Highland Area Homes for Sale

Highland Area in Rockford features historic bungalows and National-style homes, many dating back to the 1920s, with front gardens and mature trees lining the streets. The neighborhood is illuminated by regularly spaced streetlights, adding to its charm. Although Highland Area lacks its own parks, residents can visit nearby Churchill Park for tennis, basketball, and playgrounds, or Dalquist Park, which offers a half-mile walking path with bridges over Keith Creek. For shopping and dining, Rockford Plaza Shopping Center is conveniently located across Rockford Avenue, featuring a Schnucks grocery store and Stockholm Inn, a restaurant celebrating Swedish cuisine. Additional grocery options are available at Gray’s Food Stores, 3 miles north. Highland Area residents can enjoy local events in downtown Rockford, such as the Friday Night Rockford City Market, Fourth of July parades, and a winter holiday lights show at Sinnissippi Park. The neighborhood is well-connected, with East State Street and Charles Street providing bus routes to downtown Rockford, 2 miles west. Chicago Rockford International Airport is 6 miles away.