Jefferson County, IL Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Jefferson County was $160K last month, up 22.8% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Jefferson County is $94, up 6.8% since last year.
Jefferson County Housing Market Trends
In July 2025, Jefferson County home prices were up 22.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $160K. On average, homes in Jefferson County sell after 73 days on the market compared to 52 days last year. There were 29 homes sold in July this year, up from 28 last year.

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- $106,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1.5 baths1,404 sq ft612 Strawberry Ln, Mount Vernon, IL 62864List Price$110,000Sale to List4% under listDays on Market66 days612 Strawberry Ln, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- $52,500 Last Sold Price1 bed1 bath624 sq ft1412 N 11th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864List Price$64,500Sale to List19% under listDays on Market53 days1412 N 11th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- $278,500 Last Sold Price5 beds3 baths3,870 sq ft19559 E E IL Hwy 15 Hwy, Mount Vernon, IL 62864List Price$268,500Sale to List4% over listDays on Market44 days19559 E E IL Hwy 15 Hwy, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- $5,500 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft2806 Main St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864List Price$5,500Sale to List0% over listDays on Market524 days2806 Main St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- $95,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft10929 E Davis Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$115,000Sale to List17% under listDays on Market322 days10929 E Davis Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $1,400,000 Last Sold Price0 beds—baths—sq ftTBD E Harlan Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864List Price$1,400,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market947 daysTBD E Harlan Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
- $136,400 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,542 sq ft2704 Cherry St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864List Price$144,000Sale to List5% under listDays on Market104 days2704 Cherry St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- $160,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths2,704 sq ft15793 N Woodlawn Ln, Woodlawn, IL 62898List Price$180,000Sale to List11% under listDays on Market150 days15793 N Woodlawn Ln, Woodlawn, IL 62898
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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 |
7/10 Summersville Grade School Public • PreK-8 | 275 Students | N/A |
7/10 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 J L Buford Intermediate Education Center Public • 4-5 | 275 Students | 1 reviews |
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