Welcome home to this beautifully updated mid-century brick ranch offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an abundance of living space! The remodeled kitchen features new cabinetry, countertops, lighting, and appliances (dishwasher excluded), while engineered hardwood flooring adds warmth and style throughout much of the main level. Enjoy two updated full baths, including one with a step-in shower and another with a deep soaker tub. The spacious dining area showcases a cozy wood-burning fireplace and flows into a bright four-season room with climate control and Pella windows, perfect for year-round enjoyment. The family room offers a second fireplace with a gas insert for added comfort. The finished basement provides exceptional additional living space with a large rec room and built-in marble-topped bar, making it ideal for entertaining. You'll also appreciate the generous storage areas with built-in shelving, large laundry room with utility sink, and convenient half bath. Additional features include a reverse osmosis system, paid-off solar panels for energy savings, and all appliances staying with the home. Outside, the tastefully painted brick exterior is complemented by a fully fenced backyard, newer storage shed, raised garden beds, and beautiful landscaping. A rare combination of character, updates, and functionality—this home is ready for its next owner!
Sold for $269,900
$269,900
505 W Merle Ln, Peoria, IL 61604
3beds
2,881sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
0.29 Acres Lot
$270,100 Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$1,870 Estimated rent
Home value
$270,100
$254,000 - $289,000
$1,870/mo
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Cozy wood-burning fireplaceBeautiful landscapingFully fenced backyardRaised garden bedsTastefully painted brick exteriorRemodeled kitchenPella windows
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Listed by:
Ryan Blackorby Mobile:309-657-6787,
Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Dorothy Greene, 475.159489
Gallery Homes Real Estate
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: PA1266729
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17ft 5in x 13ft 1in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 5in x 12ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 2in x 11ft 11in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 3in x 16ft 19in
Other
- Area: 825
Additional level
- Area: 0
Additional room
- Description: Four Season Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 21ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25ft 4in x 14ft 9in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19ft 11in x 11ft 1in
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 18ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 2056
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 55ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Solid Surface Counter
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Skylight(s), Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,056
- Total interior livable area: 2,881 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 126
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1428303017
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Peoria
- Subdivision: George D Johnson
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $269,900+3.8%$94/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1266729 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Pending sale | $259,900$90/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1266729 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,900+56.6%$90/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1266729 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2020 | Sold | $166,000-2.1%$58/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1219361 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2020 | Pending sale | $169,500$59/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Traders Unlimited #PA1219361 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2020 | Price change | $169,500-0.1%$59/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Traders Unlimited #PA1219361 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $169,750-3%$59/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Traders Unlimited #PA1219361 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2005 | Sold | $175,000$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,871 +5.7% | $70,910 +9% |
| 2023 | $5,557 +3% | $65,060 +5% |
| 2022 | $5,396 +2.4% | $61,940 +5% |
| 2021 | $5,268 +10.9% | $58,990 -13.8% |
| 2020 | $4,749 -2.6% | $68,440 -2% |
| 2019 | $4,874 +2.3% | $69,840 -0.1% |
| 2018 | $4,764 +1% | $69,900 -1% |
| 2017 | $4,716 +0.7% | $70,610 |
| 2016 | $4,681 +0.1% | $70,610 +2% |
| 2015 | $4,676 +3.8% | $69,220 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $4,503 +1.2% | $68,650 -1.2% |
| 2013 | $4,450 +0.7% | $69,480 -4.8% |
| 2011 | $4,417 | $73,010 +15% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,500 +0.4% |
| 2009 | $4,370 +3.1% | $63,250 +2% |
| 2008 | $4,239 -2% | $62,010 +2.9% |
| 2007 | $4,325 +3% | $60,240 +3.2% |
| 2006 | $4,200 +5.3% | $58,380 +2.4% |
| 2005 | $3,989 +24% | $57,000 +24.6% |
| 1998 | $3,217 | $45,750 |
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Neighborhood: 61604
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Dr. C. T. Vivian Primary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Sterling Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2 mi
- 1/10Peoria High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Thomas Jefferson
- Middle: Sterling
- High: Peoria High
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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