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Dunlap Neighborhoods and Real Estate
North of Peoria, served by Dunlap School District 323.
Living in Dunlap
Dunlap neighborhoods sit north of Peoria, and the town has a quieter, more residential feel than the city next door. Most homes are single-family.
Getting around is easy. Route 6, the half ring road around Peoria, connects to I-474 and I-74, so the rest of the region is close. Detweiler Park and the Rock Island Trail are both nearby, and the trail runs from downtown Peoria out past Princeville if you want a long ride or walk.
Dunlap is served by Dunlap School District 323, which is one of the first things many buyers ask me about.
How I serve Dunlap
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. Dunlap is one of my core towns, and it's a short drive from Peoria's north side.
For sellers, Dunlap homes compete mostly with other existing homes, which puts the focus on pricing and presentation. You'll see every number first, get a room-by-room plan, and launch with professional photos, a floor plan, paid video ads and direct outreach to agents with likely buyers. See selling a home in Dunlap.
For buyers, I'll help you understand the real cost of owning here, including property taxes, and write offers that compete without giving up your protections. See buying a home in Dunlap.
Dunlap neighborhoods and communities
Dunlap is made up mostly of established single-family subdivisions, with homes on the far north edge of Peoria blending into the Dunlap area. Many of them are inside Peoria's city limits but are served by Dunlap School District 323. There are quite a few, and here are the ones I'm asked about most:
- The oldest: Deerbrook, built from the mid-1970s into the early 1980s.
- Late 1990s to early 2000s: Stonegate, one of the older subdivisions of the building boom, and Churchill Park.
- Early to mid-2000s: Rolling Brook, Wynncrest, Glen Haven Estates, Stonehenge, Chapel Park, Northtrail Meadows, Devonshire Estates, and Waterford Place on Northbrook, built around 2003 to 2005.
- Higher-end homes: Augusta Estates, with very high-end homes built from the early 2000s to today; Attingham, with homes above $600,000; and Copper Creek, where many homes are $500,000 and up.
- More Dunlap-area subdivisions: Trails Edge, Trail Crossing, Hunters Trail Estates, and The Pinnacle, developed by P & W Builders.
- Condos and duplexes: Northridge Meadows, a street of condos and duplexes, and the Trails Edge condos.
In my experience, this is one of the most sought-after parts of Greater Peoria, with some of the area's highest home prices. Right now, it's hard to find anything under $300,000 to $400,000 in any of these neighborhoods.
A few new subdivisions are being developed now in the far north Peoria and Dunlap area, where roads and utilities are still going in. That's a small amount of new building for this region, and it gives buyers a choice between something brand new and an established home with mature trees.
Dunlap housing market and home types
Most of Dunlap's homes are single-family. The area's big building boom ran from the late 1990s to about 2008-2010, with a few older neighborhoods like Deerbrook from the 1970s and early 1980s. Since then, homes have been built one or two at a time rather than in big new subdivisions, apart from the one or two being developed now.
That shapes the market. Most Dunlap buyers are choosing among existing homes, and well-kept homes that are priced right tend to draw attention. If you're thinking about selling, the first step is knowing where your home stands against what has really sold nearby. If you're buying, being pre-approved and ready matters.
Illinois property taxes are part of every decision here. I'll show you the likely bill and any exemptions worth asking about. Always confirm with your county assessor.
Things to do near Dunlap
Detweiler Park and the Rock Island Trail are close by, and North Peoria's shopping and restaurants are a short drive down Route 6. Downtown Peoria and the riverfront are about 20 minutes away. Nearby towns worth comparing include Peoria, Brimfield and Chillicothe.
Thinking about Dunlap? Let's talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Dunlap?
Dunlap is served by Dunlap School District 323. I always confirm the district for a specific address, since boundaries don't always follow town lines.
Is there new construction in Dunlap?
A little. The area's big building boom ran from the late 1990s to about 2008-2010, with a few older neighborhoods like Deerbrook from the 1970s and early 1980s. One or two subdivisions are being developed now in the far north Peoria and Dunlap area, but most buyers are choosing among existing homes.
How do you get from Dunlap to the rest of the Peoria area?
Route 6, the half ring road around Peoria, connects to I-474 and I-74, which makes the rest of the region easy to reach.
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