Why Live in Karstens-City Line
Karstens-City Line in Moline offers a blend of historic and modern living, with homes ranging from turn-of-the-century builds to contemporary condos. This primarily residential neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including duplexes, split-levels, ranch-style houses, bungalows, and Cape Cods, with living spaces between 1,000 and 1,700 square feet. The area is known for its well-maintained sidewalks, mature trees, and spacious yards. Residents enjoy local amenities such as Karstens Park, which includes a baseball diamond, basketball court, and a newly replaced playground, and Stephens Park, a regional park that hosts the annual Belgian Fest and Rolle Bolle activities.
Educational options include Moline Senior High, which has a high rating and is noted for its technology-forward approach, providing each student with a Chromebook. The active Parent Teacher Association at Eugene Field Elementary and the Lights on for Learning program at John Deere Middle enhance the community's educational environment.
Karstens-City Line features convenient shopping and dining along 19th Avenue, including City Line Plaza with Family Dollar, Jewel-Osco Market, and Thai Flavors restaurant. Village Inn, known for its all-day breakfast and award-winning pies, is also nearby. The neighborhood's proximity to major roadways like 19th Avenue and Interstate 74, as well as its bike-friendly streets and numerous bus stops, make commuting easy. Key locations such as downtown Moline, the Mississippi River, UnityPoint Health-Trinity Moline medical center, Quad Cities International Airport, and Black Hawk College are all within a few miles, while Chicago is 175 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karstens-City Line a good place to live?
Karstens-City Line is a good place to live. Karstens-City Line is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Karstens-City Line has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 6.0 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $75,477 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 33.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Karstens-City Line are home owners, with 23.9% of residents renting and 76.1% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Karstens-City Line, IL a safe neighborhood?
Karstens-City Line, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Karstens-City Line?
The median home price in Karstens-City Line is $462,490. If you put a 20% down payment of $92,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $103K a year to afford the median home price in Karstens-City Line. The average household income in Karstens-City Line is $75K.
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Home Trends in Karstens-City Line, IL
On average, homes in Karstens-City Line, Moline sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Karstens-City Line, Moline over the last 12 months is $515,470, up 106% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$515,470
Median Single Family Sale Price
$496,228
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$525,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$279,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$294
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median List Price
$462,490
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
106%