Downtown Pekin
Neighborhood in Pekin, Illinois
Tazewell County 61554
Homes with history
Most homes in Downtown Pekin are more than 100 years old. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find residences built as early as the 1860s. Some streets are lined with smaller homes of around 1,500 square feet or less in styles like cottages and bungalows. Others offer grand homes with twice the space in more ornate styles, like Classical Revivals and Italianates, and situated on roads laid out in brick. Accordingly, the price ranges as much as the homes do. A fixer-upper can be picked up for as low as $30,000, while a fully-restored home can go as high as the mid-$300,000s.
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Pocket parks and a riverfront pier
The neighborhood has a couple of pocket parks, like Legins-Costly Park, which is located on Court Street and a good spot to sit and have a coffee while out and about. Willow Park is at the neighborhood's northern end, offering a small playground and green space walkable from many homes. Residents can also walk to the riverfront and fish from the pier at the end of Court Street.Four schools, two school districts
Kids in Downtown Pekin start their education at Pekin Public School District No. 108 schools, like Jefferson Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through third grades and is rated C-minus by Niche; Washington Intermediate School, which serves fourth through sixth grades and is rated C-plus; and Edison Junior High School, which serves seventh through eighth grades and is rated C. For high school, students attend Pekin Community High School District #303, which only operates one high school, known as Pekin Community High School, which serves ninth through twelfth grades and is rated B-minus. Pekin Community High School recently received more than $10 million in improvements a more secure entryway, a new common area, and a remodeled gym.
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Events along Court Street
Annual events include Christmas on Court, which features Santa, live entertainment, and pop-up vendors, and the Marigold Festival, which Ladendorf says is one of the most popular in the area. “It’s very, very big,” she says. “There are 300 booths, arts and crafts, a fishing contest, and food extravaganzas everywhere. About 40,000 people come out for it.” Most of the Marigold Festival takes place at Mineral Springs Park, located about a mile outside the neighborhood, but a handful of festivities spill over into Downtown Pekin, like the Marigold Parade.
Catching the bus
Public transportation is available via the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District, which operates three bus routes in the neighborhood; two of the routes get residents around Pekin, and the third runs all the way to Peoria.
Shopping and dining options on Court Street
The city's “main street” is actually along Court Street. Here, residents can browse mom-and-pop shops like comic book store The Zone, Peek In Pottery Ceramics & Art, and Aryabellas Boutique. Plenty of restaurants line the street. “We have a lot of family-friendly sports bars. For fine dining, we go to Peoria,” says Mary Ann Ladendorf, Associate Broker for RE/MAX Traders Unlimited and a top seller in the neighborhood. One nice place to go for a family meal, Ladendorf says, is Ashers Bar & Grill, known for their hand-pounded, deep-fried tenderloin the size of a literal vinyl record (half-portions are available!). Whiskey Taco is one of the newest concepts, serving up unique taco combos, salads, and grain bowls and offering outdoor seating. Two big-box stores, Kroger and Schnucks, are a few blocks away, where residents can get groceries and other necessities.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Candace Martin
Candace Martin
eXp Realty
(309) 857-7344
65 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Pekin
$120,000 Price
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Diane Schriber
Diane Schriber
Responds QuicklyME Realty
(217) 795-9555
104 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Pekin
$69,000 Price
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Nancy Day
Nancy Day
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(309) 322-9412
40 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Pekin
$83,000 Price
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Mary Davis
Mary Davis
Responds QuicklyGallery Homes Real Estate
(309) 271-0883
415 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Pekin
$120,000 Price
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Lisa Crocker
Lisa Crocker
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Premier Realty
(309) 328-3124
309 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Pekin
$67,500 Price
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Lisa Fink
Lisa Fink
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Premier Realty
(309) 650-8775
139 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Pekin
$110K - $138K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 4th to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Pekin Riverfront
Mineral Spring Park
Legins-Costly Park
Pekin Park Sports Complex
Railsplitters Park
Pekin Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Pekin | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Pekin Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Pekin, Pekin sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Pekin, Pekin over the last 12 months is $83,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$92,450
Median Sale Price
$83,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$88,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$69
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
374
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1910
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,610
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$6,700
- Land
- 0 Sq Ft Lot
- 415 Henrietta St
- New 14 days ago
VACANT LOT TO BUILD ON. THE LOT IS LEVEL AND THREE SIDES ARE FENCED. CONVENIENT LOCATION. LOT SIZE IS 50 X 95. PRICED TO SELL.
Nancy Lelm Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
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$249,900
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,798 Sq Ft
- 405 Washington St
- New 26 days ago
Discover the perfect blend of space, comfort, and versatility at 405 Washington Street, Pekin, IL! This beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers ample room for your family, with the added bonus of a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment with almost 700 additional square feet above a spacious 2-car detached garage, ideal for guests, rental income, or multi-generational living. The main
Adam Merrick Adam Merrick Real Estate
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$49,500
- 3 Beds
- 1,730 Sq Ft
- 417 Ann Eliza St
Attention Investors! Tri-plex has ability to offer an abundant cash flow. This property could go for office or commercial with zoning change. Needs TLC - Sold "as is".
Marilyn Kohn RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,384
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,788
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,139
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.6%
College Graduates
8.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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