Scenic views and luxury pools: The most expensive homes sold in Peoria County in August

The most expensive homes sold in Peoria County in August ranged from $1.15 million to $500,000, and included a home built in 1951 and one built just two years ago.

$1,150,000

2306 E. Bishop Ave., Peoria

This home at 2306 E. Bishop Avenue in Peoria was the most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in the month of August.

Sold on Aug. 2, 2306 E. Bishop Ave. has six bedrooms and seven baths in 6,000 square feet of interior space. The home is on a double wooded lot overlooking Peoria Country Club and is near scenic Grandview Drive. Period and modern finishes blend beautifully in this home, which was built in 1951. The home has multiple fireplaces and pegged oak flooring in many rooms. An updated kitchen has white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white marble countertops. The master bedroom has an oversized whirlpool tub, separate shower and two sinks. The finished basement has a playroom and the large backyard has a patio and giant play set.

$865,000

4413 N. Miller Ave., Peoria Heights

This home at 4413 N. Miller Avenue in Peoria Heights was the second most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in the month of August.

Sold on Aug. 2, 4413 N. Miller Ave. has three bedrooms and three baths in 2,643 square feet of interior space. Built in 2014, the home is a short walk from scenic Grandview Drive. The home has great room with wooden beams and a fireplace and whitewashed wood flooring. French doors open onto a small first-floor office nook while another set of French doors open on to a deck. The white kitchen opens on to a dining area which is adjacent to a covered deck. The master bathroom has a free-standing soaking tub and a separate shower, and a large vanity with seating and two sinks. The room also has a large walk in closet and access to an outdoor deck. The backyard is landscaped to create privacy.

$815,000

3210 W. Saint Charles Place, Peoria

This home at 3210 W. Saint Charles Place in Peoria was the third most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in the month of August.

Sold on Aug. 11, 3210 W. Saint Charles Place has six bedrooms and five baths in 4,387 square feet of interior space. Built in 2007, the home has a beautifully landscaped patio surrounding an in-ground saltwater swimming pool. The home has hardwood floors, and large arched windows. The updated kitchen has Fulgor Milano Italian appliances, painted grey cabinetry, and quartz countertops. The main level master bedrooms has direct access to the pool and nearby fire pit. The main level office also overlooks the pool. The finished lower level has a bedroom and full bath, rec room and home theater.

$725,000

6611 N. Parklawn Court, Peoria

This home at 6611 N. Parklawn Ct. in Peoria was the fourth most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in the month of August.

Sold on Aug. 21, 6611 N. Parklawn Court has five bedrooms and five baths in 6,802 square feet of interior space. Built in 2005, the home is situated on a private wooded cul de sac. The home has a two-story foyer which opens onto a curving grand staircase and the living room and formal dining room. The home has a butler’s pantry and a kitchen with custom cabinetry and high-end appliances. The master bedroom suite has two walk in closets, access to the deck, a bathroom with dual vanities and a private water closet, and an attached office. The walk out lower level has a theater room, a second kitchen and wet bar, a sitting area, workout room and craft rooms. The home is also equipped with a four-car garage and irrigation.

$711,500

3445 W. Boulder Point Court, Dunlap

This home at 3445 W. Boulder Point Court in Dunlap was the fifth most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in the month of August.

Sold on Aug. 2, 3445 W. Boulder Point Court has four bedrooms and four baths in 4,437 square feet of interior space. Built in 2014, the home has an open floor plan and lots of light. A great room with cathedral ceilings is equipped with a gas fireplace, built0in bookshelves and floor to ceiling windows. The kitchen has custom cabinets and marble countertops. The formal dining room has built-in cabinetry with lighting. The main floor master bedroom suite has a bathroom with a tiled double shower, a dual sink vanity, and large walk-in closet. The basement has a gas fireplace and wet bar with two refrigerators, a dishwasher and microwave oven. There is also a playroom equipped which could be used as a movie theater, an exercise room, and a bedroom with a full bath. Outside there is a covered patio, hot tub and heated in-ground swimming pool.

$680,000

4000 W. Tangleoaks Court, Peoria

This home at 4000 W. Tangleoaks Court in Peoria was the sixth most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in the month of August.

Sold on Aug. 10, 1000 W. Tangleoaks Court has five bedrooms and five baths in 5,006 square feet of interior space. Built in 1998, the home is on a cul de sac in the WeaverRidge neighborhood with views of the golf course and lake. The home is finished in a clean modern style, with white walls, black accents and pops of color. The kitchen has black cabinetry and granite countertops. The great room has a soaring ceiling, fireplace and large windows. The main floor master bedroom suite has a huge walk-in closet with custom cabinetry. The lower level has a wind cellar and family room.

$618,000

3216 W. Pilgrims Way, Peoria

This home at 3216 W. Pilgrims Way in Peoria was the seventh most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in the month of August.

Sold on Aug. 15, 3216 W. Pilgrims Way has five bedrooms and five baths in 4,462 square feet of interior space. Built in 2013, the home has numerous updates. The main level has a great room with soaring ceilings and a fireplace, along with an office equipped with French doors. The main floor master bedroom suit has a recessed tray ceiling, and a fireplace. The kitchen has granite countertops, a tiled backsplash, and two ovens. Upstairs are three bedrooms. The lower level is fully finished with a bedroom, family room, kitchenette and a gym room.

$565,000

813 W. Savanna Ct., Dunlap

This home at 813 W. Savanna Court in Dunlap was the eighth most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in the month of August.

Sold on Aug. 31, 813 W. Savanna Ct. has five bedrooms and five baths in 6, 043 square feet of interior space. Built in 1998, the single owner home sits on a 1.2 acre lot on a cul de sac. The home is equipped with many built-ins and crown molding. A butler’s pantry has a wet bar, granite countertops and an ice maker. The updated kitchen has a walk-in pantry. The four-season sunrooms opens to a deck with built-in speakers. There is also a patio and stone fire pit overlooking the irrigated back yard. The main floor master bedroom has a bathroom with a herringbone tile floor and a tiled shower. The finished walk-out basement has a theater room with projector, screen and speakers. There is also a wet bar and temperature controlled 1,000 bottle wine cellar. The home also has a three-car garage with stairs to the basement and attic.

$500,000

6503 W. Sommer Place, Edwards

This home at 6503 W. Sommer Place in Edwards was the ninth most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in the month of August.

Sold on Aug. 28, 6503 W. Sommer Place has five bedrooms and four baths in 3,490 square feet of interior space. Built in 2010, the home has a foyer with a vaulted ceiling and abundant natural light. The open floor plan flows into the kitchen, informal dining area and living room. The kitchen has granite counter tops, and island and custom cabinets. Upstairs there are four bedrooms. The master suite has two walk-in closets and a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower. The finished basement has a wet bar with granite countertops, a living area with a fireplace, and a fifth bedroom. Outside there is a patio, a basketball court, and a neighborhood park. The home also has a three-car heated garage with epoxy flooring.

$475,000

7104 N. Water Oak Drive, Edwards

This home at 7104 N. Water Oak Drive in Edwards was the tenth most expensive residence sold in Peoria County in the month of August. (Credit: MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR)

Sold on Aug. 14, 7104 N. Water Oak Drive has five bedrooms and four baths in 3,241 square feet of interior space. Built in 2020, the home has irrigation, professional landscaping, a security system and a heated garage. The all-white kitchen has a large center island and a pantry. A flex room could be a den, office or dining room. The master bedroom suite has a tray ceiling, large walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. The finished lower level has a rec room, a bedroom and a bath.

This article originally appeared on Journal Star: The most expensive homes sold in Peoria County in August 2023