Why Live in Highland Area
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.
Home Trends in Highland Area, IL
On average, homes in Highland Area, Rockford sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland Area, Rockford over the last 12 months is $138,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$138,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$136,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$184,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$83
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median List Price
$149,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%