East Moline Homes for Sale

East Moline, Illinois is one of the Quad Cities actually five cities. According to the 2010 census the population was 22,300 being the smallest in the metropolitan area.  All together the Quad Cities round out to about 400,000 people including the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa and Rock Island and Moline in Illinois. With popular employers such as John Deere and Illini hospital located in East Moline, the city has become a rising community to call home.

History

East Moline resulted from the efforts of the East Moline Company to sell land and create a town. The planned town was platted in 1895. A barbecue and land auction was held by the company, but they succeeded in selling only 5 of 2000 lots. Development was significantly delayed. Deere&Company established a factory here in 1900 and other companies followed. East Moline was incorporated as a village in 1903 and as a city in 1907.

East Moline Community

East Moline is located on the south bank of the Mississippi River directly east of Moline. The city covers an area of 9.02 square miles and has a population density of 2,337 people/square mile. With the close proximity to the river and historical neighborhoods East Moline offers a variety of properties for your family to find the right home.

Attractions and Entertainment

There are so many attractions to choose from in East Moline, from a local farmers market to the East Moline Speedway you will find many activities to keep both you and your family busy.  Visit the famous John Deere Factory to take a tour or boat on the Mississippi river from many of the areas access points.  Take a ride on the bike path through all of the Quad Cities even crossing the river to Iowa.  When the weather is warm visit the nearby Rock Island County Fairgrounds or the TPC golf course in Silvis, home of the John Deere classic.

Attractions and entertainment opportunities for other Quad Cities communities are readily accessible to East Moline residents as well.

Nearest Office Location:

The nearest Ruhl&Ruhl office is located in Moline, Illinois.

1701 52nd Avenue, Moline, Illinois 61265

Phone Number: 309-743-8000

Website: www.RuhlHomes.com/Moline

About East Moline, Illinois- Helpful Links

City of East Moline Homepage

Quad Cities Homepage

City-Data.com/Davenport