Jefferson County, IL Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Jefferson County was $155K last month, up 14.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Jefferson County is $102, up 4.1% since last year.
Jefferson County Housing Market Trends
In May 2025, Jefferson County home prices were up 14.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $155K. On average, homes in Jefferson County sell after 51 days on the market compared to 52 days last year. There were 27 homes sold in May this year, down from 29 last year.

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- $95,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,468 sq ft415 Marteeny St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$120,000Sale to List21% under listDays on Market35 days415 Marteeny St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $357,000 Last Sold Price3 beds3 baths2,484 sq ft4719 Richview Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$369,500Sale to List3% under listDays on Market90 days4719 Richview Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $195,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,356 sq ft11802 E Goshen Meadows Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$195,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market41 days11802 E Goshen Meadows Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $14,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft3480 Ridge Crest Dr, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$15,000Sale to List7% under listDays on Market84 days3480 Ridge Crest Dr, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $225,500 Last List Price4 beds2 baths1,936 sq ft18865 E Weber Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market56 days18865 E Weber Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- $120,000 Last Sold Price6 beds4 baths2,897 sq ft613 S 16th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$129,900Sale to List8% under listDays on Market159 days613 S 16th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $148,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,328 sq ft15841 E Fairfield Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$145,000Sale to List2% over listDays on Market42 days15841 E Fairfield Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $125,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,526 sq ft23 Rushton Dr, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$129,900Sale to List4% under listDays on Market80 days23 Rushton Dr, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
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Schools in Jefferson County
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8/10 Spring Garden Middle School Public • 5-8 | 86 Students | N/A |
6/10 Summersville Grade School Public • PreK-8 | 275 Students | N/A |
6/10 Spring Garden Elementary School Public • K-4 | 138 Students | N/A |
6/10 Bethel Grade School Public • PreK-8 | 160 Students | 2 reviews |
5/10 Rome Community Cons Elementary School Public • PreK-8 | 330 Students | 3 reviews |
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