West Peoria

West Peoria

Located in Peoria County

$109,368 Average Value
$78 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

An outdoorsy culture adjacent to downtown

West Peoria offers the comfort of a suburban town, while right next to the city life of Downtown Peoria. With two golf courses, community parks and scenic trails, West Peoria is loved for its many outdoor activities. The community also has a small-town charm to it, with longtime local businesses and annual events that bring everyone together.

Small single-family homes

Homebuyers can find lots of minimalist designs, such as small bungalows, Cape Cods and ranch-style houses lining leafy grid-pattern streets. There are some larger homes, including various English and Colonial styles, scattered around town as well. Most homes were built between 1930 and 1960, spaced out by a few feet on quarter-acre and smaller lots. Recently rehabbed houses sell for around $100,000 to $200,000. Homes in good condition without the latest renovations go for around $40,000 to $90,000, while those in need of some work range from $10,000 to $30,000. Most houses have a driveway leading to a detached garage in the backyard, which is also accessible from a back alleyway.

Many of the ranch-style homes have attached garages in West Peoria.
Many of the ranch-style homes have attached garages in West Peoria.
This stone siding Tudor style home has been well maintained in West Peoria.
This stone siding Tudor style home has been well maintained in West Peoria.
Homeowners in West Peoria take pride in maintaining their home's curb appeal.
Homeowners in West Peoria take pride in maintaining their home's curb appeal.
Picturesque Tudor style homes are nestled in the neighborhoods of West Peoria.
Picturesque Tudor style homes are nestled in the neighborhoods of West Peoria.
Many of the homes have a red brick exterior in West Peoria.
Many of the homes have a red brick exterior in West Peoria.
There are a few newer built homes with small front porches in West Peoria.
There are a few newer built homes with small front porches in West Peoria.
Split level homes are harder to find in the West Peoria area.
Split level homes are harder to find in the West Peoria area.
American Foursquare homes are nestled on a hill within West Peoria.
American Foursquare homes are nestled on a hill within West Peoria.
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Shop local at Haddad's

West Peoria has several main roads throughout the city, with local shops and restaurants that have served the community for decades. Haddad’s West Peoria Market is a community staple, providing groceries for everyone in town, though Kroger is also an option. There are several local restaurants around the city to choose from, some stand-alone and some in small shopping centers. Country Club BBQ is a favorite spot for eating ribs, wings and other Southern classics while enjoying live music. Just down the street, Jerusalem Restaurant is a local gem serving up Mediterranean dishes. And that’s just to name a few, along with pizza shops, Chinese restaurants, bars and more.

Haddad's West Peoria Market offers a wide variety of grocery options for the residents.
Haddad's West Peoria Market offers a wide variety of grocery options for the residents.
Country Club BBQ is a locals favorite for lunch options in West Peoria.
Country Club BBQ is a locals favorite for lunch options in West Peoria.
Shoppers can grab fresh produce at Haddad's market in West Peoria.
Shoppers can grab fresh produce at Haddad's market in West Peoria.
Country Club BBQ offers a Tuesday special of brisket taco salad in West Peoria.
Country Club BBQ offers a Tuesday special of brisket taco salad in West Peoria.
Jerusalem Restaurant offers a local Mediterranean option for residents in West Peoria.
Jerusalem Restaurant offers a local Mediterranean option for residents in West Peoria.
West Peoria also has a packing center that processes meats, including venison, in West Peoria.
West Peoria also has a packing center that processes meats, including venison, in West Peoria.
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Christmas tree lightings and Fourth of July parades

Annual holiday events bring cheer to the community of West Peoria. The planted Christmas tree at City Hall is lit up every year to kick off the holiday season. Following that, the city holds a contest for which house has the best holiday lights. Other events throughout the year include a Fourth of July parade, which has been going strong for more than 50 years, trunk-or-treating and the West Peoria Golf Classic, which raises funds for the local fire department.

