Pekin · Downsizing
Downsizing in Pekin
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 Pekin: what you get
Downsizing in Pekin usually starts with a feeling: the house fit your old life and doesn't fit the new one. We'll turn that feeling into a plan, on your timing.
I hold the SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation, and right-sizing moves are at the center of my business.
Why Pekin sellers 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 Pekin, from renovated older homes to homes from the 1990s.
We'll look at what your next home would cost to own, including property taxes and exemptions worth asking about. Always confirm with your county assessor.
The center of Pekin has homes more than 100 years old, and the rest of town covers nearly every decade through the 1990s, including a few lake subdivisions and a country club subdivision.
How it works in Pekin
- 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 Pekin overview or compare Downsizing in East Peoria, Downsizing in Morton, Downsizing in Peoria. 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 districts serve Pekin?
Pekin Public Schools District 108 serves pre-K through eighth grade, and students then attend Pekin Community High School District 303.
Pekin
What downsizing looks like in Pekin
South of Peoria, along the Illinois River.
- The homes
- Homes more than 100 years old in the center of town, some fully renovated, then 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.
- What stands out
- A town of its own, a short drive across the river from Peoria.
- Schools people ask about
- Pekin Public Schools District 108 (pre-K through 8th grade), then Pekin Community High School District 303, a single large high school.
- Getting around
- South of Peoria, on the other side of the Illinois River. One of the larger towns in the area, almost a smaller Peoria of its own, with smaller communities around it. Pekin Insurance is one of the major employers.
- Nearby
- Mineral Springs Park, about 200 acres with a lagoon, paddle boats, trails, playgrounds and a pavilion built in 1905, hosts the Pekin Marigold Festival every September after Labor Day. Golf is a big part of Pekin, with Parkview Golf Course, Lick Creek Golf Course and a country club.
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Ready to make your move with Shannan?