Estate sales in Peoria, IL

Estate sales in Peoria cover the city and a ring of nearby towns. Recent sales have been in Peoria and Northwest Peoria, across the river in East Peoria, south in Pekin, east and southeast in Morton, Mackinaw and Delavan, and north in Germantown Hills and Metamora, with the occasional sale out in Lexington.

Start days here are a mix of Friday and Saturday, and a typical sale lasts two or three days. Doors most often open at 9 a.m. Because a Saturday-start sale and a Friday-start sale can overlap, it's worth reading every listing when you sort through estate sales this weekend.

Hours can also differ by day. A sale might open at 9 on its first morning and later or shorter on its last, so check each day's times rather than assuming. If you're working your way between towns, a quick look at the map helps you string sales together without doubling back.

Once you're inside, slow down near the shelves and cabinets. Small items like costume jewelry, kitchen gadgets and hand tools are easy to overlook in a busy house, and they're often what makes the trip worthwhile.