Germantown Hills · Downsizing
Downsizing in Germantown Hills
Moving to a home that fits your life now, usually smaller and sometimes larger, with the sale and your next home planned together and no pressure on timing.
Downsizing in Germantown Hills: what you get
Downsizing in Germantown Hills can feel heavy after many years in one place. You don't have to figure out what to do with everything alone, and you don't have to decide today.
When a home needs clearing out, repairs or preparation, I have vendors I trust and I'll coordinate them with you.
Why Germantown Hills sellers work with me
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. Germantown Hills is one of my core towns, and homes with land are a growing part of my business.
I hold the SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation, and right-sizing moves are at the center of my business.
Germantown Hills School District 69 covers kindergarten through eighth grade, and high school students attend Metamora Township High School District 122.
How it works in Germantown Hills
- What the house is worth, and what you'd walk away with
- Where you'd like to go next
- Vendors for clean-outs, repairs and prep
- A launch timed to your plans
- One person coordinating both moves
For the full picture, see how I sell a home, or read more about downsizing in Greater Peoria. You can also see the Germantown Hills overview or compare Downsizing in Metamora, Downsizing in Washington, Downsizing in Peoria Heights. When you're ready, tell me about your plans or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to clear out the house before selling?
Not always. I'll show you the options with the numbers, and I have vendors I trust for clean-outs if you want help.
What school district serves Germantown Hills?
Germantown Hills School District 69 serves kindergarten through eighth grade, and students then attend Metamora Township High School District 122.
Germantown Hills
What downsizing looks like in Germantown Hills
Across the river, northeast of Peoria.
- The homes
- Larger lots than in Peoria or many Dunlap and Morton subdivisions. Newer homes sit alongside long-established homes on acreage, often with room for a shop or outbuildings.
- Schools people ask about
- Germantown Hills School District 69 (Germantown Hills Elementary, K-2, and Germantown Hills Middle School, 3-8), then Metamora Township High School District 122.
- Getting around
- In Woodford County, just northeast of East Peoria and next to Metamora.
- Nearby
- In the village: Nena Ace Hardware with a boutique attached, a Casey's, a Pizza Hut, a couple of small restaurants, places of worship and the fire station. Metamora's town square, with coffee shops and eateries, is next door, and Black Partridge Park on Metamora's northwest side has miles of wooded hiking and biking trails.
- The trade-off
- More space and quiet than Peoria, in exchange for a longer drive for everyday errands.
The method
How I do it in Germantown Hills
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Ready to make your move with Shannan?