Rare Illinois Riverfront Retreat on 2.62 Acres! Discover a truly unique property offering breathtaking views, and over 3,600 finished sq. ft. Located just minutes from Detweiller Park and Peoria Heights, this home offers an incredible blend of privacy, space, and outdoor living. The distinctive layout features a main-floor primary suite with a private bath and heated flooring, plus 4 additional bedrooms upstairs. One of the bedrooms offers exceptional flexibility and can easily serve as a home office, fitness room, or secondary living space. Abundant closets and storage provide plenty of space throughout. Enjoy the warmth and ambiance of 3 fireplaces, including a wood-burning stove, perfect for cozy winter days. Quality built with Anderson windows plus an updated furnace and A/C in 2024, brings peace of mind. Extras include a water softener, reverse osmosis water filtration system, and Leaf Guard. A spacious three-car garage and outdoor shed with electricity provide excellent storage for vehicles, equipment, and recreational gear. Outside, enjoy your own private oasis, perfect for swimming, relaxing by the water, and making memories with family and friends.The property features river frontage with a natural shoreline that offers potential for a private beach frontage! This is much more than a home—it’s a lifestyle. Properties like this rarely come along!
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
2.62 acresLot Size
$93Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Kristine Kniep• RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
North Peoria, located between Grandview Drive and the Shoppes at Grand Prairie, is a residential and commercial Peoria neighborhood with wooded bluffs and retail corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the War Memorial Drive and Knoxville Avenue crossroads, where coffee counters, local eateries, and service storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Community pillars include the Peoria Players Theatre, the Peoria Riverfront Museum, and the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. Housing ranges from mid-century ranches to newer subdivisions, with curving streets that follow the terrain. Green space threads through daily routines via Donovan Park and the Rock Island Greenway. The bluff-edge drives and park overlooks give the area a distinctly elevated, outdoors-forward feel.
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Offer insights
7514 N Galena Rd · $349,000
$347K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $347K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
65 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
Ceiling fans
Three fireplaces with gas log, wood-burning stove and electric options; located in family room and great room
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms
Primary/main bedroom on the main level
Additional bedrooms on upper level and lower/basement levels
Egress windows in multiple bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Trash compactor
Laundry & utility
Dryer
Main-level laundry room (tile flooring)
Flooring
Carpet in most bedrooms, family room and great room
Hardwood in kitchen
Tile in laundry
Heating & cooling
Multiple heating systems (2+)
Forced air heating
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Shed(s) on the property
Sloped lot with river view
Paved road access
Home design
Single-family residence
Not new construction
Parking
Attached oversized garage with 3 garage spaces
Construction
Shingle roof
Built in 1996
Total building area approximately 3742
Utilities
Public water
Septic system
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 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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 • 61615
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Peoria. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 7514 N Galena Rd
$351,188
$2,188 over list price of $349K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $265K to $397K.