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Property Description

This iconic home was designed by Robert Paul Schweikher, the celebrated modernist architect known for his warm integration of wood, brick, and glass, this pre-midcentury residence at 501 E High Point Road stands among Peoria’s most architecturally significant homes. Completed in 1949 for Ernest and Lucinda Burhans, the home embodies Schweikher’s hallmark style with horizontal rooflines that blend with the landscape, walls of glass that frame the wooded setting, and finely crafted natural materials that bring texture and light to every space. Featured in The American House Today, the design remains a masterclass in organic modernism and quiet sophistication. Offering over 5,100 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage, this remarkable residence rests on 3.5 private acres with stunning views of the Illinois River. Rarely available and lovingly preserved, this property represents a true piece of Peoria’s architectural heritage, a home where art, architecture, and nature live in harmony.

Features
: Baseboard, Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas, Hot Water, Gas Water Heater, Heating Systems - 2+
: Central Air, Zoned
: Shingle
: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Disposal, Range, Range Hood
: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Den, Other
5
3
: Wet Bar, Ceilings/cath/vault/tray
: Wooded, Extra Lot, Sloped, River View
: Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Street, Underground, Attached, Heated Garage
Address Map
US
IL
Peoria
Peoria
HIGH POINT
501
Road
0
W90° 24' 44.8''
N40° 46' 28.1''
Knoxville, To Mt Hawley, East on High Point
E
MLS Addon
RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
Mark
Ferrill
$0
: Wood Siding, Brick, Frame
221
Kellar
: Block
Richwoods
: Tri-level
RMAPAP501521
RMAPAPRMAX
Liberty Leadership Middle School
Active
14-09-426-004
High Point
$14,145
2025
mark.ferrill@remax.net

Residential For Sale

501 HIGH POINT Road, Peoria, Illinois

4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
4,687 Sqft
$895,000
Listing ID #RMAPA1262121
Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : RMAPA1262121
Price : $895,000
Bedrooms : 4
Bathrooms : 4
Square Footage : 4,687 Sqft
Year Built : 1949
Lot Size : 0 Acre
Lot Size Dimensions : See Plat
Property Sub Type : Single Family Residence
Standard Status : Active
Agent info
Gateway Realty Group
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