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Community-focused area southwest of downtown Rockford
Southwest of downtown Rockford is a neighborhood that’s an acronym for one of the efforts to revitalize this part of the city. Swiftt stands for South West Ideas for Today and Tomorrow. That organization focuses on attracting and maintaining business in the area. It’s a neighborhood where the community works to make lives better. One of those places is the St. Elizabeth Catholic Community Center, which runs a food and clothing pantry. “We serve about 400-500 households weekly and provide people with a 2 to 3-day supply of emergency meals to those who qualify,” says Daniel Castree, the food pantry coordinator. “There’s also a clothing pantry that’s open twice a week. Everything from infant to adult clothes has been donated.”
Downtown Swiftt offers many shops and stores close to the Rock River.
Swiftt is home to an organization that helps improve the area, and it is named after as well.
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New music stage in Levings Park
The community also gathers for recreation. A new music stage is part of Levings Park's summer 2024 music season. It's the new site for summer concerts like Live at Levings and Domingos en el Parque, which caters to the Hispanic community. They run from June through August and feature local talent performing on Sundays, with each series happening on alternating weeks. West Rock Wake Park is on Levings Lake and provides water skiing and wakeboarding lessons. Instead of a boat, a cable system is used in the instruction. Liberty Park has a spray pad, baseball diamond and playground. Over 150 acres of trees, plants and flowers can be explored at the Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden. It’s also the site of a concert series in the Fountain Garden on Sundays from mid-July through early September. Access to the Rock River via boat can be done with a designated launch site at the end of Lane Street.
Levings Park
Levings Park offers scenic views near the Rock Wake Park.
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City of Rockford home improvement grants
The houses closer to downtown are mostly older, priced between $50,000 and $100,000. Some homes need work, and the City of Rockford has what is called the Home Repair and Accessibility Program for people who need help financing improvements who are at or below 80% of the area median income level. Some of the older houses are Cape Cod and minimal traditional. Older homes have been renovated, and some have been torn down and replaced with new construction. Renovations and newer homes are in the $200,000 to $250,000 range. “Further away from downtown, the houses are on larger lots, usually a quarter to a half an acre,” says Fidel Batres, a broker with Keller Williams Realty Signature with 12 years of real estate experience. “Further to the west, there are larger lots, up to five acres.” These are priced from $200,000 to $300,000—townhouses built in the early 2000s range from $150,000 to $200,000.
Swiftt offers close knit community living among mature trees and neighborhoods.
Swiftt is a small close knit community with homes that have charm.
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Rockford Mass Transit District
Public transportation options include the Rockford Mass Transit District, which has stops on major roads in the Swiftt neighborhood. Central Avenue and Main Street are north/south roads with bus stops, while there are additional opportunities to catch the bus on east/west corridors like Morgan Street and Ogilby Road. Many neighborhood streets have sidewalks that make it easy to get to those stops. The Chicago/Rockford International Airport is 5 miles south of the Swiftt neighborhood.
Mass transit options are available to the residents of the Swiftt area.
The Rock River in Swiftt offers scenic views to the residents.
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Rockford or Winnebago Schools
Most students living in Swiftt attend Rockford School District Number 205 public schools, including Ellis Elementary School, with a C-minus overall Niche grade. The student-teacher ratio is 14-to-1. Some students move on to Kennedy Middle School, rated a C-minus overall. Auburn High School students can participate in the business academy, preparing students for the business world. The school is rated a B overall on Niche. A few students in the western part of the neighborhood are zoned to Winnebago Community School District Number 323, rated a B-plus overall.
Auburn Hight School is the primary school that residents send their children to.
Kennedy Middle School is rated top in the area of Swiftt.
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A taste of Chicago in Rockford
While Rockford is about 95 miles northwest of Chicago, Luichi’s Hot Dogs has Chicago staples like Polish sausage, Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs on the menu. It’s an authentic taste of the Windy City in the neighborhood. They also serve pizza, gyros and wings. Long lines usually form at Benny’s Dariette for their shakes and ice cream flavors like coconut and lemon. They’re also known for Granitas, a frozen Italian dessert similar to sorbet. A few neighborhood markets for grocery errands include M&M Market. Save A Lot has a broader selection and is located on State Street.
Murals can be found in downtown Swiftt and offer color and charm.
Luichi's Hot Dogs offers more than just your average hot dog in Swiftt, Rockford.
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Parks in this Area
Blackhawk Park
Sinnissippi Park
Levings Park
Ingersoll Centennial Park
Davis Park at Founders Landing
Liberty Park
Beattie Park Playground
South Park
Rock River Recreation Path
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
17 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Swiftt
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Swiftt, Rockford sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Swiftt, Rockford over the last 12 months is $109,506, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This prime lot is approved for the construction of a single building with 4 units, offering great potential for developers and investors. All utilities ready! Water, sewer gas and electric. The site is permit ready with current Planned Unit Development (PUD), ensuring consistency with the community’s architectural standards and vision. This location provides easy access to local amenities with
WITH OVER 1500 SF OF LIVING SPACE THIS HOME IS BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS. 2 BEDROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR WITH A POSSIBLE 3RD BEDROOM ON THE 2ND LEVEL THAT HAS A GREAT HARDWOOD FLOOR. 1 BATH ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND AN AREA IN THE BASEMENT ROUGHED-IN FOR A POTENTIAL 2ND BATH.NEW FLOOR VYNAL-2024,RECENTLY FRESH PAINT-2024.ENTIRE HOME NEW PIPING AND PLUMBING.NEW FURNACE-2024,NEW AIR CONDISNER -2023,NEW WATER
This prime lot is approved for the construction of 3 single buildings with 5, 6 and 8 units, offering great potential for developers and investors. The buildings constructed will need to conform to current approved Planned Unit Development (PUD), ensuring consistency with the community’s architectural standards and vision. Utilities on site. This location provides easy access to local amenities
PRICE REDUCED! This nice home is a must-see if you are looking for a clean and available two bedroom ranch style home in Rockford. A few highlights include a front living room, rear kitchen, front and rear security doors, newer vinyl windows, laundry hook-ups in the basement, along with off-street parking and an included outdoor shed. $50 water/sewer/garbage allowance per month. $25 application
Spacious all brick Ranch. Hardwood flooring. New windows throughout. LG eat-in kitchen, huge finished basement. Home was previously used as an Airbnb. Excellent for gatherings and get togethers!
Chris KoutsopanagosBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,413
Median Age
34
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,336
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,336
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.7%
% Population in Labor Force
56.8%
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®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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