Norwood’s sprawling woods and farmland, along with its small-town businesses, foster a slower-paced lifestyle than that of neighborhoods closer to Downtown Peoria, just 7 miles east. Mark Monge, Realtor with Jim Maloof Realty, who was born and raised in Peoria and services Norwood, says, “It’s country living in Norwood. You feel like you’re a million miles away from everything but can be in the city in minutes.”
Calm subdivisions branch out from West Plank Road, Norwood’s main thoroughfare. Residential streets provide lots of surrounding greenery with small Cape Cods and ranch-style houses from the 1960s and 1970s on spacious lots of anywhere from a quarter to ten acres. These homes typically range from $80,000 to $150,000, some of which offer beautiful views of farms. Residents of the Lake Long Bow homeowners association can enjoy looking out at the 5-acre lake from their backyards. The lake is surrounded by 1970s split-level homes ranging from $175,000 to $225,000, many of which come with docks for fishing or launching boats and kayaks.
Along with the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office and several manufacturing facilities, a few stores and restaurants line West Plank Road. Locals can shop for essentials at Dollar General and grab a snack at Casey’s, a regional chain general store serving pizza, wings and sandwiches. Bellevue Tap is a popular hangout spot where folks can watch sports and listen to live music over drinks and American grub. A few more bars can be found mingled with houses in the residential part of town, like Hogs & Dogs Saloon, where locals go to play pool and hit the slow machine. Both bars are open past midnight every day for those who like staying up late. Then there’s Fairview Farms, a homey staple serving fried chicken, corn fritters and other family-style meals to the community since 1952.
Students begin their studies at Norwood Primary School, which receives a C from Niche. They’ll head to C-graded Norwood Elementary School, which serves fifth through eighth-grade students, who then finish their degrees at Limestone Community High School, which gets a B-minus grade. Limestone Community partners with Project Lead the Way, which prepares students for engineering fields.
Residents of the Lake Long Bow community can enjoy year-round fishing. The lake is stocked with catfish, crappies, bluegills and bass, which can be caught from the banks or out on a boat. There are even more fishing opportunities at the member-owned Timberlake Club. The club features two lakes, one for fishing and the other for swimming. The swimming lake has a big sandy beach where people can sunbathe, play volleyball and relax by the firepit. There’s also a 10-foot from the beach into the lake. Timberlake also has a nine-hole golf course with open tee times, leagues and members-only tournaments. Non-members can golf one day a week and enjoy the lakes for a fee.
West Plank Road is a section of Illinois Route 116, which leads 7 miles to Downtown Peoria. Drivers also have easy access to Interstate 474. And with General Wayne Downing Peoria International Airport just three miles south, flyers can travel to 13 cities nationwide through Allegiant, United and American Airlines.
Cathy Reynolds
Brilliant Real Estate
(309) 322-9587
79 Total Sales
2 in Norwood
$40K - $165K Price Range
Mitchell LaHood
RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
(309) 271-1435
82 Total Sales
1 in Norwood
$4,000 Price
Jody Williams
RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
(309) 322-7974
74 Total Sales
2 in Norwood
$30K - $220K Price Range
Celene Marquez
RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
(309) 271-0622
51 Total Sales
1 in Norwood
$170,000 Price
Donna Jones Craig
Move Smart Realty
(309) 322-9677
96 Total Sales
1 in Norwood
$130,000 Price
Carolyn Catton
Realty Executives Acclaimed
(309) 271-1281
74 Total Sales
2 in Norwood
$70K - $135K Price Range
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Norwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 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
On average, homes in Norwood, IL sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Norwood, IL over the last 12 months is $479,995, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$15,000
Welcome to 1606 N Boyd Ave! Nice corner lot with chain link fence. Located right across from the park and play ground. Electric, gas and water at the street.
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