$490,000
$10K PRICE DROP

283 Old Germantown Rd East Peoria, IL 61611

Estimated payment $3,349/month

Total Views 17,736
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,828 Sq Ft
$128 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 6.38 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Germantown Hills Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

Just minutes away from Peoria, East Peoria and Metamora, tucked away on a private, wooded 6.35-acre lot, this impressive 1.5-story home offers space, privacy, and modern comfort. With 4–5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, the flexible open layout includes a main-floor office or 5th bedroom, fireplaced living room with built-ins, and convenient main-floor laundry. The upgraded kitchen shines with granite counters and stainless appliances, living room is open to multi-level decks and patios ideal for outdoor living. Retreat upstairs to a spacious primary ensuite featuring a sitting room, skylights, full bath, and abundant storage. The walkout basement is made for entertaining with a theater room, bar area, family room, bedroom, full bath, and more storage. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will love the heated 4-car attached garage with attic storage plus the heated outbuilding—complete with water, shelving, dual 50 amp outlets, two garage doors, and a man door (workbenches reserved). Many updates throughout, including fresh paint, remodeled main floor bath, new garage door openers, and more. Quiet, private, and filled with extras—this unique property even comes with a chicken coop and chickens (optional)! A rare find offering both seclusion and space to live, work, and play.

Listing Agent

Robin Simpson

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited License #471017806 Listed on: 06/02/2025

RE/MAX Traders Unlimited

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,988

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 6.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 186x370x864x111x202x859
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,828 Sq Ft Home
  • Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Germantown Hills Elementary School
  • Metamora High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-31-203-024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,988

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • PricePerSqFt: 182.97
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Solid Surface Counter
  • Living Area: 3828
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • TotalBasementSqFt: 1622
  • KitchenDining: Breakfast Bar,Dining Informal,Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Level, Ravine, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Private Road
  • Construction Type: Frame, Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s)
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: No
  • Conversion: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Gravel, Heated Garage, Oversized, Private, Tandem, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System
  • NumberOfGarageRemotes: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Germantown Hills
  • High School: Metamora

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 6.38
  • Lot Size: 186x370x864x111x202x859
  • Parcel #: 08-31-203-024

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7988.24
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,988 $113,496 $24,128 $89,368
2023 $7,560 $104,576 $22,232 $82,344
2022 $7,307 $97,135 $20,650 $76,485
2021 $6,594 $91,975 $19,553 $72,422
2020 $6,570 $91,874 $19,532 $72,342
2019 $6,539 $94,715 $20,136 $74,579
2018 $6,682 $94,328 $20,054 $74,274
2017 $6,667 $88,154 $20,054 $68,100
2016 $5,590 $68,110 $16,629 $51,481
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Sale $490,000 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2025 07/12/25 Price Changed $490,000 -2.0% $128 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 For Sale $500,000 +26.6% $131 / Sq Ft
09/23/2021 09/23/21 Sold $395,000 -1.2% $103 / Sq Ft
08/22/2021 08/22/21 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2021 08/20/21 For Sale $399,900 +2.5% $104 / Sq Ft
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Sold $390,000 -2.0% $102 / Sq Ft
07/05/2020 07/05/20 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2020 06/20/20 Price Changed $398,000 -7.2% $104 / Sq Ft
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Price Changed $429,000 -2.3% $112 / Sq Ft
05/02/2020 05/02/20 For Sale $439,000 +53.5% $115 / Sq Ft
07/12/2016 07/12/16 Sold $286,000 -10.6% $94 / Sq Ft
06/12/2016 06/12/16 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2016 04/14/16 For Sale $319,900 -- $105 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Hunziker & Heck Llc
Warranty Deed $390,000 Elias Meginnes & Seghetti Pc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $375,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $202,375 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: PA1258359

RMLS Alliance

APN: 08-31-203-024