Discover this inviting residence at 4222 N Galena Road, offering a unique blend of classic charm and modern updates right on the water. This 1,008-square-foot home features a thoughtful layout with two bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, designed to maximize both comfort and functionality. The interior is highlighted by a bright living area and an updated kitchen. The lower level has been transformed into a vibrant entertaining space, complete with a custom bar that serves as a focal point for social gatherings. This level provides seamless access to the outdoors, emphasizing the property?s prime waterfront location. Outside, the property features a deck and patio area, perfect for enjoying the scenic views. For added convenience, the home includes central cooling and a forced-air heating system. Ideally situated with easy access to Route 29, the property is just a short drive from the dining and boutique shopping in Peoria Heights. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to the trails and overlooks at Grandview Drive. With its unique entertainment features and beautiful setting, this home offers a truly engaging living experience in Peoria. MOST PERSONAL PROPRETY TO REMAIN WITH THE HOME
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$81Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Adam Merrick• Adam Merrick Real Estate
Listed by Derek Tipsword• Adam Merrick Real Estate
East Bluff, located between Downtown Peoria and the Illinois River bluffs, is a historic and residential Peoria neighborhood with hillside streets and broad river views. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue corridor, where corner markets, barbershops, takeout counters, and murals set a lived-in, street-level rhythm. The Peoria Riverfront Museum and the Caterpillar Visitors Center act as cultural anchors nearby, tying the bluff to the city’s civic core. Housing ranges from early-20th-century brick two-flats to compact bungalows and porch-front homes on tight blocks. Stair-stepped streets and pocket greenspaces shape daily routes up and down the bluff. The feel is urban and practical, with a strong sense of place shaped by topography and long-standing storefronts.
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Offer insights
4222 N Galena Rd · $159,900
$160K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $160K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
240 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Washer and dryer included
Refrigerator included
Wood-burning stove in family room
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the main level (both with egress windows)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen with vinyl flooring
Refrigerator included
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Flooring
Carpet in living spaces and bedrooms
Vinyl in kitchen
Other flooring in laundry area
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Sea wall
River view
Gravel road access
Home design
Single-family residence
Built in 1920
Parking
No garage; other parking
Construction
Shingle roof
Approximately 1,968 total building area
Utilities
Public water
Septic system
HOA & community
No association fee
Electricity and solar
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The R3 District is intended to accommodate existing single-family houses in established neighborhoods at a density not to exceed 7.26 gross dwelling units per acre. The district is intended to ensure continued protection of existing development patterns and is not intended for use on additional lands within the Heart of Peoria.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Peoria, IL • 61614
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4222 N Galena Rd
$158,149
$1,751 under list price of $160K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $70K to $289K.