Peoria Heights · Relocation
Relocating to Peoria Heights
Moving to Greater Peoria from out of the area, with video tours and local context a listing can't give you.
Relocating to Peoria Heights: what you get
Relocating to Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights buyers work with me
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. Peoria Heights is one of the places I work most, right next to Peoria's north side.
When you can't be here, I'll tour homes for you by video. One buyer who purchased from out of the area wrote that she never felt left alone during the process.
Prospect Road runs through Peoria Heights with boutique restaurants, coffee shops, galleries and local shops, and downtown is the area's summer nightlife spot.
How it works in Peoria Heights
- Your move date and must-haves
- Straight answers about each town
- Homes toured by video, with my notes
- A strong offer and a clear timeline
- A local contact after you've settled in
For the full picture, see how I help buyers, or read more about relocating to the Peoria area. You can also see the Peoria Heights overview or compare Relocation in Peoria, Relocation in Germantown Hills, Relocation in Dunlap. When you're ready, tell me about your plans or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a home without visiting first?
Many relocating buyers narrow things down by video first, and I'll tour homes for you, give you the context a listing leaves out, and keep you informed at every step.
What are homes like in Peoria Heights?
Most are older homes with character, many 80 to 120 years old: craftsman bungalows, brick colonials, Tudors and mid-century ranches.
Peoria Heights
What relocation looks like in Peoria Heights
A village on the bluffs, with Grandview Drive and the Prospect Road shops.
- The homes
- Craftsman bungalows, brick colonials, Tudors and mid-century ranches on tree-lined streets, many 80 to 120 years old, with original woodwork and real front porches.
- What stands out
- Older homes with character and some walkability, rather than a newer subdivision.
- Getting around
- Prospect Road is the main road through the village, lined with higher-end, boutique restaurants, coffee shops, galleries and local shops. Some parts are walkable; most errands still mean driving.
- Nearby
- Grandview Drive, right off Prospect Road, with its views over the Illinois River valley. Downtown Peoria Heights is the area's hot spot for nightlife, especially in summer. Tower Park's 200-foot water tower has three observation decks (village site: only one of its kind in the U.S.; built 1968, renovated 2003; seasonal).
The method
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Ready to make your move with Shannan?