Arrival
The foyer creates a clear center point. The office sits just off the entry, while the garage connects near the kitchen and pantry for a practical everyday route into the home.
Peoria, Illinois
6830 N Skyline Dr
River views. Sunrise through the wall of windows. Resort style living.
$725,0004 bedrooms4 bathrooms3,580 sq ft measured1 acre
A home shaped by its setting
Wake to sunrise across the Illinois River Valley.
Set above a wooded bluff with broad views toward the Illinois River, this renovated ranch greets every morning with sunrise through its dramatic east facing wall of windows.
A soaring great room and expansive wall of windows draw the landscape inside, while the newly renovated kitchen supports effortless gathering. Updated bathrooms, hardwood flooring, two fireplaces, and a walkout lower level add comfort and flexibility throughout the home.
Outside, layered decks, landscaped terraces, and an in ground pool create a private retreat from first light through evening entertaining.
$725,000Asking price
4Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
3,580Measured interior sq ft
1Acre
1959Year built
The home at a glance
A layout that moves naturally from daily life to entertaining.
The measured floor plan shows 3,580 square feet of interior space across two connected levels. The main living level brings the kitchen, living room, dining area, family room, bedrooms, office, garage, and broad outdoor decks together. A separate recreation level opens directly to the pool terrace.
View full size floor planGathering spaces
The island kitchen anchors the living room, dining area, and family room. These connected spaces face the expansive decks, making indoor and outdoor entertaining feel like one continuous experience.
Private spaces
The primary suite occupies its own wing with a private bath and walk in closet. Three additional bedrooms and two nearby baths are grouped on the opposite side of the main living level.
Pool level
Stairs lead to a generous recreation room with a bath and laundry nearby. From there, the patio and swimming pool become a natural extension of the indoor living space.
Floor plan created by CubiCasa. Total measured interior area is 3,580 square feet, including 644 square feet on the recreation level and 2,936 square feet on the main living level. The patio, garage, decks, and a 21 square foot undefined area are excluded. Measurements are deemed highly reliable but are not guaranteed. Buyers should verify dimensions and square footage independently.
Thoughtful renovation
Open, luminous, and connected to the outdoors.
Gather
Wide open great room with a soaring cathedral ceiling, two fireplaces, and an east facing wall of windows that frames the sunrise.
Cook
Newly renovated kitchen designed to support everyday meals and larger gatherings with equal ease.
Unwind
Updated bathrooms, hardwood flooring, a generous primary suite, and flexible lower level living space.
Entertain
In ground pool, multiple decks, landscaped terraces, and dedicated areas for dining and conversation.
Investment in the property
Considered upgrades, inside and out.
$395,000Seller estimated improvements
$215,000 interior $180,000 outside
Interior
Finished living spaces
$120,000About 790 sq ft converted from unfinished spaces
- Family room and bar area, formerly unfinished basement: approximately 600 sq ft
- Mudroom and drop zone, formerly unfinished garage: approximately 70 sq ft
- Laundry room, formerly unfinished basement: approximately 120 sq ft
Outside
Home exterior
$100,000Renewal by Andersen windows throughout
- All windows replaced with Renewal by Andersen
- Aluminum fascia and gutters
Interior
Whole house updates
$75,000Finishes, fixtures, window treatments, and smart home systems
- Updated toilets and new bathroom vent fans
- New light fixtures, interior doors and hardware, and plumbing fixtures
- Interior walls and trim painted
- Custom blinds and UV window film
- Nest security and cameras, keyless entry on all exterior doors, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and thermostats for three systems
- ADT systems
Outside
Landscaping
$30,000A reshaped landscape with irrigation and lighting
- Tree removal
- Yard removal and contouring, soil replacement, and seeding
- Watering system, landscape beds, and lights
Outside
Concrete driveway
$30,000Expanded and replaced
- Asphalt removed and driveway expanded and replaced with concrete
- Drainage work and replacement mailbox
Interior
Kitchen
$20,000Distinctive range and tailored finishes
- La Cornue 36 inch range
- Cabinet hardware, custom pantry and door, and backsplash tile
Outside
Trees
$10,000A diverse collection of specimen and shade trees
- Catalpa, sweetgum, tulip tree, butterfly magnolia, and butterfly ginkgo
- Two Norway spruces, red oak, two swamp white oaks, and two sugar maples
- Two Green Giant arborvitae, pink dogwood, Serbian spruce, and spruce
- Kentucky coffeetree, Japanese maple, and London plane tree
Outside
Perennials and shrubs
$5,000Layered plantings across the grounds
- Daffodil bulbs, hellebores, hostas, ferns, and astilbe
- Boxwood shrubs, miscanthus grasses, and prairie dropseed
- Echinacea, bee balm, geum, Russian sage, hydrangea, barberry, and hibiscus
Outside
Pool
$5,000Heating and plumbing
- Pool heater and pool plumbing
Figures are seller provided estimates of improvements, not an appraisal or a representation of added market value. Buyers should verify details independently.
Property gallery
A home with a point of view, inside and out.
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Exterior and grounds
Inside Skyline House
The view from home
Begin every day with sunrise through the wall of windows.
Explore the area
Nature, culture, and regional access.
The home sits along Peoria’s wooded river bluff, with recreation and cultural destinations within an easy drive. Travel times are approximate and may vary with traffic, weather, construction, and route conditions.
Nature and recreationForest Park Nature Center
A 540 acre nature preserve with more than seven miles of trails through forest and prairie habitats.
About 5 minutes · Official informationScenic route and parkGrand View Drive and ParkA historic 2.52 mile pleasure drive with panoramic Illinois River Valley views and paved walking areas.
About 10 minutes · Official informationArts and culturePeoria Riverfront MuseumA multidisciplinary museum offering art, science, history, a dome planetarium, and a giant screen theater.
About 15 minutes · Official informationTransportationPeoria International AirportRegional commercial airport access west of downtown Peoria.
About 25 minutes · Official informationSchool information: Prior MLS information identified Peoria Heights schools. Buyers should confirm current assignments directly with Peoria Heights CUSD 325 because boundaries may change.
Private showings
Experience the view in person.
Contact Laurie Pearl Williams for additional information or to arrange a private tour of 6830 N Skyline Dr.
Laurie Pearl Williams
309 208 8787