North Pekin/Marquette Heights
Lot sizes vary
Most homes in the neighborhood are ranch-style homes built between the 1940s and 1970s, but there are some post-2000 builds. Homes are often situated on winding, suburban streets lined with trees and sidewalks. Some houses have one-car garages, but many have detached garages set back behind the home. Some homes along the neighborhood's outskirts are built on more rural lots with multiple acres. Three-bedroom homes with about 1,000 square feet of space or less regularly sell for under $100,000, while newer homes with twice the space sell for closer to $200,000.
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Recently renovated high school
Kids in the neighborhood start off at North Pekin-Marquette Heights School District No. 102 schools, like Marquette Elementary School, which serves prekindergarten through third grades and is rated B-minus by Niche; and Georgetowne Middle School, which serves fourth through eighth grades and is rated B-minus. For high school, students attend Pekin Community High School, which is in the Pekin Community High School District #303. The school serves ninth through twelfth grades and is rated B-minus. Pekin Community High School recently received more than $10 million in renovations, including a new, more secure entryway, a new commons area, renovated athletic fields, and a remodeled gym and weight room.More than 700 acres of parkland
In addition to the smaller neighborhood parks, which include Marquette Heights Park, Richard Morrissey Park, John Spurlock Park, Eagle Dog Park, and Billy Myers Park, two quite expansive parks serve the community. Independence Park offers 340 acres and 12 miles of trails to explore. Dirksen Park has 400 acres of woodland and meadows, an archery range, and a remote-control airfield for flying drones and RC airplanes.
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Local shopping, dining and entertainment
Most of the neighborhood’s shopping and dining is concentrated around Route 29. Most restaurants are chains; residents can grab a slice of Chicago-style pizza at Rosati’s Pizza or a shaved ice at Kona Ice. Shopping options are limited, but a Dollar Tree is in the neighborhood for last-minute needs. For groceries, residents can head about 5 miles south to downtown Pekin to shop at Kroger or Schnucks or 5 miles north to East Peoria for several more options like Target, Costco, and Aldi. For a night out, residents who want to stay close to home can catch a movie at the local AMC movie theater or get a group together to play a few rounds at Striketown Bowl.
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A spooky Halloween season
Every year, the Marquette Heights Men’s Club of Central IL presents Spook Hollow, a haunted attraction that has been running for 45 years. The event has ranked on several “Best of” lists both statewide and nationally.Getting to Pekin and Peoria
Bordered to the north by Interstate 474, the neighborhood offers easy highway access. “That’s a big draw to that area,” Ladendorf says. Public transportation is limited; the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District operates one bus route that connects residents to downtown Pekin and downtown Peoria, with one stop in the neighborhood along Route 29.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cathy Reynolds
Cathy Reynolds
Brilliant Real Estate
(309) 322-9587
80 Total Sales
2 in North Pekin/Marquette Heights
$111K - $133K Price Range
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Kyle Cortez
Kyle Cortez
Right Start Realty LLC
(309) 271-6867
80 Total Sales
1 in North Pekin/Marquette Heights
$140,000 Price
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Candace Martin
Candace Martin
eXp Realty
(309) 857-7344
69 Total Sales
1 in North Pekin/Marquette Heights
$142,000 Price
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Courtney Dean
Courtney Dean
Responds QuicklyJim Maloof Realty, Inc.
(309) 886-9290
186 Total Sales
1 in North Pekin/Marquette Heights
$127,000 Price
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Maxwell Schneider
Maxwell Schneider
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Premier Realty
(309) 271-0434
231 Total Sales
8 in North Pekin/Marquette Heights
$49K - $389K Price Range
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Zachary Oyler
Zachary Oyler
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Premier Realty
(309) 822-4531
201 Total Sales
3 in North Pekin/Marquette Heights
$57K - $105K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Marquette Heights Park
Richard Morrissey Park
John Spurlock Park
Billy Myers Park
Independence Park
Dirksen Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Pekin/Marquette Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Pekin/Marquette Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Pekin/Marquette Heights, North Pekin sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Pekin/Marquette Heights, North Pekin over the last 12 months is $320,000, down 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$351,990
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$351,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,093,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-53%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$259
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
853
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,567
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,380
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,107
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
$250,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,152 Sq Ft
- 125 Calumet Rd
Enjoy The Heated Indoor Pool Year Round. New Kitchen With An Abundance Of Cabinets For All The Entertaining You Will Want To Do In This Beautiful Spacious 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home. So Many Updates. 85 Percent Of The Home Has Been Taken Down To The Studs With Insulation In The Interior Walls For The Added Sound Barrier And Energy Efficiency. A Huge 24 Ft X 22 Ft Master Bedroom Has It's Own Private
Pam Mason Century 21 Lincoln National Re
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$174,900
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,553 Sq Ft
- 406 Joliet Rd
- New 13 days ago
Larger than it looks, Ranch home with just over 1500 sqft (including screened porch) with lots of updates. New- asphalt driveway, all new windows (besides large front window, it didn't need replaced), full kitchen remodel, flooring, outside and interior doors, garage door, textured walls, new siding on garage (was old wood siding), water heater, landscaping and more. Other mentions - Large
Ryan Tucker Keller Williams Revolution
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$124,900
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,023 Sq Ft
- 132 N Mcarthur Dr
Move right in and enjoy this charming 3 bedroom ranch. Open floor plan. Spacious patio with wooded view. Large storage shed. Fully applianced. Appliances not warranted.
Carol Wenger RE/MAX WRC Downtown
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$89,500
- Land
- 1.09 Acre Lot
- 3041 Zion Oaks Rd
NO DIRECT NEIGHBORS HERE! PRIVACY PLUS! BEYOND SCENIC AND WOODED ONE ACRE PLUS BUILDING LOT ZONED AGRICULTURAL! Perfect spot to build your country dream house nestled in the middle of this beautiful lot surrounded by nature, ravine with creek, woods and more! Conveniently located between Pekin, Morton and East Peoria. Three mile drive to I-474 with easy access to Peoria. Highly desired
Jennifer Bradshaw The Real Estate Group Inc.
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,971
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,408
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,980
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
18.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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