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Peoria,IL 61614
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,233 sqft
Price per Sqft $123
Subdivision Rural
MLS Listing ID PA1262077
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1938
Annual Tax Amount $8,466
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.630 Acres
Acres 1.63
Lot Dimensions Irregular
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source rmlsa
Property Description
Tucked away at the end of a private lane nearly 800 feet off University, this charming Cape Cod retreat blends country peace with city convenience. Set on 1.6 acres of wooded privacy, this lovingly maintained 1938 gem—owned by only its second family since 1970—radiates warmth and character inside and out. A beautiful south-facing sunroom welcomes sunlight year-round, while the updated kitchen features Roecker cabinetry, Corian countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The flexible floor plan offers 4–5 bedrooms, with a main-level room perfect as a guest suite or home office. The spacious upper-level primary bedroom impresses with three closets and abundant storage. Modern updates meet timeless charm, including two laundry options (main or lower level) and an oversized 2.5-car heated-floor garage with a second sunroom also featuring radiant heat. Outside, a 500 sq ft two-story outbuilding with electricity and heat invites endless creativity—your she-shed, he-shed, or workshop awaits. Enjoy nearly free water via a shared well and no monthly sewer fee thanks to a unique public connection. It's more than a house—it's a storybook home hidden on a fairytale lane, where privacy, nature, and convenience come together just minutes from Peoria's best schools, shops, dining, and parks. Never worry about power outages with your own personal Generac back up generator.
Location
State IL
County Peoria
Area Paar Area
Direction Located at the end of a private lane that is adjacent to the north side of Mt Olive Church-a few blocks south of Northmoor Road, off University/East side of University
Rooms
Other Rooms Outbuilding
Basement Partial,Unfinished
Kitchen Dining Formal,Eat-In Kitchen
Interior
Interior Features Cable Available,Wet Bar,Solid Surface Counter,Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas Log,Wood Burning Stove,Family Room,Living Room
Equipment Generator
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher,Range Hood,Microwave,Refrigerator,Water Softener Owned,Washer,Dryer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Shed(s)
Garage Spaces 2.5
View true
Roof Type Shingle
Street Surface Gravel,Private Road,Shared
Garage 1
Building
Lot Description Wooded
Faces Located at the end of a private lane that is adjacent to the north side of Mt Olive Church-a few blocks south of Northmoor Road, off University/East side of University
Foundation Block
Water Shared Well,Public Sewer
Structure Type Frame,Wood Siding
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Kellar
Middle Schools Liberty Leadership Middle School
High Schools Richwoods
Others
Tax ID 14-17-407-031
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