East Peoria · Relocation
Relocating to East Peoria
Moving to Greater Peoria from out of the area, with video tours and local context a listing can't give you.
Relocating to East Peoria: what you get
Relocating to East Peoria from out of the area means choosing a town, a neighborhood and a house, often from a distance. I'll help you narrow it down before you spend time and money on a trip.
Illinois property taxes surprise many people moving in from other states, so we'll look at the likely bill on any home you're serious about.
Why East Peoria buyers work with me
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. I've sold multiple homes in East Peoria, and on the bluffs I know how much a view can add.
Greater Peoria is a 20-minute town, where urban, suburban and rural living are close together, so the right fit may be a town you hadn't considered.
Many East Peoria homes were built on the bluffs between the 1960s and the 2000s, and some take full advantage of the views.
How it works in East Peoria
- A conversation about how you want to live
- A shortlist of towns that fit
- Video tours when you can't be here
- An offer timed around your move
- Updates at every milestone, wherever you are
For the full picture, see how I help buyers, or read more about relocating to the Peoria area. You can also see the East Peoria overview or compare Relocation in Peoria, Relocation in Washington, Relocation in Pekin. When you're ready, tell me about your plans or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
What surprises people moving to Illinois?
Property taxes, most often. They can change a monthly payment as much as the interest rate, so we'll look at them early.
What school districts serve East Peoria?
East Peoria Elementary School District 86 serves the grade-school years, and students then attend East Peoria Community High School District 309.
East Peoria
What relocation looks like in East Peoria
Across the Illinois River from downtown Peoria.
- The homes
- A bluff town, with hills, little flat land and pretty vistas. Many homes were built on the bluffs from the 1960s through the 2000s. As across the area, new construction mostly stopped around 2008 to 2010, apart from some newer apartment development.
- Schools people ask about
- East Peoria Elementary School District 86, then East Peoria Community High School District 309.
- Getting around
- Directly across the Illinois River from downtown Peoria, over the Murray Baker and Centennial bridges. I-74 runs through town, east toward Bloomington-Normal and west toward the Quad Cities. Peoria's sister city.
- Nearby
- The Levee District, once lined with Caterpillar plants, now has restaurants, live music, a movie theater, hotels, and concerts and events at Festival Park in warmer months, plus the Fondulac District Library. Costco, Target and plenty of other shopping are in town. Fondulac Drive has several lookout points back across the river at Peoria, and at night the skyline, St. Mary's Cathedral, the hospitals and the lit-up bridge make it one of the prettiest views in the area.
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Ready to make your move with Shannan?