Old Town Chicago Homes for Sale

Old Town Chicago in Rock Island is a historic neighborhood with homes dating back to the 1850s, though most were built in the early 1900s. The area features workers' cottages and bungalows, with some homes recently renovated or newly constructed in 2014. The neighborhood has a high rental rate, with around 67% of residents renting their homes. The Great River Trail, running along the Mississippi River, offers a scenic 62-mile pathway through northern Illinois, ending at Sunset Park in Rock Island. Martin Luther King Junior Park provides picnic shelters, play equipment, and a stage, and is located near the MLK Jr. Community Center, which hosts various community programs. The Centennial Bridge, connecting Rock Island to Davenport, Iowa, is a notable landmark with its illuminated arches and nearby nightlife district, The District. While Old Town Chicago lacks many restaurants and retailers, downtown Rock Island offers dining options like Nest Café and Awake Coffee Company, and grocery shopping at Healthy Harvest Urban Farms and T&T Asian Foods Market. MetroLink buses and Illinois Route 92 provide transportation throughout the Quad Cities region, with Interstate 280 and Quad Cities International Airport accessible within a few miles.