526 Sara Dr, Centralia, IL 62801
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER

$210,000

Original price: $219,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,598 sqft

526 Sara Dr, Centralia, IL 62801

Est. Mortgage $1,470/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1965
$131/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

FOR SALE BY OWNER —Imagine yourself living in this MOVE-IN READY HOME!

Looking for a great home in a safe, convenient neighborhood? This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,598 square feet of comfortable living space and is ready for its next owner! Updates throughout property.

Property Features:

- 3 bedrooms
 -1.5 bathrooms
- 1,598 sq. ft.
-New energy efficient windows throughout
-Fenced-in backyard — great for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying outdoor space
- All appliances included
- Centrally located between the high school and grade school
-Located in a safe, established neighborhood
-One-car attached garage
-For Sale By Owner

This home offers a great combination of space, location, and convenience. Perfect for a family, first-time buyer, or anyone looking for a well-located home.

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Home Details for 526 Sara Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylGardenPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Days on Market

Days on Market: 25 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $131

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Centralia

At least 46 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say parking is easy

  • 89 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 32 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 30 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Elaina
    "Safer areas to live outside of downtown area. Seedy element popping up in Centralia from St Louis. Move into more rural areas - or neighborhoods near old and new reservoirs, country club areas. Definitely work with a local realtor to find a solid and safe neighborhood. "
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  • Angela M. .
    "Factory working only if you’re not into factories and their type of work I wouldn’t move here poverty environment "
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  • Mschillson
    "My neighborhood is close to all of the festivals and events held downtown including our Fall Festival, Celebrate Centralia, and many others. It is also within walking distance of local shops and restaurants. "
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  • judyswinson1948
    "lived hee for over 12 years, safe neighborhood, good neighbos"
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  • lisagibson79
    "This area is great. We have friendly neighbors who will help you with anything plus this area is walking distance from community events such as the Balloon Fest, Halloween Parade, Autumn Festivals and so much more. There are four Pharmacies, a Hospital, a gas station, Burger King, McDonalds, Central Park (YUM!), Walgreens, and CVS all in walking distance!"
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  • Ta123105
    "Once upon a time ago I relocated to Centralia, IL back when industry was still arriving and while times have changed and there are more empty warehouse properties then operating the bones of this town are still in tact and the town itself still has value. For those who still live there and have known better times it is important for us to all dig deep and remind yourselves that positivity breeds positivity. All towns have less industry, all towns have homes that are foreclosing. Not all towns have beautiful outdoor spaces like Foundation Park, not all small towns have a lucrative balloon fest every third week of August, not all small towns have a highly decorated high school marching band and a basketball team to be proud of. There are multiple opportunities for families with teenagers to move here and be awarded scholarships for better lives through hard work. Centralia has an entire industrial park move in ready for industry just as soon as the better part of America wraps their educated minds around investing into America is a smarter choice. Centralia should be very proud of their annual Halloween Parade rich in tradition. There are a lot of negative words to use about any place in the united states but if you have liked anything about where you live or lived then you should encourage others to find plenty to enjoy about this town as well. I no longer live in Centralia however, the town I live in now also has crime also has empty buildings and does not have the small town appeal that Centralia holds. Remind yourselves you are centrally located to St Louis just under an hour from tremendous cultural opportunities, three hours from Indianapolis. This town holds enough positive to be considered a choice if you needed to live in the vicinity of Centralia, IL."
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  • ANDRU99
    "THIS ARE IS A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. IT HAS A COUNTRY FEEL BUT CLOSE TO SHOPS AND RESTURANTS. IT IS IN A K-8 SCHOOL DISTRICT. YOU CAN SEE THE WHITE DEER AT LEAST ONE A WEEK!!"
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Market trends in Centralia

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
69
3MoM

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

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
527 Sara Dr, Centralia, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$130,000
09/30/25
3
1.5
1,316
1340 E 6th St, Centralia, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$140,000
05/26/26
3
2
1,578
409 S Pleasant Ave, Centralia, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$97,500
05/18/26
3
1
957
1444 E 4th St, Centralia, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$136,000
05/11/26
3
2
1,344
540 Meadowbrook Ln, Centralia, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$185,000
02/13/26
3
1.5
1,934
623 Meadowbrook Ln, Centralia, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$149,000
01/20/26
3
2
1,764
508 Marquis Ave, Centralia, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$143,000
01/15/26
3
1.5
1,092
1782 Frazier Ave, Centralia, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$177,000
02/18/26
4
2
1,540
1722 Frazier Ave, Centralia, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$155,000
01/02/26
4
1.5
2,716
10 Park Ln, Centralia, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$105,000
01/20/26
3
1.5
1,840

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
532 Sara Dr, Centralia, IL 62801
0.03
$153,200
2
2
1,330
Off Market
535 S Davis Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
0.07
$140,600
3
2
1,648
Off Market
616 Nancy Dr, Centralia, IL 62801
0.11
$144,300
3
1.5
1,144
Off Market
634 Sara Dr, Centralia, IL 62801
0.13
$165,700
3
1.5
1,624
Off Market
517 Marquis Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
0.11
$149,100
3
2
1,352
Off Market
1722 Frazier Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
0.08
$155,000
4
1.5
2,716
Recently Sold
521 Marquis Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
0.12
$249,900
3
2.5
2,182
Recently Sold
1740 Frazier Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
0.11
$80,000
1
1
1,074
Recently Sold
18 Arline Dr, Centralia, IL 62801
0.11
$119,700
3
2
1,701
Off Market
40 Evergreen Dr, Centralia, IL 62801
0.16
$152,800
3
2
1,601
Off Market
1340 E 6th St, Centralia, IL 62801
0.15
$140,000
3
2
1,578
Recently Sold
540 Meadowbrook Ln, Centralia, IL 62801
0.14
$185,000
3
1.5
1,934
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 1, 2026
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$210,000
Price decreased by 4%
Aug 19, 2026
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$219,000
Sep 2, 2016
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB407394
Sold
$83,000
Jul 20, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$85,000
Jul 11, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$85,000

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Frequently asked questions about 526 Sara Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 526 Sara Dr?
    Based on a $210,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 526 Sara Dr in Centralia, IL is approximately $1,510 (about $1,136 principal & interest, $299 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Centralia?
    Residents describe Centralia, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Centralia, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 526 Sara Dr?
    The closest schools to 526 Sara Dr in Centralia, IL are Centralia High School (rated 5/10), Centralia Jr High School (Elementary, rated 3/10), Jordan Elementary School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 526 Sara Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 526 Sara Dr in Centralia, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 526 Sara Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 526 Sara Dr in Centralia, IL has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 526 Sara Dr?
    The lot at 526 Sara Dr in Centralia, IL is about 0.21 acres (9,147 sq ft).
526 Sara Dr, Centralia, IL 62801 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,598 sqft single-family home built in 1965. This property is currently available for sale and was listed on Aug 19, 2026.