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283 Old Germantown Road, East Peoria, IL 61611

$500,000

5 bed | 2 full bath | 2,678 sq ft
MLS# 1258359
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Just minutes away from Peoria, East Peoria and Metamora, tucked away on a private, wooded 6.35-acre lot, this impressive 1.5-story home offers space, privacy, and modern comfort.

With 4–5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, the flexible open layout includes a main-floor office or 5th bedroom, fireplaced living room with built-ins, and convenient main-floor laundry. The upgraded kitchen shines with granite counters and stainless appliances, living room is open to multi-level decks and patios ideal for outdoor living. Retreat upstairs to a spacious primary ensuite featuring a sitting room, skylights, full bath, and abundant storage. The walkout basement is made for entertaining with a theater room, bar area, family room, bedroom, full bath, and more storage. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will love the heated 4-car attached garage with attic storage plus the heated outbuilding—complete with water, shelving, dual 50 amp outlets, two garage doors, and a man door (workbenches reserved). Many updates throughout, including fresh paint, remodeled main floor bath, new garage door openers, and more. Quiet, private, and filled with extras—this unique property even comes with a chicken coop and chickens (optional)! A rare find offering both seclusion and space to live, work, and play.

Property Details

City
East Peoria
County
Woodford
Subdivision
None
Schools
  • Metamora
Type
Residential
Exterior
  • Shed(S)
Fireplaces
1
Garage
  • Attached
  • Detached
  • Heated Garage
  • Gravel
  • Private
  • Oversized
  • Garage Door Opener
Cars
4
New Construction
No
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Square Ft.
2,678
Livable Square Ft.
3,828
Tot Basement Square Ft.
1,622
Acres
6.38
Apx Lot Size
186x370x864x111x202x859
Year Built
1989

Room Levels & Sizes

BsmtLowMainUppAddlTot
Full Baths001102
Half Baths000000
BsmtLowMainUppAddl
Bedroom 112x16
Bedroom 214x12
Bedroom 316x13
Bedroom 413x9
Bedroom 512x10
Basement
Living Room20x13
Family Room21x20
Dining Room18x9
Kitchen12x9
Office15x10
Laundry8x5
Third Floor

Features

Exterior
  • Shed(S)
Roofing
  • Shingle
Garage/Parking
  • Attached
  • Detached
  • Heated Garage
  • Gravel
  • Private
  • Oversized
  • Garage Door Opener
Basement
  • Finished
  • Full
  • Walk-Out Access
Heating/Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Forced Air
  • Gas Water Heater
Water/Sewer
  • Public
  • Septic System
Kitchen/Dining
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dining Informal
  • Pantry
Appliances
  • Dishwasher
  • Range Hood
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Dryer
Exterior Amenities
  • Shed(S)
Fireplace
  • Wood Burning
  • Living Room
Road/Access
  • Gravel
  • Private Road

Financials

7560 Taxes
2023
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