Homes for Rent in Dixon Pines, Machesney Park

Dixon Pines in Machesney Park, a northern suburb of Rockford, offers a blend of suburban and recreational living. In the early 1980s, residents initiated a movement to form a village to provide municipal services and prevent neighboring localities from claiming land for commercial development. This neighborhood features homes primarily in ranch-style and split-level designs, with most properties ranging from a quarter acre to 1 acre. Houses typically have three to four bedrooms and between 1,000 and 2,500 square feet, with a small pocket of homes built between 2000 and 2010. The area is part of the Harlem School District 122, which includes Ralston Elementary, Harlem Middle School, and Harlem High School. Dixon Pines is surrounded by various attractions, including the 338-acre Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve with its 18-hole golf course and the expansive Rock Cut State Park, offering 40 miles of hiking trails and 25 miles of equestrian and mountain biking paths. Schoonmaker Park features Rover Run Dog Park, playgrounds, and sports fields. Retail and dining options are concentrated at the intersection of Routes 251 and 173, with stores like Target and The Home Depot, and unique dining experiences such as Pig Minds Brewing Company, a vegan brewery. The neighborhood is about 10 miles from both Rockford and Beloit, Wisconsin, though a car is necessary due to the lack of public transportation. Future commuting options will improve with the planned Metra commuter rail station in Rockford by 2027. Some homes near Ventura Boulevard and Brentwood Road are in a moderate to severe flood plain, posing a higher risk of flooding.