West Peoria · Moving Up
Moving Up to Your Next Home in West Peoria
Moving to a larger or higher-end home, with the timing of both sides worked out from your numbers.
Moving up to a new home in West Peoria: what you get
If you're moving up to a new home in West Peoria, we'll start by putting both sides next to each other: what you'll walk away with from your sale, and what the next home will really cost to own.
Sell first, buy first, or line them up. The right answer depends on your equity, your financing and your comfort with risk, and I'll help you decide with real numbers.
Why West Peoria buyers work with me
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. West Peoria sits right next to Peoria's West Bluff and Bradley University, a short drive from where I work every day.
Your listing gets my full approach, and your purchase gets offers written to compete without giving up your protections, timed to fit your sale.
West Peoria opened its new City Hall at the corner of Rohmann and Sterling in 2025, and Haddad's grocery store has served the city for decades.
How it works in West Peoria
- Both sides of the move on one page
- The plan for timing, decided with your numbers
- A listing that launches ready in its first week
- Competitive offers on the home you want
- Milestone updates on both transactions
For the full picture, see how I help buyers, or read more about moving up in Greater Peoria. You can also see the West Peoria overview or compare Moving Up in the West Bluff, Moving Up in Central Peoria, Moving Up in Peoria. When you're ready, tell me about your plans or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I sell before I buy?
It depends on your equity, financing and comfort with risk. We'll compare both paths with your real numbers before you commit to either.
What are homes like in West Peoria?
Most are bungalows, with some brick ranches built around the 1950s. Because most were built before 1978, federal lead-based paint disclosures apply.
West Peoria
What moving up looks like in West Peoria
A small city of bungalows just west of Peoria's West Bluff and Bradley University.
- The homes
- Mostly bungalows, plus some brick ranches built around the 1950s.
- Getting around
- Western Avenue runs along the line between West Peoria and Peoria, with Bradley University on the Peoria side. The city sits between the bluffs, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on one side and Nebraska Avenue on the other. Rohmann Avenue, Sterling Avenue, Farmington Road and Heading Avenue are the main roads.
- Nearby
- Haddad's, the local grocery store, has served West Peoria for decades (opened 1919 per haddadsmarket.com). The new City Hall at Rohmann and Sterling opened in July 2025 (WMBD). Kartville has go-karts, dune buggies and mini golf in the warmer months (open April to early November per its listings).
Moving Up: keep exploring
Ready to make your move with Shannan?