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Pekin Neighborhoods and Real Estate
South of Peoria, along the Illinois River.
Living in Pekin
Pekin neighborhoods make up one of the larger towns in the area, almost a smaller Peoria of its own. Pekin sits south of Peoria on the other side of the Illinois River, with smaller communities around it, and a short drive to jobs around Peoria. Pekin Insurance is one of the town's major employers.
Because it's a town in its own right, Pekin has much of what you need without crossing the river, from parks and golf to schools and shopping.
How I serve Pekin
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. I've sold multiple homes in Pekin.
Pekin's range of homes means pricing depends on era, condition and location, sometimes more than size. You'll see every number first. Then I'll prepare and launch your home with professional photos, a floor plan, paid video ads and outreach to agents with likely buyers. See selling a home in Pekin.
Buyers get the real cost of owning here, Illinois property taxes included, before they fall for a house. See buying a home in Pekin.
Pekin homes
The center of town has homes more than 100 years old, some of them fully renovated. From there, you'll find homes from nearly every decade through the 1990s. A few subdivisions are built around lakes, and there's a country club subdivision. As across the area, new construction mostly stopped around 2008 to 2010.
Pekin schools
Pekin Public Schools District 108 covers pre-K through eighth grade, and students then attend Pekin Community High School District 303, a single large high school. I always confirm the district for a specific address. Always confirm property taxes and exemptions with your county assessor.
Things to do in Pekin
Mineral Springs Park covers about 200 acres, with a lagoon, paddle boats, trails, playgrounds and a pavilion built in 1905. Every September after Labor Day, it hosts the Pekin Marigold Festival. Golf is a big part of life here too, with Parkview Golf Course, Lick Creek Golf Course and a country club. Compare nearby East Peoria, Morton and Peoria, or let's talk about Pekin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school districts serve Pekin?
Pekin Public Schools District 108 covers pre-K through eighth grade, and Pekin Community High School District 303 covers high school.
When is the Pekin Marigold Festival?
Every September, after Labor Day, in Mineral Springs Park.
What kinds of homes are in Pekin?
Everything from 100-plus-year-old homes in the center of town to homes from nearly every decade through the 1990s, including a few lake subdivisions and a country club subdivision.
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