527 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
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FOR SALE

$499,999

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,773 sqft

527 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350

Est. Mortgage $3,700/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1850
$180/sqft
2 Car Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 527 E Main St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

FOUR lots, a Morton outbuilding, and a beautifully remodeled home-all in one Eastside property. This spacious two-story home combines character, modern improvements, and an incredible amount of usable outdoor space, all with a front-row view of Ottawa's softball field. A new concrete front porch and ramp (2023) welcome you into a bright, open-concept main level designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen (2023), complete with newer appliances, opens directly into the spacious great room, with a convenient half bath nearby for guests. The first-floor primary suite is a standout, offering a private retreat with a beautifully updated ensuite featuring ceramic tile, heated floors, and a smart toilet. A stunning cedar walk-in closet, added in 2024, completes the space. Upstairs you'll find three additional bedrooms and a full bath, all refreshed with new flooring and paint in 2023. Interior improvements include new oak stairs, a new front door, updated flooring throughout, and fresh finishes that give the home a clean, move-in-ready feel. Outside is where this property becomes especially unique. Situated across FOUR lots, the fully fenced yard provides plenty of room to entertain, play, garden, or simply spread out, while an electric gate added in 2023 provides added privacy. A quality Morton outbuilding with a brand-new overhead door (2025) for a workshop, hobby, or recreational space. Additional peace of mind comes with a brand-new AC unit installed October 2025.This home has been lovingly cared for by the same owners since 1971. This longtime family home has been extensively updated and is ready for its next chapter. AGENT RELATED
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Jessica Lucas, (815) 326-1074
RE/MAX 1st Choice
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12735115
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 527 E Main St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2773 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Garage,Yes,Attached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 33

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1850Year Renovated: 2024
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2112307005

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $499,999Price Per Sqft: $180
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ottawa
School Information
Elementary School District: 141Jr High / Middle School District: 141High School: Ottawa Township High SchoolHigh School District: 140

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12735115

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8460 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12735115

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplayMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Around this home

What Locals Say about Ottawa

At least 136 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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  • Megan Tamblyn
    "One of us is 5 minutes away, the other works from home. Our home is 5-10 minutes from many restaurants and stores. "
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  • Dread27
    "Need a vehicle to access most areas of Ottawa. Walking is an option, due to many sidewalks. Ottawa is limited because of only one bridge crossing the Illinois River. The Northeast side of town (where the High School located) is also limited because of only 2 ways in and out. Currently it has only 1 way due to construction. "
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  • Meredith Martin Olsen
    "Small local business and lots of churches to pick from based on your religious beliefs. Neighborhood is quite "
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  • Jessica W.
    "Every Christmas Eve the neighborhood lights luminaries. We are a close knit community. Neighbors are very gracious to one another."
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  • Tenaisha K.
    "It’s Quiet peaceful and relaxing with vibrant ad outgoing people whom relax and never causes Trouble "
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  • Lisa C.
    "we have neighborhood bbqs, the town has family friendly events most weekends, lots of parks, family restaurants"
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  • Jess M.
    "Sometimes there’s a festival or an event that blocks off roads and sometimes you don’t know when they’re happening so it’s a major inconvenience when you try to get to work and there’s a lot of traffic and no one moving. "
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  • Kendra S. M.
    "Close knit community. Lots of festivals throughout the year. Wonderful local restaurants. Friendly city! "
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  • Jess M.
    "There’s a lot of other dogs so if your dog doesn’t like other dogs just be careful. Everyone picks up after there animals pretty well and most of the dogs are nice. A lot of them end up being aggressive with your dog but other than that it’s a lovely place for your dog. "
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  • Charity P.
    "Fireworks show is the best in state of Illinois for the Fourth of July everyone pitches in for the show to be better each year "
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  • Crashdummy
    "nice and quiet great place to start a family. close to schools and pharmacy friendly people in the neighbor hood"
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  • Mrsjackson09
    "South bluff neighborhood. Close to river, river views & assorted wildlife that passes through the bluff. "
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  • Brandi M. B.
    "i live here and everyone is nice and knows eachother and works together if needed so ive never had a problem with the current neiborhood im living in at this moment."
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  • Kristine M.
    "I have been living here for the past 14 years. It is the closest thing to country living. Anything you want is nearby. Raised the kids and grandchildren out here and feel like we made the best decision by moving to this area."
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  • Felix A. L. O.
    "Location cannot be beat. Lovely area filled with unique styles of homes. Not a cookie-cutter development. Quiet, peaceful and friendly. Great mix of people of all ages. Well maintained homes make the North side a sought after location. Believe it or not, there are people who actually did not know this area of Ottawa exists. Close enough to the downtown area if you choose to take a nice walk to the riverfront. Good caring neighbors. Cannot emphasize enough how nice and tranquil it is in this area. Great School District, close to all churches and Ottawa Regional Hospital and Medical Center. Definately a lovely place to live. "
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Market trends in Ottawa

