Ever dream of living along the Illinois River? These 8 homes have big views overlooking it
Location, location, location is a real estate mantra.
But what about view, view, view?
If you've ever dreamed of owning a house overlooking the Illinois River, here are some current Peoria-area listings, from blufftop manses to riverside ranches.
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$2,975,000
7406 N. Edgewild Drive, Peoria
4 bedrooms
8 baths (6 full and 2 half)
7,310 square feet
10 acre lot
Built in 1960, this "architecturally designed" luxury home overlooking the Illinois River Valley boasts "panoramic views from most rooms." It has a terraced stone patio and sprawling landscaped grounds.
For more information, contact Cindy Whitehouse with RE/MAX at 309-687-5000.
$1,150,000
179 Illinois Route 116, East Peoria
5 bedrooms
6 baths
9,175 square feet
15.68 acre lot
Constructed in 1993, this custom-built home with river views features an indoor pool room with spa, hot tub, bath and bar room; an additional game room/rec room in the basement; and a lower-level theater. The grounds include a stocked pond with a dock and fountain, and an approved shooting range. A 75-by-42-foot climatized building has a full bath and a basketball court.
For more information, contact Marilyn Kohn with RE/MAX at 309-687-5000.
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$1,050,000
5404 N. Prospect Road, Peoria
4 bedrooms
6 baths
7,664 square feet
3.51 acre lot
Built in 1948, this blufftop house with sweeping views features two large custom kitchens, family rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a covered deck, a sauna, a patio and geothermal heat.
For more information, contact Laurie Pearl with RE/MAX at 309-687-5000.
$975,000
5020 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights
4 bedrooms
4 baths (3 full, 1 half)
3,112 square feet
0.6 acre lot
Built in 1934, this stone "cottage" with panoramic views boasts a custom kitchen with a stone fireplace, a balcony and a garden room opening onto a brick patio.
For more information, contact Carol Wenger with RE/MAX WRC Downtown at 309-444-3121.
$885,000
390 E. High Point Road, Peoria
4 bedrooms
4 baths
4,095 square feet
1.28 acre lot
Built in 1958, this "architect designed custom home" offers "river/valley views from every room" and boasts a family room with a stone fireplace and a sunroom with access to the brick patio.
For more information, contact Mark Ferrill or Ryan Cannon with RE/MAX at 309-687-5000.
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$385,000
1283 N. Skyview Drive, East Peoria
4 bedrooms
4 baths
3,430 square feet
1 acre lot
Built in 1956, this "mid-century modern ranch" features a modified open floor plan, white kitchen, river and sunset views, and an in-ground pool. The living room boasts a 12-foot white marble fireplace and threshold.
For more information, contact Lisa Hayes with RE/MAX at 309-687-5000.
$202,000
2210 and 2214 E. Poplar Lane, Peoria Heights
2 bedrooms
2 baths
1,484 square feet
1.3 acre lot
This two-fer consists of two properties. The main house is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch with a river view through Poplar Park, a sun room and deck, a two-car attached garage and a two-car detached garage. The second house is a one-bedroom, one-bath cottage.
For more information, contact Barb Soldwedel with Jim Maloof/Realtor at 309-692-3900.
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$139,900
12106 N. Riverview Road, Chillicothe
2 bedrooms
1 bath
1,024 square feet
1.18 acre lot
This modest "starter home" not only has a river view, but also has water frontage.
Built in 1971, it has hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and a detached two-car garage. Most notably, it boasts a deck with a sweeping river-level view.
For more information, contact Jared O'Brien with Jim Maloof/Realtor at 309-692-3900.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Peoria homes on Illinois River: Check out these 8 houses with a view
