526 State St, Pekin, IL 61554
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SOLD
JUN 29, 2026

526 State St
Pekin, IL 61554

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,208 sqft

$155,000

Last Sold: Jun 29, 2026
3% over list $150K
$70/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,147/mo*
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$155,000

Last Sold: Jun 29, 2026
3% over list $150K
$70/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,147/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,208 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1889
Living Area
2,208 sqft
Price/Sqft
$70/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Step into a piece of Pekin history with this remarkable property at 526 State Street. Rich with character and loved for generations by the family who built the home. There is just so much to appreciate, from the covered front porch to the beautiful hardwoods and everything inbetween. Inside this 4 bedroom 2 bath home you will find high ceilings, an arched door way, crown molding, built in bay window bench seating, ceiling fans, a main floor primary bedroom, formal dining, and the list goes on! Outside you will enjoy the mature trees, covered front porch, large patio, fenced yard, covered parking and more. Thoughtful updates include but are not limited to: main floor windows approximately 15 years ago, upper windows approximately 10 years ago, water heater in 2023, main HVAC unit in 2014, and a re-decked porch in 2023. 526 State St. provides a rare opportunity to own a home with deep roots, timeless charm, and evident pride of ownership. Schedule your private showing to see what makes this home so special.
526 State St, Pekin, IL 61554 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,208 sqft single-family home built in 1889. It last sold for $155,000 on Jun 29, 2026 (3% above the $149,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $155,500, with a rent estimate of $1,873/month.

Home Details for 526 State St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 16Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Additional Level, Additional Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Lower Level, Main Level, Recreation Room, Third Floor, Upper Level
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2208 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Gas Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Zoned,Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Blinds

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Rubber ShinglePatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFoundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Other Parking: Number Of Garage Remotes: 0Has a CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Carport,Detached
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1889
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 040435315007

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $149,900Price Per Sqft: $70/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: PekinCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: WashingtonJr High / Middle School: EdisonHigh School: Pekin Community

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2208 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Peoria Area Association of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969.6 sqft

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PA1266311Attic: StorageAttribution Contact: Mobile: 309-256-4374
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Jared O Brien, (309) 256-4374
Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
Bought with: Non-Member Agent RMLSA, Non-MLS
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#PA1266311
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-07-25 06:53:05 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Click here for more information

Price History for 526 State St

DatePriceEventSource
06/29/2026$155,000Sold
RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1266311
05/29/2026$149,900PendingRMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1266311
05/26/2026$149,900Listed For SaleRMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1266311
06/03/2005$85,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Pekin

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$129K
$14.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
2.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$95
$4MoM
Available listings
97
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,338
Assessment$96,330
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 526 State St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
526 Catherine St, Pekin, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$133,000
05/05/26
5
2
1,654
914 Henrietta St, Pekin, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$142,500
05/19/26
4
1
1,624
304 Buena Vista Ave, Pekin, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$150,000
01/26/26
3
2
2,130
1101 Earl St, Pekin, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$167,000
09/16/25
4
2
1,791
1410 N 4th St, Pekin, IL
0.56
Single-Family Home
$150,000
08/19/25
4
2
2,284
310 Catherine St, Pekin, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$93,000
06/18/26
3
2
2,099
921 Catherine St, Pekin, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$118,000
03/02/26
3
1
1,690
1016 Caroline St, Pekin, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$83,100
11/21/25
3
2
1,534
902 Saint Julian St, Pekin, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$195,000
05/11/26
3
2.5
1,984

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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

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  • 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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