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'A lot of interesting history to it': Business buys historic downtown Peoria mansion
A historic building in downtown Peoria has been sold. Parker and Parker Law Firm has purchased the building at 300 NE Perry Ave., following their exit from the Chase Bank building. Parker and Parker purchased the building for $460,000 from Kuma Properties, according to Peoria County records. ...
Peoria County home listings asked for more money in March – see the current median price here
The median home in Peoria County listed for $125,000 in March, slightly up from the previous month's $124,948, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to March 2023, the median home list price decreased 4.2% from $124,225. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
On the market: Lakefront home near Galesburg has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Description: This 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom lakefront house at Oak Run has 3,120 square feet of living space. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. The home has vaulted ceilings and will be sold fully furnished. Located by the north boat launch in a no wake zone with a dock for easy access to Spoon Lake. The sixth bedroom is non-conforming and currently used as a bunk room. High efficiency heat and central air. Gas log fireplace in the living room.
East Peoria home tops Tazewell County's 10 priciest for February
January was notable regarding Tazewell County home sales because all of the 10 most expensive homes sold that month were under the national median home price. February was somewhat more active for high-end Tazewell County home purchases, with two homes selling for more than the U.S. Census Bureau’s estimated national median cost of $420,700.
Illinois Property Goes Viral For Being ‘Like 7 Different Universes’
A building is on the market that may look unassuming on the outside but it's definitely not that way on the inside. The "Baum Family Center" in Peoria Heights is a unique listing that's going viral for several reasons. It's a 7,000 square foot building, with 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,...
Illinois Property Goes Viral For Being ‘Like 7 Different Universes’
A building is on the market that may look unassuming on the outside but it's definitely not that way on the inside. The "Baum Family Center" in Peoria Heights is a unique listing that's going viral for several reasons. It's a 7,000 square foot building, with 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,...
Illinois Property Goes Viral For Being ‘Like 7 Different Universes’
A building is on the market that may look unassuming on the outside but it's definitely not that way on the inside. The "Baum Family Center" in Peoria Heights is a unique listing that's going viral for several reasons. It's a 7,000 square foot building, with 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,...
Illinois Property Goes Viral For Being ‘Like 7 Different Universes’
A building is on the market that may look unassuming on the outside but it's definitely not that way on the inside. The "Baum Family Center" in Peoria Heights is a unique listing that's going viral for several reasons. It's a 7,000 square foot building, with 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,...
Custom kitchens and luxury: The 10 most expensive Peoria County homes sold in February
PEORIA – The most expensive homes sold in Peoria County in February range from $425,000 to $300,000. The oldest was built in 1976 and the newest in 2012. Here's the list. Sold on Feb. 26, 2601 W. Windflower Court has five bedrooms and four baths in 3,890 square feet of interior space. Built in 1997, the home sits on a half-acre wooded lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. The great room has hardwood floors and a sliding French door that opens onto a deck. A three-season sun porch overlooks the backyard and creek. The house has two laundry rooms – one on the main floor and one off the master bedroom, which has a cathedral ceiling and walk-in closet. The master bedroom bath has skylights, dual sinks, a whirlpool tub and separate shower. All five bedrooms have walk-in closets. The finished walkout lower level has a family room with a slider that opens on to the patio. The three-stall garage has a gas heater, epoxy floors and attic storage.
Knox County property transfers for March 14-20, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of March 14-20, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Looking to buy a house in Peoria? This program could help with a down payment
A program designed to help Peorians afford down payments on homes is increasing the amount of money people can receive in aid. Peoria's Down Payment and Housing Rehabilitation Program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, and because of that, Peoria is on a deadline to spend the money by 2026. So, Peoria is raising the amount of money it can give prospective homeowners from $5,000 to $10,000.
The childhood home of one of Peoria's most famous residents is for sale
PEORIA – Terri Sheets felt like it was meant to be when she saw the childhood home of feminist crusader Betty Friedan was for sale in the summer of 2023. “We had been looking for homes for quite a while and nothing was a good fit, then 1011 N. Farmington Road popped up. I love that part of town, and when I saw the Betty Friedan tie-in, it was a no brainer," said Terri Sheets, who moved there with her husband, Bill. “Bill and I moved from Austin, Texas, and were huge political activists. We marched at the capitol on many occasions, fighting for teachers’ rights, women's productive rights... I became an organizer for healthcare rights and held many meetings at my home... We even had our photo as the main photo on the Obamacare website for a while.”
'A very special property': Peoria mid-century home owned by Kim Blickenstaff is for sale
PEORIA – The home of med-tech entrepreneur and former Peoria developer Kim Blickenstaff is for sale. Priced at $750,000, the home at 6900 N Upper Skyline Drive was built in 1968 by Bill and Hazel Rutherford, founding members of the Forest Park Foundation and Wildlife Prairie Park, which opened to the public in the fall of 1978. Blickenstaff purchased the home in 2019.
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