found in Keith Creek.
Smaller homes are found in the Keith Creek neighborhood which are budget friendly.
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Gulotta’s is family-owned
For nearly 50 years, Gulotta’s has been a family-owned carry-out-only pizza restaurant. Their unique approach to pizza is putting the cheese on top of the ingredients. The restaurant even produces its own Mama Gulotta’s pasta sauce, sold in some Rockford grocery stores and the Woodman’s store in Beloit, Wisconsin, about 20 miles north. Record and book collectors will enjoy Toad Hall Records and Books, which has an extensive collection of vinyl, CDs, and 8-tracks, along with books and comic books. There are even vintage stereo systems and cassette decks for sale. Schnucks is on the north side of Charles Street for groceries. Rockford Asian Food Market has meat, produce and Asian spices and ingredients available.
Residents love the specialty items at Toad Hall near Keith Creek.
Schnucks is a popular grocery stop for the resdietns of Keith Creek.
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Churchill Park
On the banks of Keith Creek, Churchill Park is home to one of four skateparks in the city. The park has newly installed ramps and rails for boarders. Wood chips cover the ground at the park’s playground. There’s also a baseball diamond and plenty of green space close to the water.
Churchill Park is open from dawn till dusk.
Churchill Park is located in Rockford, IL.
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Rockford School District 205
Public school options for the neighborhood include Bloom Elementary School, which is rated a C overall on Niche. The school has over 400 students through fifth grade, and the student-teacher ratio is 19-to-1. Abraham Lincoln Middle School students must wear color-coded uniforms, with each grade assigned a different color. Rockford East High School gets a C-plus overall grade from Niche and a B-minus for the quality of teachers.
Lincoln Middle School is the nearest middle school for Keith Creek students.
Bloom Elementary is the nearest school for younger students.
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Rockford Mass Transit District
While plans are underway to open a Metra rail station in Rockford in 2027 to connect commuters to downtown Chicago, public transportation options in Rockford include the Rockford Mass Transit District bus system. Stops on Charles Street can lead west to the nearby UW Health Swedish American Hospital and its large medical campus.
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(Alpine Park) Paulyground - The Mike Pauley Memorial Playground and Pool
Twin Sister Hills Park
Sinnissippi Park
Ingersoll Centennial Park
Davis Park at Founders Landing
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Picnic Area
Trails
Dahlquist Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
18 min drive
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Keith Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Keith Creek, Rockford sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Keith Creek, Rockford over the last 12 months is $115,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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