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

47 homes

Sort:

Recommended

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Mercer County, IL:
Beautiful updated 4-bedroom, 4-bath home on 11.4 acres at the edge of Viola, IL. Located at the end of a dead-end street, this property offers the best of country living with city water/sewer, natural gas, fiber optic internet and convenient access to town. The two-story home features an open main floor with living room, wood-burning fireplace, dining area and kitchen with custom cabinetry, Corian countertops and included appliances. Main-floor bedroom and 3/4 bath with soaking clawfoot tub. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet, full bath and private balcony, plus remodeled hallway bath. Finished basement includes family room, 3/4 bath, laundry and

$439,900

4 beds4 baths2,870 sq ft

1404 12th Ave, Viola, IL 61486

Fiber optic internet • Open main floor • Updated home

NEW 20 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Mercer County, IL:
Gorgeous 2 story home with a large yard, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, back deck, garage, and more! This charming home features welcoming front porch that is ready for holiday decor and relaxing in the morning with a cup of coffee. Through the front door you will be greeted with a spacious formal dining room ready for gathering with friends and family. Continue straight into the fabulous kitchen that offers more cabinet space than you will know what to do with. The kitchen also offers a breakfast bar and around the corner you will find an informal dining space. The sliding glass doors lead out to your wrap around back deck overlooking the back yard and mature trees that provide shade throughout

$159,900

3 beds2 baths1,542 sq ft

507 SE 4th Ave, Aledo, IL 61231

Fabulous kitchen • Large yard • Back deck

NEW 21 HRS AGOFLOOR PLAN

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Mercer County, IL:
Welcome home to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ranch home in Sherrard. Situated on a spacious corner lot and offering a comfortable layout, abundant natural light, and plenty of thoughtful features throughout. Inside you will find a spacious, light-filled living room. Just off the living room is a dedicated office space, providing the perfect spot for working from home, hobbies, or additional flex space. The open kitchen and dining area create an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining, with plenty of room complete with a wood-burning stove that adds warmth and character to the space. All kitchen appliances stay, making this space ready to enjoy from day one. A convenient laundry/mu

$195,000

3 beds2 baths1,104 sq ft

101 E 7th St, Sherrard, IL 61281

Laundry mudroom • Private bath • Walk in closet

NEW 22 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Mercer County, IL:
In town Sherrard ranch! Hard to find with an attached 2 car garage. Ample space to grow, 4 bedrooms (one non conforming in basement) 3 full bath home. You will be pleasantly surprised by the large master bedroom with ensuite bath and large walk in closet. Finished basement has been fully waterproofed by previous owner. Fenced yard. Furnace and water heater 2 years old.

$174,900

4 beds3 baths1,423 sq ft

508 5th Ave, Sherrard, IL 61281

Fenced yard • Finished basement • 5,227 sq ft lot

NEW 23 HRS AGOFLOOR PLAN

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Mercer County, IL:
Hi there! I'm the little showstopper you can't help but notice when you drive by. With my beautiful landscaping, inviting front porch and large deck, I'm basically waving at you and saying, "Come on in-I'm even cuter inside!" And inside? I've been completely redone from top to bottom-clear down to the studs! I offer the fresh, modern feel while keeping all the charm that makes me one of a kind. My open, one-level floor plan brings the kitchen, dining area and living room together, creating the perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. My large kitchen features crisp white cabinetry and plenty of room to add the island you've been dreaming about. My oversized bathroom in

$128,000

2 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft

503 SW 2nd St, Aledo, IL 61231

Large deck • Inviting front porch • Completely redone

Property at 1388 265th St, Sherrard, IL 61281, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$349,900

5 beds3.5 baths2,192 sq ft

1388 265th St, Sherrard, IL 61281

Property at 712 Oak St, New Boston, IL 61272, 1 bed, 1 bath

$90,000

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

712 Oak St, New Boston, IL 61272

Property at 609 NW 6th St, Aledo, IL 61231, 1 bed, 1 bath

$75,000

1 bed1 bath600 sq ft

609 NW 6th St, Aledo, IL 61231

Property at 109 E 6th St, Sherrard, IL 61281, 4 beds, 2 baths

$135,000

4 beds2 baths1,260 sq ft

109 E 6th St, Sherrard, IL 61281

Property at 501 N 4th Ave N, New Windsor, IL 61465, 5 beds, 3 baths

$148,000

5 beds3 baths2,444 sq ft

501 N 4th Ave N, New Windsor, IL 61465

Property at 408 S 10th Ave, New Windsor, IL 61465, 3 beds, 2 baths

$159,900

3 beds2 baths1,822 sq ft

408 S 10th Ave, New Windsor, IL 61465

Property at 750 45th St, New Boston, IL 61272, 3 beds, 2 baths

$268,000

3 beds2 baths2,102 sq ft

750 45th St, New Boston, IL 61272

Property at 101 5th St, Sherrard, IL 61281, 3 beds, 1 bath

$55,000

3 beds1 bath1,455 sq ft

101 5th St, Sherrard, IL 61281

Property at 206 N College Ave, Aledo, IL 61231, 3 beds, 2 baths

$140,000

3 beds2 baths2,118 sq ft

206 N College Ave, Aledo, IL 61231

Property at 504 Washington St, Keithsburg, IL 61442, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$40,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft

