College Circle Homes for Sale

College Circle in Rock Island is a residential neighborhood surrounding Augustana College, located less than two miles from downtown Rock Island. The area features a mix of historic homes, including wooden cottages, bungalows, American Foursquare homes, and Colonial Revivals, many of which have been converted into duplexes or apartments. The newer College Hill subdivision offers condos and single-family lots. The neighborhood is bordered by commercial districts, with local dining options such as Mulkey’s Restaurant and Radicle Effect Brewerks nearby. For groceries, residents can visit the Hy-Vee Grocery Store half a mile south, and Handy True Value Hardware is located on 30th Street. Webber Park, within the neighborhood, features a playground, basketball court, and picnic spots, while the larger Lincoln Park, just across 38th Street, offers a wedding plaza, shelters, a gazebo, and sports facilities. The Rock Island Arsenal, a major local employer and historic landmark, is visible from the northern edge of the college campus. Public transportation is accessible via MetroLink, with several bus stops along 7th Avenue and 38th Street, and the Quad Cities International Airport is about 7 miles away. The Rock Island-Milan School District No. 41 serves the area. Augustana College, ranked No. 100 among the best liberal arts colleges in the nation by US News and World Report in 2024, is a central feature of the neighborhood.