$97,000

705 E Lake Ave Peoria Heights, IL 61616

$1,152
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
740 sqft
$131 / sqft
House

Property details

About 705 E Lake Ave

Charming two bedroom home in Peoria Heights. Situated on a corner lot with an enclosed front porch. Both the home and the detached garage have metal roofs. Full, unfinished basement for extra storage! Currently occupied by a long-term tenant paying $995/month.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Central
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size740 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1920
ParkingDetached, Gravel, On Street
MLS #PA1255502
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Gravel, On Street
  • Exterior: Deck, Porch/3-Season
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $97,000
  • Price/SqFt: $131
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,233
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Corner Lot, Level
  • Directions: N on Knoxville, right on E Lake. Corner of E Lake and N Boulevard
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Living Area: 740 SqFt
  • MLS Number: PA1255502
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
  • Listing Agent: Mackenzie Price

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 29, 2021
Home Sold
$57,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$24,930$2,233
2022$19,220$1,763
2021$18,300$18,300
2020$23,020$2,240
2019$23,020$2,231
2018$20,360$1,961
2017$20,780$1,988

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Hines Primary School

Public District KG-4

0.8 mi

4603 N Knoxville Ave

2

Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School

Public District KG-4

1.4 mi

918 W Florence Ave

7

Kellar Primary School

Public District KG-4

1.9 mi

6413 N Mount Hawley Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $46,875. Typical income of Peoria Heights, IL residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

36%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • DillardsDillards
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • HyundaiHyundai
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 705 E Lake Ave

The listing price of 705 E Lake Ave property is $97,000.

The property 705 E Lake Ave is a house located in Peoria Heights, Illinois, 61616.

Active Listing: 705 E Lake Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 705 E Lake Ave are: Hines Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kellar Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Peoria Heights Grade School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Washington Gifted School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Von Steuben Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Peoria Heights High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Quest Charter School Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Richwoods High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,233 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 29, 2021 for $57,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 705 E Lake Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 705 E Lake Ave is 740 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 705 E Lake Ave is 1920.

This home is located at 705 E Lake Ave in Peoria Heights, IL and zip code 61616. This 740 square foot home was built in 1920. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $97,000.

Peoria Heights, IL housing market in April 2025 saw over 1 listings sold above listed price, more than 3 sold at listed price and over 3 sold below. The number of listings in Peoria Heights, IL remained the same between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 25 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $119,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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