Welcome to 7601 N Derby Road, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath Peoria home tucked away on approximately 1.3 wooded acres. This hidden gem offers a rare combination of privacy, nature and convenience, with abundant wildlife and a peaceful setting while still providing easy access to Peoria, East Peoria, Chillicothe, Washington, shopping and dining. Step inside through the lower-level foyer to a comfortable family room and generously sized laundry room with a 3rd toilet. The main level features a welcoming living room, informal dining area and kitchen with granite countertops. Upstairs, all 3 bedrooms offer laminate flooring, including a primary suite with private full bath and updated vanity. With approximately 2,025 finished sq ft, there is plenty of room to spread out plus abundant storage, including a basement level with workbench. Multiple rooms were freshly painted in 2026; windows and exterior doors were updated in 2013-2014. Outside, enjoy the wooded, park-like setting, level yard space and nearby Forest Park trail system—perfect for walking, hiking and enjoying the outdoors. The solar system includes stored energy that may provide backup power during outages. Buyer to assume existing solar lease. Peoria Heights school district. A hard-to-find combination of acreage, privacy, space and convenience!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$150Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Renae Dietrich• 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
7601 N Derby Rd · $285,000
$288K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $288K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
10 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
Attic storage
Cable available
Solid surface counters
Ceiling fan(s)
High-speed internet
Gas log fireplace in family room (1 total fireplace)
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on upper level
Second and third bedrooms on upper level
Bedrooms feature egress windows
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Solid surface counters
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room on lower level
Flooring
Laminate flooring in most rooms
Carpet in family room
Tile at foyer/entrance
Other flooring noted in laundry
Heating & cooling
Central air
Forced air heating
High-efficiency heating
Electric water heater
High-efficiency air conditioning
Solar (supplemental listed under heating)
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Replacement windows
Wooded lot with fruit trees
Sloped terrain
Located on a dead-end street
Paved road access
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1976
1.3-acre lot
Parking
Detached, oversized paved garage with 2 car spaces
Construction
Shingle roof
Unfinished basement
Utilities
Public water available
Septic system on site
HOA & community
No association fees
Other
Located in the Galena Park subdivision; easy directions: Rt. 29 to Derby
Electricity and solar
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Spacious 3-bedroom, 2 bath home located off route 29 situated on 1.3 wooded acres. Extensive updates since 2007 include kitchen & bath tile; living room, dining room, bedrooms, hall & stair flooring; remodeled main floor bath; family room paint & carpet; kitchen ceramic tile counters, paint, new appliances 2009; exterior painted 2009. New 2+ car detached garage (2010) has 11 ft ceilings w/ high-pitched roof for storage. Quiet country living but 10 minutes to Washington, Chillicothe, Peoria. No CA in family room. Seller is motived and says bring an offer!!
Public Records
Jul 12, 2007
Sold
$145,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 24, 2005
Sold
$120,000
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 1999
Sold
$99,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,408 (+9.8%)
$8,110 + $46,390
$54,500
2024
$4,014 (+6.3%)
$7,440 + $42,560
$50,000
2023
$3,775 (−0.2%)
$6,830 + $39,050
$45,880
2022
$3,783 (+4.5%)
$6,760 + $38,670
$45,430
2021
$3,622 (−2.5%)
$6,440 + $36,830
$43,270
2020
$3,715 (−2.5%)
$6,380 + $36,470
$42,850
2019
$3,809 (−0.9%)
$6,510 + $37,210
$43,720
2018
$3,844 (−1.5%)
$6,570 + $37,570
$44,140
2017
$3,904 (−3.0%)
$6,640 + $37,950
$44,590
2016
$4,025 (+18.6%)
$6,640 + $37,950
$44,590
2013
$3,395
$6,610 + $37,420
$44,030
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
116 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.3 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,025
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,025
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Peoria County
APN
1410151002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
RE
Estate Residential District
The RE Estate Residence District is intended to promote low density residential uses of a semi-rural character. This district is located in areas of existing large-lot development and/or in areas of natural beauty where maximum open space preservation is desired. The density shall not exceed 1 gross dwelling unit per 2 acres.
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
Minor risk of severe winds over 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
52/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.4 hrs
2.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 7601 N Derby Rd
$283,527
$1,473 under list price of $285K
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