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Available listings
118
17MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$478K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$157K (+48.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +165% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$478K
August 2026$484K
July 2026$521K
June 2026$524K
May 2026$557K
April 2026$596K
March 2026$597K
February 2026$595K
January 2026$596K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
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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.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
314 Congress St, Ottawa, IL
0.22
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$370,000
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4
2
2,653
326 Congress St, Ottawa, IL
0.19
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$256,000
02/13/26
5
1.5
2,830
540 Pearl St, Ottawa, IL
0.17
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$465,000
04/02/26
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3.5
4,205
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0.22
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$375,000
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3
3
2,526
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0.45
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$156,000
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2
2,139
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0.47
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$229,000
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2.5
2,062
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0.29
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$47,500
07/14/26
3
2
1,500
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0.48
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$250,000
01/02/26
3
2
2,300
620 York St, Ottawa, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$195,000
06/25/26
3
1
936

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
603 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.07
$498,400
5
4.5
5,060
Off Market
424 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.09
$120,000
2
1
968
Recently Sold
420 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.10
$261,500
4
2
2,430
Off Market
317/319 Congress St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.08
$327,800
7
3.5
-
Off Market
610 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.09
$215,900
4
2
1,446
Off Market
620 York St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.09
$195,000
3
1
936
Recently Sold
627 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.11
$235,000
3
2.5
1,926
For Sale
526 Congress St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.10
$392,900
4
3
2,998
Off Market
529 Pearl St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.13
$311,700
3
3.5
1,668
Off Market
603 Chester St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.15
$82,200
2
1
911
Off Market
643 Congress St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.15
$305,300
4
2.5
2,700
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 18, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12735115
Listed For Sale
$499,999
Aug 7, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635502
ListingRemoved
$550,000
Jun 2, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635502
PriceChange
$550,000
Price decreased by 5%
May 1, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12635502
Listed For Sale
$580,000
Feb 10, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12494855
ListingRemoved
$629,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Jessica Lucas, RE/MAX 1st Choice
Agent Phone: (815) 326-1074
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Frequently asked questions about 527 E Main St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 527 E Main St?
    Based on a $499,999 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 527 E Main St in Ottawa, IL is approximately $3,757 (about $2,740 principal & interest, $942 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Ottawa?
    Residents describe Ottawa, IL as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Ottawa, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 527 E Main St?
    The closest schools to 527 E Main St in Ottawa, IL are Central Intermediate School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Jefferson Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10), Ottawa Township High School (rated 3/10).
  • What is 527 E Main St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 527 E Main St in Ottawa, IL is $477,900.
  • Does 527 E Main St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 527 E Main St in Ottawa, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 527 E Main St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 527 E Main St in Ottawa, IL has laundry facilities.
527 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,773 sqft single-family home built in 1850. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 18, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12735115.