Sinnissippi Park
Traditionally styled homes along traffic circles
Most homes in the neighborhood date back to the first half of the 20th century. Properties with Craftsman, Cape Cod and Colonial Revival design elements are common to the area, and many homes feature brick or wood exteriors and ornamental columns. Homes with Tudor and Spanish-influenced architecture are rare finds in the area. While cul-de-sac streets are nowhere to be found, wide traffic circles on Princeton Avenue and Oaklawn Avenue lend the surrounding homes a comparable feel. On average, homes stay on the market for about a week before being sold, and home values generally range from $105,000 up to $340,000.A short drive to contemporary dining and everyday shopping
Dining and retail options in the immediate area are limited, but Sinnissippi Park residents aren’t far from several of Rockford’s best eats and shops. Sitting near Rural Street and Guilford Road on the neighborhood’s west side, Lydia’s Café serves breakfast platters and lunch plates in a casual setting with décor from local artists, and Primo’s Pizza keeps it simple with crowd-pleasing pies. Other restaurants nearby are southwest of the neighborhood in downtown Rockford. Abreo offers a rotating menu of refined dinners and wines in an open-air dining room, while Uncle Nick’s is a staple for Greek fast food served from a vintage food stand. Businesses in the neighborhood include Carpenter’s Corner Thrift & More, which offers an assortment of gently used clothes, home décor and other items, and To the Nines, a local favorite for pet grooming services. A Schnucks store is available 2 miles south for groceries, and other general retailers such as Target and Aldi are about 5 miles east of the neighborhood near East State Street.Holes-in-one at the Sinnissippi Golf Course
The eponymous Sinnissippi Park is on the neighborhood’s north end. One of Rockford’s key destination parks, it features the Sinnissippi Music Shell amphitheater, a nine-hole golf course and a pickleball area with six courts. Immediately north of the main park, the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens simulates a tropical setting to nurture varied plant species, butterflies, lorikeets and other wildlife. To the west of the neighborhood, the Ken-Rock Community Center offers recreational programs for kids and adults. Highland Park offers a smaller park environment with a playground.Plant swaps and yoga sessions with nature at Nicholas Conservatory
As one of Rockford’s leading destination parks, the eponymous Sinnissippi Park offers a mix of recreational programming. The Sinnissippi Music Shell has hosted the Music in the Park series for more than 50 years, letting guests enjoy local bands while taking in the Stateline’s natural beauty. The Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens hosts guided tours of the facility, outdoor yoga sessions and an annual houseplant swap event. Sinnissippi Golf Course hosts adult and youth tournaments and beginner-friendly game specials from the springtime to early fall.Educational foundations at Rockford Public Schools
Kids in the Sinnissippi Park area are zoned for schools within the Rockford Public Schools 205 district. Students at Bloom Elementary School can participate in before- and after-school programs hosted on campus by the local YMCA of Rock River Valley. The school has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio and earns a C grade on Niche. Lincoln Middle School earns a C-minus grade. Rockford East High School offers more than 45 athletic and extracurricular programs and earns a C-plus grade on Niche.Daily commutes on Rural Street
Sinnissippi Park residents are about 2 miles away from downtown Rockford. Rural Street acts as the area’s primary thoroughfare for east-west travel and connects to state Highway 251/North 2nd Street for trips north to Loves Park and other areas. Mass Transit District bus services are available with stops on Parkview Avenue and Rural Street. The nearest hospital, UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, is 1 mile south of the neighborhood. Residents are about 88 miles away from Chicago. For residents commuting into the big city, Metra rail services are scheduled to arrive in Rockford in 2027. For travel beyond northern Illinois, Chicago Rockford International Airport is 7 miles south of Sinnissippi Park.Important things to know
According to the Flood Factor index, some areas within the Sinnissippi Park area may have flood risks of 2 feet or more during inclement weather. Buyers are advised to check if a home meets current building code and insurance requirements prior to making a purchase.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amanda Clark
Responds QuicklyGambino Realtors
(815) 623-0164
58 Total Sales
1 in Sinnissippi Park
$227,000 Price
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John Juliano
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
(815) 420-4433
105 Total Sales
2 in Sinnissippi Park
$176K - $183K Price Range
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Brad Martin
Responds QuicklyDICKERSON & NIEMAN
(779) 368-2183
235 Total Sales
1 in Sinnissippi Park
$103,000 Price
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Jasper St. Angel
Responds QuicklySt. Angel Real Estate
(815) 420-4708
109 Total Sales
1 in Sinnissippi Park
$184,000 Price
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Angie Wait
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Signature
(779) 210-6173
336 Total Sales
1 in Sinnissippi Park
$175,000 Price
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Justin Pillion
Keller Williams Inspire
(815) 336-4097
141 Total Sales
1 in Sinnissippi Park
$108,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sinnissippi Park | US |
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Homicide | 4 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sinnissippi Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sinnissippi Park, Rockford sell after 171 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sinnissippi Park, Rockford over the last 12 months is $379,000, up 120% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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