Historic House Listings

Pretty woodwork! Circa 1900 in Illinois. $165,000

February 22, 2026

There is some pretty woodwork and furniture in this house! Wish there were more pictures! The house was built in 1900. It is located on .58 acre in Peoria, Illinois. The house features a large covered front porch, wood floors, pretty staircase, beautiful china cabinet, leaded glass windows, crown moulding, wide baseboards and solid wood doors. This is a big house! Eight bedrooms, five bathrooms and 9,000 square feet. $165,000

Contact Jessica Ball with RE/MAX Traders Unlimited: 309-363-2929

From the Zillow listing:

 

Rare opportunity to acquire one of Peoria’s most recognizable historic residences available to the public for the first time in more than 7 decades. Situated in the High Wine District, this iconic property rests on over half an acre directly across from Giant Oak Park & offers seasonal views of downtown Peoria from the covered turret deck on the fourth level. Minutes to Bradley University, U of I College of Medicine Peoria, OSF & Carle Hospitals, Cancer Center, courthouses & downtown amenities. Film & history enthusiasts may recognize the home from select scenes in JoJo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling, starring Richard Pryor. The finished basement, designed as a private apartment with its own entrance, includes a kitchen, laundry, living room, family room, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms is ideal for on site living during restoration or for flexible future use. Price reflects consideration for restorative & aesthetic improvements for the rest of the floors, presenting an opportunity for a buyer with vision to return this landmark to its next chapter. Financial qualification & NDA required for additional details, interior photos & showings. Contact your agent for further information.

 

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