Franklin County, IL Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Franklin County was $100K last month, up 3.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Franklin County is $76, down 1.3% since last year.
Franklin County Housing Market Trends
In May 2025, Franklin County home prices were up 3.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $100K. On average, homes in Franklin County sell after 65 days on the market compared to 64 days last year. There were 34 homes sold in May this year, down from 38 last year.

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- $106,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,100 sq ft301 N Stotlar St, Benton, IL 62812List Price$109,900Sale to List4% under listDays on Market41 days301 N Stotlar St, Benton, IL 62812
- $58,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths1,980 sq ft311 W Helen Ave, Christopher, IL 62822-1021List Price$59,900Sale to List3% under listDays on Market140 days311 W Helen Ave, Christopher, IL 62822-1021
- $94,900 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft205 Election St, Benton, IL 62812List Price$89,900Sale to List6% over listDays on Market43 days205 Election St, Benton, IL 62812
- $85,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,600 sq ft401 Election St, Benton, IL 62812List Price$80,000Sale to List6% over listDays on Market55 days401 Election St, Benton, IL 62812
- $10,000 Last List Price2 beds1 bath985 sq ft802 E Main St, Christopher, IL 62822List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market52 days802 E Main St, Christopher, IL 62822
- $171,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,425 sq ft1807 E Saint Louis St, West Frankfort, IL 62896List Price$165,000Sale to List4% over listDays on Market201 days1807 E Saint Louis St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
- $65,900 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft210 N State St, Christopher, IL 62822List Price$65,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market43 days210 N State St, Christopher, IL 62822
- $37,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,025 sq ft718 E Burkett St, Benton, IL 62812List Price$42,900Sale to List14% under listDays on Market69 days718 E Burkett St, Benton, IL 62812
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Schools in Franklin County
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9/10 Akin Community Cons Elementary School Public • PreK-8 | 106 Students | 1 reviews |
9/10 Ewing-Northern Elementary School Public • PreK-8 | 236 Students | 2 reviews |
6/10 Christopher Elementary School Public • PreK-8 | 486 Students | N/A |
5/10 Sesser-Valier Elementary School Public • PreK-5 | 282 Students | 1 reviews |
5/10 Benton Grade School 5-8 Public • 5-8 | 458 Students | 1 reviews |
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