Built in 1875 during what was known as the "Whiskey Capital Era". It was during that year the Woolner brothers established one of the first large distilleries in the city. Growth in Peoria was on the rise & this four square all brick home was born on what was then the edge of the city off Western Avenue & a stones throw away from Madison Golf Course. Much has been updated & maintained over the years to this historic charmer. The current owners have enjoyed the neighborhood immensely & look forward to bringing new neighbors to carry on the tradition of community in Buena Vista Heights. Some of the updates in the 2000's are: patio & electrical in '09 for a potential hot tub. Gas fireplace added in the bsmt in '12, as well as, a utility sink. furnace & window a/c added to the garage & separate electrical breakers in '13. House was updated to breakers in '10. Ring camera system added throughout in '21 & '24. Roof on the house in '18, metal roof over the covered porch in'19. Rubber roof on the back in '21. Upper bath was remodeled including new supply pipe in '19. Water heater in '21. Dishwasher in '18, Electric range in '25 but a gas supply line is available. Microwave in '23. Refrigerator in '23, Brick on the house sealed in '15, Mn flr laundry w/Washer & Dryer are in the last 10 years but age unknown. Gutter guards added for convenience. Pocket doors & glass french doors, wood floors & wood open railing add to the architecture you find from this era.
Sold for $129,900 on 08/06/25
$129,900
2511 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Peoria, IL 61604
4beds
1,530sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1875
-- sqft lot
$130,000 Zestimate®
$85/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 09, 2025 at 01:01pm
Listed by:
Laura L Martin 309-369-6888,
RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
Bought with:
Ahna Ayler, PENDING
Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: PA1259012
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 8ft 0in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 7ft 0in
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6ft 3in x 5ft 7in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 780
Upper level
- Area: 750
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
- Attic: Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,530
- Total interior livable area: 1,530 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
Lot
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1807376026
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Peoria
- Subdivision: Buena Vista Heights