Cheap homes for sale & real estate in Jefferson County, IL

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Jefferson County, IL:
East of Mt Vernon with a semi-rural feel yet close to a golf course and the airport. The tri-level floor plan gives plenty of space inside and out. On the main level are the Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, two bedrooms and a full bath. Just a few steps up is a Master Suite that has an attached sunroom ideal for office, nursery, studio, or whatever you desire. The partial basement is quite deep and has extra storage space. The carport is huge and could fit 3-4 vehicles. The triangular shape of the lot extends a considerable distance to the West for play space or a garden.

$98,000

3 beds2 baths2,224 sq ft

16514 E Fairfield Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Master suite • Extra storage space • Huge carport

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Jefferson County, IL:
* THIS IS A RESALE LISTING * This welcoming, well-maintained 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is a perfect place to raise your family. For your convenience, we have onsite community management to assist you when you need it. With our family-friendly community amenities such as a clubhouse, a basketball court, and a playground, your family will be excited to live here. This home won't be on the market long, so call us today for more information or to schedule a tour. Deposits & Fees are subject to change.

$27,800

2 beds1 bath960 sq ft

78 Cottonwood Dr #78, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Clubhouse • Basketball court • Playground

Listing provided by Zillow

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Jefferson County, IL:
Rehab enthusiasts this one is for you. Invest a small amount of money but a large amount of sweat equity and you can turn this one around for profit. Two bedrooms, one bath, and the large Living Room and Dining Room may offer space to convert to a third bedroom. The Kitchen and informal dining are along the back of the house. A corner lot location, covered front porch and empty lots surrounding the home. At least kick the tires to see if it's project worthy before someone else drives away with it!

$12,000

2 beds1 bath941 sq ft

629 S 18th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Covered front porch • Corner lot location • 7,405 sq ft lot

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Jefferson County, IL:
Take a look at this 2 bedroom home located outside of town on approximately 1 acre. Home has lots of possibilities and features a spacious kitchen plus another small kitchen. Lots of storage with a partial basement and several outbuildings. This could be a nice home with some work. -Subject to seller addendum

$30,000

2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft

14322 Memory Ln, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Spacious kitchen • Partial basement • Several outbuildings

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Jefferson County, IL:
Looking for a great starter home or investment opportunity? This 2 bed, 1 bath home is ready for you to move in and make it home! The welcoming front porch is a great spot to enjoy your morning coffee. The entryway spills into the oversized living room and dining room, both with freshly painted floors. Nestled at the back of the house, the eat-in kitchen features white cabinets and crisp dark countertops. The bathroom has a brand new shower, vanity, and plumbing, and the bedrooms both have new carpeting and fresh paint. The laundry is located just past the kitchen where you will find the basement stairs and back door. The backyard is fenced and has a quaint shed along with the detached 2 c

$54,900

2 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft

313 Castleton Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

New shower • New carpeting • Front porch

Property at 608 S 23rd St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 1 bath

$89,900

3 beds1 bath1,696 sq ft

608 S 23rd St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 290 W 3rd St, Bonnie, IL 62816, 3 beds, 2 baths

$150,000

3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft

290 W 3rd St, Bonnie, IL 62816

Property at 17018 E Thompson Rd, Opdyke, IL 62872, 3 beds, 2 baths

$140,000

3 beds2 baths1,196 sq ft

17018 E Thompson Rd, Opdyke, IL 62872

Property at 601 Nora Ln, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 2 beds, 1 bath

$122,000

2 beds1 bath936 sq ft

601 Nora Ln, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 131 Hemlock Ct #131, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 2 beds, 1 bath

$13,000

2 beds1 bath980 sq ft

131 Hemlock Ct #131, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Listing provided by Zillow

Property at 6 Brookhaven Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 2 baths

$349,000

3 beds2 baths1,620 sq ft

6 Brookhaven Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 102 W North St, Ina, IL 62846, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$349,000

5 beds3.5 baths4,772 sq ft

102 W North St, Ina, IL 62846

Property at 205 S 6th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 6 beds, 4 baths