The City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting is a popular annual event in West Peoria.
The City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting is a popular annual event in West Peoria.
A mailbox in West Peoria near the City Hall gets dressed up as letters for Santa.
A mailbox in West Peoria near the City Hall gets dressed up as letters for Santa.
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Engineering studies at Limestone Community High

Students on the north side of town attend Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary and Sterling Middle, both graded a C-minus by Niche. They’ll go on to C-graded Peoria High, ranked the third-most diverse high school in the county. Those who live on the south side attend Pleasant Valley Primary and Pleasant Valley Intermediate, both receiving a C-plus grade, before feeding into Limestone Community High School, which gets a B-minus grade. Limestone Community partners with Project Lead the Way, which prepares students for engineering fields.

Pleasant Valley Elementary school is located within the West Peoria School District.
Pleasant Valley Elementary school is located within the West Peoria School District.
Harold B. Dawson Schools is one of the middle schools for the area of West Peoria.
Harold B. Dawson Schools is one of the middle schools for the area of West Peoria.
Pleasant Valley Middle is the Primary school for West Peoria.
Pleasant Valley Middle is the Primary school for West Peoria.
Limestone Community High School is a member of 'Project Lead the Way.'
Limestone Community High School is a member of 'Project Lead the Way.'
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Japanese gardens, golf courses and dirt track racing

Laura Bradley Park is just a quick drive away from neighborhood homes, where locals can get active, enjoy nature and even watch theater productions. The park features two softball fields used by Bradley University and local recreation leagues. Residents can also visit the park to have fun on the playground, play disc golf in the woods, hit the tennis and beach volleyball courts or go for strolls on the paved walkway, which leads to the Japanese-style bridge over Dry Run Creek. The park is home to two Corn Stock Theaters, one located in a tent for performing arts shows in the summer and the other in a cozy building for fall and winter productions. Golfers can hit the links at Newman Golf Course, next to Laura Bradley Park or Madison Golf Course, a few miles south. For a deeper connection with nature, locals head to Rocky Glen Park to hike through deep woods and catch views of waterfalls and old coal mines. People can have fun at Kartville, an outdoor go-cart facility with the addition of dune buggies, bumper boats, mini golf and batting cages. They can seek even more thrills at Peoria Speedway, a dirt racecar track with weekly races.

Laura Bradley Park is one of the largest parks in West Peoria.
Laura Bradley Park is one of the largest parks in West Peoria.
Laura Bradley Park offers a unique Japanese garden with bridge in West Peoria.
Laura Bradley Park offers a unique Japanese garden with bridge in West Peoria.
Laura Bradley has a great playground for children in West Peoria.
Laura Bradley has a great playground for children in West Peoria.
Laura Bradley Park offers tennis courts in West Peoria.
Laura Bradley Park offers tennis courts in West Peoria.
Corn Stock Theatre is located within Laura Bradley Park in West Peoria.
Corn Stock Theatre is located within Laura Bradley Park in West Peoria.
The golf courses are scenic and well maintained in West Peoria.
The golf courses are scenic and well maintained in West Peoria.
The Peoria Speedway in West Peoria has a large stand for residents to sit and watch the races.
The Peoria Speedway in West Peoria has a large stand for residents to sit and watch the races.
Bradley Park has disc golf and walking trails in West Peoria.
Bradley Park has disc golf and walking trails in West Peoria.
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CityLink buses to downtown

CityLink operates public buses on the main roads, offering routes throughout the Peoria area. Locals also have convenient access to Interstate 74, which runs right through the city.

Madison Park shopping is nearby to West Peoria and has many public transportation stops.
Madison Park shopping is nearby to West Peoria and has many public transportation stops.
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  • Sunday, May 25
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    106 N Fairway Dr, West Peoria, IL 61604

    $189,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,583 Sq Ft
    • 106 N Fairway Dr
    • New 1 day ago

    This "Brick Beauty" is nestled in the heart of beloved West Peoria situated on a cul-de-sac with scenic Madison Golf Course views. From the stone accents to the arched doorways this home is bursting with charm! Gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding, cozy built-ins... ahh... this home wraps you in character the moment you step inside. Offering 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 stylishly updated full baths,

    Jared O'Brien Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.

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