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Quiet living with a neighborly atmosphere
Life is simple in Hillcrest, Washington, just across the river from Peoria. People work hard, mind their business, keep an eye out for their neighbors and try to live fair and square. That's how it's been as far back as memory serves and how it remains today. "I've been all over the United States, and I always come back here," says Washington native and retired Realtor Fred Joos, one-time owner of Joos Realty and a past president of both the Peoria Area Association of Real Estate Appraisers and the Peoria Area Association of Realtors. Joos has built 150 houses and five subdivisions throughout Washington, including Hillcrest. "Here, you're close enough to big cities if you need that, but far enough from them not to have big city problems."
Older homes on the north side of town
A residential area on the last edges of the suburbs, the median year Hillcrest homes were built is 1978. However, there's a strong presence of mid-century ranch-style homes and split levels around too. "As you go further south, the houses get younger. You start with homes 50 and 60 years old closer to the center, then as you get further south, they're 20 and 30 years old," Joos says. The median price for a single-family here is roughly $270,000, with homes selling generally in the $120,000 to $300,000 range. Old Cape Cods built after the war, with decent kitchens and baths, can go from $120,000 to $140,000," Joos says, "but several larger homes have sold from $350,000 to $450,000."
Single story traditional home with porch in the Hillcrest area of Peoria, IL.
Two story split level house in the Hillcrest area of Peoria, IL.
Hillcrest is a vibrant and growing community with a lot to offer its residents.
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Central School District No. 51
Students in Hillcrest attend schools within Central School District No. 51, which has an overall Niche rating of A-minus. They may start at Central Primary School and then move on to Central Intermediate School, both of which score an A on Niche. Washington Community High School has an A-minus.
Commutes on Interstate 74
Most Hillcrest residents drive when they need to get somewhere. When they get going, they mainly take Illinois Highway 8 or US Highway 24. Both roads provide access to Interstate 74, which carries commuters to Peoria, where the area's largest employers are located.
Cherry Tree Shopping Center
Anyone who wants to shop or dine here can count on finding themselves at one of two locations. Cherry Tree Shopping Center has a Monical's Pizza and a Kroger supermarket. Freedom Centre on Freedom Parkway has Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill for standard Mexican food treats. Shoppers also can find Cato Fashions, plus Menards and Aldi nearby.
Monica's Pizza has a full bar, serving a variety of beers, wines, and cocktails.
A variety of stores including the local Kroger.
Family-friendly shopping in Hillcrest.
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Take your boat to Bowen Lake or your dog to Meadow Valley Park
Hillcrest has two main parks that attract locals' attention during leisure time. Bowen Lake Park has a six-acre, manufactured lake with a boat ramp and fishing pier. They keep the lake stocked. Meanwhile, Meadow Valley Park & Dog Park has plenty of space for dogs to run and is thick with tree-shaded nature trails.
Hillcrest Golf Course has a driving range and putting course.
Hillcrest Golf Course is located at 1829 Washington Rd, Hillcrest, IL 61571.
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The Morton Pumpkin Festival
For the area's major event, Hillcrest residents head south to neighboring Morton, home to the Libby canning plant 9 miles away and the annual Morton Pumpkin Festival site. The festival is a four-day event held in mid-September since 1967. The festival attracts more than 75,000 attendees.
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Hillcrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillcrest, Washington sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillcrest, Washington over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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