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1607 W Parkside Drive, Peoria, IL 61606

$319,000

4 bed | 3 full bath | 1 partial bath | 2,640 sq ft
MLS# 1262313
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Set on an exceptionally large 2.17-acre bluff-side estate directly adjoining Bradley Park, this 1932 Uplands residence stands among the neighborhood’s most distinctive properties.

Designed during the height of Peoria’s streetcar-era expansion, the home showcases classic period craftsmanship—from its solid masonry construction and rich millwork to its gracious room proportions and timeless symmetry. With over 3,600 square feet, four bedrooms, and three and a half baths, the home’s thoughtful layout balances formal entertaining spaces with inviting everyday comfort. The large finished basement provides generous additional living area and includes a fascinating Prohibition-era storage room, rumored to have held the original owner’s private stock of liquors—a hidden reminder of the home’s early twentieth-century story. Occupying one of the largest home sites in the Uplands, the property offers a remarkable sense of privacy and open green space rarely found within city limits. Yet it remains within easy reach of downtown Peoria, Bradley University, and the city’s cultural and dining destinations. Few homes capture the enduring character, setting, and spirit that have defined the Uplands since its founding in 1903—a neighborhood created by some of Peoria’s most civic-minded residents to celebrate architecture, community, and park-centered living.

Property Details

City
Peoria
County
Peoria
Subdivision
The Uplands
Schools
  • Peoria High
Type
Residential
Fireplaces
2
Garage
  • Detached
  • Guest
Cars
2
New Construction
No
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1
Square Ft.
2,640
Livable Square Ft.
3,670
Tot Basement Square Ft.
1,320
Acres
2.17
Apx Lot Size
See Plat
Year Built
1932

Room Levels & Sizes

BsmtLowMainUppAddlTot
Full Baths100203
Half Baths001001
BsmtLowMainUppAddl
Bedroom 115x12
Bedroom 215x15
Bedroom 315x10
Bedroom 410x10
Living Room24x16
Family Room16x14
Dining Room15x14
Kitchen13x11
Office12x10
Recreation Room13x12
Laundry12x8
Additional Room14x11
Third Floor

Features

Roofing
  • Rubber
  • Shingle
Garage/Parking
  • Detached
  • Guest
Basement
  • Full
  • Partially Finished
Heating/Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Radiant
  • Gas Water Heater
Water/Sewer
  • Public
  • Public Sewer
Kitchen/Dining
  • Dining Formal
  • Pantry
Appliances
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Dryer
Fireplace
  • Wood Burning
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Living Room

Financials

2024 Taxes
8690.62
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