$320,000

6 beds4 baths9,300 sq ft

205 S 6th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 1909 Olive St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 4 beds, 2 baths

$265,000

4 beds2 baths2,625 sq ft

1909 Olive St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 19 Wildwood Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$415,000

4 beds3.5 baths4,034 sq ft

19 Wildwood Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 820 S 20th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 1 bath

$2,900

3 beds1 bath1,086 sq ft

820 S 20th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 716 North St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$285,000

4 beds2.5 baths3,056 sq ft

716 North St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 147 Juniper Dr #147, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 2 baths

$58,700

3 beds2 baths1,056 sq ft

147 Juniper Dr #147, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Listing provided by Zillow

Property at 2 Webster Hill St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 3 baths

$284,000

3 beds3 baths2,170 sq ft

2 Webster Hill St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 11968 E Goshen Meadows Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 5 beds, 4 baths

$315,000

5 beds4 baths3,228 sq ft

11968 E Goshen Meadows Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 1011 Blueberry Hill Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 5 beds, 3 baths

$230,000

5 beds3 baths3,042 sq ft

1011 Blueberry Hill Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 18562 E Hill St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 2 baths

$349,000

3 beds2 baths1,580 sq ft

18562 E Hill St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 19503 N Moonbean, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 2 baths

$260,000

3 beds2 baths1,696 sq ft

19503 N Moonbean, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 4211 Fox Creek St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 4 beds, 3 baths

$350,000

4 beds3 baths2,754 sq ft

4211 Fox Creek St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 1800 Franklin Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 4 beds, 2 baths

$339,000

4 beds2 baths2,301 sq ft

1800 Franklin Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 16530 E Fairfield Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$249,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,890 sq ft

16530 E Fairfield Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 111 Aspen Dr #111, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 2 baths

$61,500

3 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft

111 Aspen Dr #111, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Listing provided by Zillow

Property at 3547 N Illinois Highway 148 Hwy, Waltonville, IL 62894, 3 beds, 1 bath

$85,000

3 beds1 bath1,410 sq ft

3547 N Illinois Highway 148 Hwy, Waltonville, IL 62894

Property at 10457 N Puckett Ln, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 4 beds, 2 baths

$259,400

4 beds2 baths1,875 sq ft

10457 N Puckett Ln, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 1412 S 12th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 2 beds, 1 bath

$41,900

2 beds1 bath816 sq ft

1412 S 12th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 235 Cottonwood Dr #235, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 2 baths

$66,400

3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft

235 Cottonwood Dr #235, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

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Property at 1605 Lamar Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 2 beds, 1 bath

$55,000

2 beds1 bath880 sq ft

1605 Lamar Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 419 N Johnson Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$128,500

3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft

419 N Johnson Ave, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 10 Homestead Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$144,999

3 beds1.5 baths1,280 sq ft

10 Homestead Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 12156 E Bunny Farm Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

$359,100

— beds— baths— sq ft

12156 E Bunny Farm Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 2814 Mannen St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 2 beds, 1 bath

$83,500

2 beds1 bath768 sq ft

2814 Mannen St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 240 Cottonwood Dr #240, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 2 baths

$67,000

3 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft

240 Cottonwood Dr #240, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

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Property at 10 Cottonwood Dr #10, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 3 beds, 2 baths

$17,000

3 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft

10 Cottonwood Dr #10, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

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Property at 14625 E E IL Hwy 15 Hwy, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, 4 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

4 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft

14625 E E IL Hwy 15 Hwy, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 817 South 20th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, 2 beds, 1 bath

$25,000

2 beds1 bath868 sq ft

817 South 20th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Property at 15752 N IL Hwy 37, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

$39,900

— beds— baths— sq ft

15752 N IL Hwy 37, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Sun Nov 30 2025. 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.

Cheap Homes for Sale in Jefferson County

There are currently 146 cheap homes for sale in Jefferson County at a median listing price of $160K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Jefferson County stay on the market for 70 days. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Jefferson County every 15 minutes.

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