These two Tazewell County communities led the way for most expensive homes sold in July

Mike Kramer, Pekin Daily Times
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While Morton continued to be a mainstay of the monthly round-up, Pekin was a leading community for upscale home-buyers last month.

The two communities each had four of the 10 most expensive homes sold in Tazewell County in July. Washington and Groveland accounted for the other two homes on the list.

10.  220 Hickory Lane, Pekin

This home at 220 Hickory Lane in Pekin the the tenth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.
This home at 220 Hickory Lane in Pekin the the tenth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.

Built in 2006 on a one-acre wooded lot in Pekin’s Hickory Hills subdivision, this 3,708-square-foot home contains three bedrooms and five baths. Features include open plan Prairie-style architecture, a large entertaining deck wired for a hot tub, a four-stall garage, a heated and cooled workshop and a partially finished walk-out basement.

The home was listed with Adam Merrick Real Estate and was sold July 20 for $420,000.

More: Washington, Morton had most expensive homes sold in Tazewell County in May

9. 459 Garnet Drive, Morton

This home at 459 Garnet Drive in Morton was the ninth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.
This home at 459 Garnet Drive in Morton was the ninth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.

This 3,003-square-foot, two-story home in Morton’s Thornridge subdivision features an electric family room fireplace and a great room gas log fireplace, a covered patio, hardwood floors, a finished basement and professional landscaping. The home was built in 2014 on a .3-acre lot and contains five bedrooms and four baths.

Keller Williams Premier Realty listed the property, which was sold July 31 for $425,000.

8. 2 Wildwood Court, Washington

This home at 2 Wildwood Court in Washington was the eighth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.
This home at 2 Wildwood Court in Washington was the eighth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.

Built in 2008 on a .8-acre wooded cul-de-sac, this 4,755-square-foot home contains four bedrooms and three baths. Amenities include an electric and a double-sided wood-burning fireplace, a wooded one-acre lot, an open floor plan, granite kitchen counter tops and a covered patio.

The home was July 18 for $437,000. Adam Merrick Real Estate was the listing realtor.

7. 2824 Black Oak Drive, Pekin

This home at 2824 Black Oak Drive in Pekin was the seventh most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.
This home at 2824 Black Oak Drive in Pekin was the seventh most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.

This 3,940-square-foot home offers a landscaped .7-acre wooded lot, vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, a finished basement and a split bedroom design. It was built in 2005 and contains five bedrooms and four baths.

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited listed the home. It was sold July 21 for $440,000.

6. 629 Country Club Lane, Pekin

This home at 629 Country Club Lane in Pekin was the sixth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.
This home at 629 Country Club Lane in Pekin was the sixth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.

Built in 1999 on a .6-acre lot, this custom-built ranch features cherry wood floors, birch cabinetry, manicured grounds, vaulted ceilings, lake views and a gas fireplace that can be converted to wood-burning. Its 2,860 square feet of living space contain three bedrooms and three baths.

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited listed the home, which was sold July 28 for $495,000.

5. 1222 Whetstone Drive, Morton

This home at 1222 Whetstone Drive in Morton was the fifth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.
This home at 1222 Whetstone Drive in Morton was the fifth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.

This home was custom-built in 2013 on a .3-acre lot in Morton’s Orchard Hills subdivision. The home has 4,654 square feet of living space, including a finished basement with a family room and recreation room, granite kitchen counter tops, an outdoor patio with a pergola and an oversized three-car garage with an electric car charger.

The home was sold July 21 through RE/MAX Traders Unlimited for $539,900.

4. 19001 Springfield Road, Groveland

This home at 19001 Springfield Road in Groveland was the fourth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.
This home at 19001 Springfield Road in Groveland was the fourth most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.

At just under seven acres, the lot size was a key selling point for this 4,832-square-foot home. Other features include a private pond, an in-ground pool, an out-building, geothermal heating and a side load three-car garage. It contains six bedrooms and five baths.

The home was sold July 17 for $565,000 through Adam Merrick Real Estate.

3. 220 S. Rhode Island Ave., Morton

This home at 220 S. Rhode Island Avenue in Morton was the third most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.
This home at 220 S. Rhode Island Avenue in Morton was the third most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.

This two-story home was custom-built in 2009 by B.J. Armstrong on a .6-acre lot. Containing five bedrooms and five baths in 4,330 square feet of living space, it features a great room gas fireplace with built-in custom bookshelves, professional landscaping, a finished basement, a custom patio and dark hardwood floors.

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited listed the home, which was sold July 25 for $575,000.

2. 14331 Egg Ranch Road, Pekin

This home at 14331 Egg Ranch Road in Pekin was the second most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.
This home at 14331 Egg Ranch Road in Pekin was the second most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.

This four-bedroom, four-bath home’s main selling point appears to have been the 18-acre wooded lot: by far the largest in this month’s round-up. Built in 2002, the home offers 4,000 square feet of living space and features a two-tier deck, a heated pool, a quartz accented fireplace and a finished walk-out basement with a bar.

The property was sold July 6 for $610,000 through The Real Estate Group, Inc.

1. 70 Diamond Point, Morton

This home at 70 Diamond Point in Morton was the most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.
This home at 70 Diamond Point in Morton was the most expensive residence sold in Tazewell County in July 2023.

Built in 1999 on a .73-acre wooded lot in Morton’s Thornridge subdivision, this 5,007-square-foot home contains five bedrooms and five baths. Features include new landscaping, an expansive deck with an outdoor kitchen and built-in grill, a finished basement with a family room and bar, a two-story entry way with an open staircase and custom kitchen cabinets.

Listed with RE/MAX Traders Unlimited, the home was sold July 21 for $700,000.

This article originally appeared on Pekin Daily Times: Tazewell's 10 priciest homes: Morton, Pekin led the way in July