Jefferson County, IL Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Jefferson County was $147K last month, up 47.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Jefferson County is $76, down 4.4% since last year.
Jefferson County Housing Market Trends
In February 2025, Jefferson County home prices were up 47.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $147K. On average, homes in Jefferson County sell after 83 days on the market compared to 79 days last year. There were 20 homes sold in February this year, up from 11 last year.

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- $157,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,498 sq ft1710 Lambert St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$168,500Sale to List7% under listDays on Market56 days1710 Lambert St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $250,000 Last Sold Price4 beds3 baths2,480 sq ft4415 Woodglen Ln, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$250,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market59 days4415 Woodglen Ln, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $199,000 Last List Price7 beds4 baths3,615 sq ft414 N Hirons, Waltonville, IL 62984List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market100 days414 N Hirons, Waltonville, IL 62984
- $95,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath804 sq ft704 Royal Ave, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$94,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market33 days704 Royal Ave, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $142,000 Last Sold Price3 beds—baths1,236 sq ft15024 N Old Centralia Ln, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$158,900Sale to List11% under listDays on Market9 days15024 N Old Centralia Ln, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $174,900 Last Sold Price4 beds1.5 baths2,132 sq ft3216 Peach St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$174,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market90 days3216 Peach St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $300,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths3,473 sq ft2707 Richview Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$325,000Sale to List8% under listDays on Market178 days2707 Richview Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $287,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft000 Baseline Rd, Walnut Hill, IL 62893List Price$315,000Sale to List9% under listDays on Market41 days000 Baseline Rd, Walnut Hill, IL 62893
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Schools in Jefferson County
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9/10 Summersville Grade School Public • PreK-8 | 275 Students | N/A |
6/10 DR Nick Osborne Primary Center Public • K-3 | 600 Students | 2 reviews |
6/10 Grand Prairie Elementary School Public • K-8 | 70 Students | 4 reviews |
6/10 Rome Community Cons Elementary School Public • PreK-8 | 330 Students | 3 reviews |
5/10 Waltonville Grade School Public • PreK-8 | 217 Students | N/A |
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