Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch located in the heart of Peoria and within the desirable Richwoods High School district! Situated directly across from a picturesque public green space, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and modern updates. Step inside to discover luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, fresh paint, updated lighting, and an inviting open-concept layout. The updated kitchen features a stylish subway tile backsplash, modern sink, and flows seamlessly into the dining area, which opens to the spacious living room—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Need extra space? The generous family room offers endless possibilities and could easily serve as a home office, recreation room, or even a potential 4th bedroom. The updated bathroom showcases fresh finishes and modern fixtures, while major improvements including updated plumbing, 100-amp electrical service, furnace, windows, and doors provide peace of mind for years to come. Garage roof 2025, Garage door opener & updated electrical 2026. Age of house roof . A/C updatd 2024. New microwave, refrigerator, washer, and dryer 2026. One-car garage & oversized driveway provide ample parking and storage. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and schools, this charming step-saver ranch is ready for its next owner to call it home! Sold "as is". Seller to offer $1500 credit for buyers closing costs with acceptable offer until 8/31.
Central Peoria, located between Downtown Peoria and Bradley University, is a historic and civic-minded Peoria neighborhood with classic brick architecture and a park-lined street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street corridor near the Peoria Civic Center, where theaters, galleries, and pre-show dining set a steady, event-night rhythm. The Peoria Civic Center anchors big-ticket concerts and conventions, while the Peoria Riverfront Museum adds design-forward exhibits and a planetarium. Nearby, the Caterpillar Visitors Center ties local industry to hands-on displays along the riverfront. Housing ranges from early-20th-century homes to mid-century apartments, with walkable blocks that connect to trails and river views.
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Market insights
5229 N Hamilton Rd · $149,900
DAYS ON MARKET
51 days
The average home goes pending in 14 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.7%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$149,900
Median sale price in this area is $189,476. (26% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
4 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cable available
Ceiling fan(s)
High-speed internet
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms
Bedroom 1 on main level (approx. 11.02 x 10.05) with egress window
Bedroom 2 on main level (approx. 11.05 x 10.05) with egress window
Bedroom 3 on main level (approx. 10.05 x 9.03) with egress window
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room (approx. 9.11 x 3.08)
Flooring
Luxury vinyl plank throughout main living areas
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Replacement windows
Level lot
Paved road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Built in 1955
Parking
Detached garage (1 car)
On-street parking
Paved surfaces
Construction
Shingle roof
Not new construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this move-in-ready ranch sits directly across from a sprawling public green space—perfect for dog walks, morning runs, outdoor exercise, or relaxing picnics. Inside, you’ll love the fresh, modern updates throughout: new LVP flooring, new lighting, new paint, updated 100-amp electric, all new plumbing, new HVAC, and new windows and doors, plus a stylishly updated kitchen featuring subway tile, modern sink, and most brand-new appliances. The wonderfully open kitchen connects both main living areas, making this renovated ranch a standout. This layout offers a large living room and a spacious family room, giving everyone room to spread out. Just off the back entry, the family room includes a charming “Welcome Home Drop Zone” with a bench, shoe cubbies, hooks, and warm wood accents—both practical and eye-catching. The updated full bath continues the modern theme with fresh finishes and fixtures. Enjoy the step-saver convenience of true one-level living, where every space is easy to access and daily routines flow effortlessly. Great outdoor living on the canvas-covered patio, where you'll appreciate the peaceful area keeping traffic down & calm. This home includes a 1-car detached garage with new roof & siding & falls within the Richwoods High School boundary!
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 104° 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
2 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
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5229 N Hamilton Rd
$144,875
$5,025 under list price of $150K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $100K to $190K.