1218 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER

$119,900

  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,260 sqft

1218 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554

Est. Mortgage $908/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1937
$95/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1218 S 3rd St.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

THIS IS aonderful opportunity to own an affordable 4 bedroom, 1.25 bath home in Pekin. This clean move-in ready home offers plenty of space for a growing family, first-time homebuyers, or anyone looking for an affordable monthly payment compared to rent.
The home features a spacious layout with three bedrooms and a quarter bath upstairs, plus a main floor bedroom and full bath. Major exterior updates have already been completed, including replacement windows and siding in 2001 and a new roof in 2006.

The kitchen and interior are dated but have been well maintained and are fully functional. All appliances stay, including refrigerator, stove, stackable washer and dryer, water softener and two newer window air conditioners purchased last year.

Additional features include:

• Large backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or pets
• Approximately 20-year-old furnace
• White appliances in working condition
• Clean and well cared for throughout
• Convenient Pekin location close to schools, shopping, and restaurants
• No garage, but access to parking in the back through alley

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a 4 bedroom home at an affordable price point. Home is being sold as-is.

Home Details for 1218 S 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Days on Market

Days on Market: 105 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1937
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Vinyl, BrickPorch
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $95

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9840 sqft

Around this home

What Locals Say about Pekin

At least 188 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 20 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tyler Hinspeter
    "Very nice Area, friendly neighbors, and easy to access local area. Easy access to Peoria and much safer"
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  • Jaymie G.
    "Pekin is a nice town with some really nice neighborhoods to raise children in. neighbors know each other and look out for one another for the most part. The high school is unbelievable with programs like no other and I grew up in a big city. "
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  • Benja.white
    "Sat night happy hours and community cleanups of the lake where everyone pitches in to pick out garbage and litter."
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  • Tylerhitesman
    "the police department is a block away from the library and near the daycares. the streets are well maintained and crime is very minimum. "
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  • Jaymie G.
    "friendly smaller town, an easy drive to Chicago or St Louis. a little closer to neighbors than I'd like but I love Pekin "
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  • Rowanp10
    "good not far 1 mile to every thing stores parks pool and restaurants fast food gyms hotels bowling and the movies"
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  • Mikedpruitt00
    "There are a lot of places to walk and lots of dogs in the area. Also there is a dog park where there are lots of dogs and there are a lot of vets and pet stores in town and most of the population has dogs or some kind of animals. Great place to live and walk and own dogs "
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  • K-m
    "I have lived here most of my life and purchased a home on the same street I was raised on. Good neighborhood to raise my kid."
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  • Ryanhanson0822
    "Safe environment for children, well maintained area, very quiet, clean, neighbors are nice, best of all near by grocery store "
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  • Dawn L.
    "My neighborhood is a combination of people who rent and home owners. I don’t know many of my neighbors. We all keep to ourselves pretty much. "
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  • Brandonsgirl81
    "I use my own truck and the roads are not kept up very well here in town. Other than that I think the commute is fine "
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  • Brandonsgirl81
    "I drive myself. The roads are not maintained. There has been many complaints to the city but yet nothing has been done about it."
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  • Dmemmons1
    "Children run loose and don’t watch for cars and one of these days somebody is going to get seriously hurt. "
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  • Drupc09
    "the dog park, but there still needs to be more places for dogs. also, some festivals are not seemingly dog friendly."
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  • Emmycooper880
    "I’ve lived around here all of my life, it’s so friendly and very quiet. I highly recommend this neighborhood."
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  • JMA
    "the street is way too busy. too dangerous in case your pet gets out of your yard. neighborhood is not one that has a lot of people out and about during the daytime. "
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  • Tracy Heine
    "We have lived on this street for over 20 years and raised our family here. We have experienced awesome neighbors that take care of each other, quiet cul-de-sac street, great views and park-like setting right from our deck with wildlife."
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  • Josh B.
    "Neighbors are great, and there's a sense of community and safety. Everyone looks out for another. Quiet area and good for walking around. "
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  • Tj.al.follis
    "It’s a very friendly and peaceful neighborhood and the elementary school and junior high are only a block away. Never had any problems with crime. "
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  • Thatfisherguy0305
    "ita a great community as long as you are cllose with your kids. there is alot of drugs around here but if you and your children are good then you got nothong to worry about"
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  • Lisa
    "Not a lot of people. I've been here forever so I know the people that are here. I haven't any neighbors around me at the moment."
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  • Kwaremburg
    "It's quiet and respectful neighbors. I've lived here for about 3 years and I love the neighborhood. everyone is friendly and says hello when they see you"
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  • Kim
    "Grew up here. Raised my kid here. Good neighborhood. Well built homes. Kids I grew up with also bought homes here. "
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Market trends in Pekin

