South of Broadway is where history meets modern life
There aren’t so many neon lights on Broadway in Pekin, but there are a thousand watts of civic pride here and in the neighborhood South of Broadway. “We have good schools and wonderful parks,” says Mary Ann Ladendorf, a Realtor with RE/MAX Traders Unlimited, who’s been selling homes in the area for 39 years. “And if you want more of a big city life, we’re 20 minutes from Peoria and 40 minutes from Bloomington.” Places like Sunset Hills on Meyers Lake have a blend of 1960s and newer constructions, but early 1900s-era historic homes still sit along Washington Street. The South of Broadway neighborhood is emblematic of Pekin working to honor the past while pressing toward the future.
From Herget House to Wright homes and beyond
To drive through Pekin is to take a ride through time. From historic Herget House, a 1912 classic revival on the historical register, to the mid-centuries south of Broadway, even the most casual observer can see the city’s evolution. “We have Edwardians and Victorians. We have a few Frank Lloyd Wright prairie-style homes,” Ladendorf says. The median price for a single-family home here is around $115,000, with homes generally selling in the $60,000 to $135,000 range.
Various architectural styles of homes in the South of Broadway neighborhood of Pekin, IL.
Single-story traditional home in the South of Broadway neighborhood of Peoria, IL.
Some homes feature lakefront access.
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State Highway 29 and 9 commutes
State highways 29 and 9 and Broadway Street to the north are the major roads carrying folks throughout the neighborhood and to points elsewhere. Highway 29 takes drivers north to Interstate 474, which leads to Peoria, where many Pekin residents work. Public bus service runs in several places along Court and Derby Streets and Park Avenue.
Culinary experiences on Court Street
For fine culinary experiences, residents generally find themselves in Peoria where fancier eating spots live. For more casual dining, however, neighbors South of Broadway seek out eateries on Court Street, which is centrally located downtown. Whiskey Taco serves tacos and wings, quesadillas and a blackened chicken chopped salad. “It has a nice menu. And it has outdoor dining, I like that,” Ladendorf says. Kouri’s also elicits a casual sports bar feel in an everyone-knows-everyone sort of environment. And don’t forget BC Barbecue with its Hog Wings, Loaded Beer Battered Fries and brisket. “It’s just wonderful, barbecued food,” Ladendorf says. Buying groceries? Visit Kroger, Schnucks or Walmart, which supplies retail goods. However, by the end of 2024, Pekin expects to add Marshall’s, Ross Dress for Less and Five Below stores too.
A family-owned and operated restaurant that has been serving up Italian dishes since 1972.
Kouri's Pub is known for its friendly atmosphere, delicious food, and wide selection of drinks.
Koch St Bar and Grill is known for its friendly atmosphere and delicious food.
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Play ball and monkey around at neighborhood parks
In Pekin, parks aren’t an afterthought, they’re part of the community’s fabric. “They’re a big deal,” says Ladendorf. The local park district manages some 2,500 acres of land distributed over 13 parks, making it Illinois’ fifth largest. In the neighborhood, the 82-acre Pekin Sports Complex at Koch and Fifth Streets is a hub for youth sports and programs, including club sports, Boys & Girls Clubs activities and more. Mineral Springs Park, however, is the premier park central to town, featuring a lagoon, newly renovated pavilion and sundial, which locals claim is the World’s most accurate. “We also have a waterpark called DragonLand,” Ladendorf says. “It’s well done. It’s very well managed.”
A large sports complex located on Koch and Fifth Street on the south side of Pekin, Illinois.
The complex also hosts a variety of other events, such as concerts, and festivals.
The complex has 82 acres of land and includes 8 lighted baseball/softball diamonds.
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Massive school renovations for South of Broadway students
South of Broadway students may attend Rankin Elementary School, which Niche grades A-minus, from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, C-plus-rated Broadmoor Junior High School for 7th and 8th grade and Pekin Community High School, which Niche rates B-minus. In 2023, the school underwent a major, multimillion-dollar renovation, including office spaces, the library and safety updates to the building’s main entrance. The schools belong to Pekin Public School District No. 108, which Niche rates C-plus.
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
This is a place where tradition counts. Neighbors South of Broadway actively participate in the community’s most inspired annual events, like Winter Wonderland, a nearly 40-year-old parade, a dayslong holiday on the heels of Thanksgiving. It features mule-drawn wagon rides, a Christmas Carol Sing-a-long and a visit from Santa. A few months earlier, Pekin’s annual Marigold Festival attracts about 40,000 the weekend after Labor Day each year.
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On average, homes in South of Broadway, Pekin sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in South of Broadway, Pekin over the last 12 months is $122,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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