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$141K
$12.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.4%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$95
$0MoM
Available listings
107
10MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$126K
Since last month
Increased$11K (+9.4%)
Since last year
Increased$27K (+27.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$6K (+5.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +61% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$126K
August 2026$126K
July 2026$116K
June 2026$120K
April 2026$107K
March 2026$103K
February 2026$105K
January 2026$102K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1208 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$103,000
07/22/26
3
1
832
1107 Mechanic St, Pekin, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$117,650
12/05/25
3
2
1,318
238 Herman St, Pekin, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$106,000
08/03/26
3
1
1,204
1014 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$96,500
12/16/25
3
1.5
1,197
1111 S 4th St, Pekin, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$125,900
09/18/25
3
1.5
1,056
1007 S Capitol St, Pekin, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$148,000
11/19/25
4
2
2,010
283 Herman St, Pekin, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$106,000
07/31/26
2
1
1,284
300 South St, Pekin, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$90,000
03/11/26
4
1.5
1,612
1203 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$85,000
03/20/26
2
1.5
900

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1221 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.05
$132,900
3
1.5
1,113
Off Market
1208 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.04
$103,000
3
1
832
Recently Sold
1233 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.04
$143,400
3
2
1,580
Off Market
1205 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.07
$96,500
2
1
1,216
Off Market
1202 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.07
$68,900
2
1
795
Off Market
1235 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.04
$162,800
4
2
1,856
Off Market
1203 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.08
$85,000
2
1.5
900
Recently Sold
1122 Mechanic St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.10
$79,000
2
1
808
Recently Sold
1225 Summer St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.05
$102,300
2
1
1,115
Off Market
309 Charles St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.09
$82,700
2
1.5
728
Off Market
1118 Mechanic St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.11
$45,300
1
1
396
Off Market
289 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554
0.08
$77,200
2
1
840
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 28, 2026
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1267791
Sold
$119,990
Jul 21, 2026
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1267791
Pending
$119,990
Jun 25, 2026
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1267791
PriceChange
$119,990
Price increased by 0%
May 26, 2026
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$119,900

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Frequently asked questions about 1218 S 3rd St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1218 S 3rd St?
    Based on a $119,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1218 S 3rd St in Pekin, IL is approximately $923 (about $637 principal & interest, $211 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1218 S 3rd St compare to homes in Pekin?
    1218 S 3rd St in Pekin, IL is listed at $119,900, about 15% below the $141K median sale price in Pekin.
  • What do residents say about Pekin?
    Residents describe Pekin, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Pekin, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 1218 S 3rd St?
    The closest schools to 1218 S 3rd St in Pekin, IL are Broadmoor Junior High School (rated 4/10), Jefferson Elementary School (rated 4/10), Pekin Community High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 1218 S 3rd St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1218 S 3rd St in Pekin, IL has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1218 S 3rd St?
    The lot at 1218 S 3rd St in Pekin, IL is about 0.24 acres (10,496 sq ft).
1218 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,260 sqft single-family home built in 1937. This property is currently available for sale and was listed on May 26, 2026.