504 Washington St, Keithsburg, IL 61442

Property at 2399 105th St, Aledo, IL 61231, 3 beds, 2 baths

$95,000

3 beds2 baths1,064 sq ft

2399 105th St, Aledo, IL 61231

Property at 600 Short St, North Henderson, IL 61466, 2 beds, 1 bath

$50,000

2 beds1 bath1,254 sq ft

600 Short St, North Henderson, IL 61466

Property at 197 Highway 67 Hwy, Alexis, IL 61412, 4 beds, 2 baths

$449,000

4 beds2 baths2,561 sq ft

197 Highway 67 Hwy, Alexis, IL 61412

Property at 1042 290th St, Viola, IL 61486, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$384,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,141 sq ft

1042 290th St, Viola, IL 61486

Property at 409 233rd St, Aledo, IL 61231, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$214,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,335 sq ft

409 233rd St, Aledo, IL 61231

Property at 20 Willits Ln, Keithsburg, IL 61442, 1 bed, 1 bath

$65,000

1 bed1 bath618 sq ft

20 Willits Ln, Keithsburg, IL 61442

Property at 411 3rd St, Matherville, IL 61263, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$194,000

4 beds1.5 baths1,650 sq ft

411 3rd St, Matherville, IL 61263

Property at 201 E Liberty St, Joy, IL 61260, 2 beds, 1 bath

$60,000

2 beds1 bath1,255 sq ft

201 E Liberty St, Joy, IL 61260

Property at 1217 S College Ave, Aledo, IL 61231, 7 beds, 1.5 baths

$115,000

7 beds1.5 baths1,930 sq ft

1217 S College Ave, Aledo, IL 61231

Property at 410 2nd St, New Boston, IL 61272, 3 beds, 1 bath

$87,500

3 beds1 bath1,289 sq ft

410 2nd St, New Boston, IL 61272

Property at 2206 40th, Aledo, IL 61231, 3 beds, 2 baths

$369,900

3 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft

2206 40th, Aledo, IL 61231

Property at 502 Bruner St, North Henderson, IL 61466, 4 beds, 1 bath

$145,900

4 beds1 bath3,446 sq ft

502 Bruner St, North Henderson, IL 61466

Property at 505 NW 5th Ave, Aledo, IL 61231, 4 beds, 3 baths

$275,000

4 beds3 baths3,436 sq ft

505 NW 5th Ave, Aledo, IL 61231

Property at 301 N Main St, Alexis, IL 61412, 4 beds, 3 baths

$305,000

4 beds3 baths2,900 sq ft

301 N Main St, Alexis, IL 61412

Property at 205 Railroad St, New Boston, IL 61272, 2 beds, 1 bath

$48,000

2 beds1 bath996 sq ft

205 Railroad St, New Boston, IL 61272

Property at 409 SW 8 Ave, Aledo, IL 61231, 2 beds, 1 bath

$82,000

2 beds1 bath1,704 sq ft

409 SW 8 Ave, Aledo, IL 61231

Property at 1708 SE 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231

$135,000

— beds— baths15,997 sq ft

1708 SE 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231

Property at 1405 1405 1/2 S 19 Ave, Viola, IL 61486, 2 beds, 1 bath

$70,000

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

1405 1405 1/2 S 19 Ave, Viola, IL 61486

Property at 305th St. at IL Hwy 17, New Windsor, IL 61465

Unknown

— beds— baths— sq ft

305th St. at IL Hwy 17, New Windsor, IL 61465

Property at 213 S College Ave, Aledo, IL 61231

$250,000

— beds— baths3,600 sq ft

213 S College Ave, Aledo, IL 61231

Property at Lot 29 Fyre Lake Dr, Sherrard, IL 61281

$36,000

Land0.41 acre (lot)

Lot 29 Fyre Lake Dr, Sherrard, IL 61281

Property at 3111 Buena Vista Ct, Sherrard, IL 61281

$89,000

Land

3111 Buena Vista Ct, Sherrard, IL 61281

Property at 18 Ridgeview Dr, Sherrard, IL 61281

$22,900

Land0.28 acre (lot)

18 Ridgeview Dr, Sherrard, IL 61281

Property at Sign in for address, New Boston, IL 61272

$82,000

Land

$35,000

Land2.46 acres (lot)

Woodland Dr, Preemption Township, IL 61281

Property at Lot 3 Par Ln, Sherrard, IL 61265

$49,000

Land

Lot 3 Par Ln, Sherrard, IL 61265

Viewing page 1 of 2

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Tue Aug 25 2026. 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 Mercer County

There are currently 47 cheap homes for sale in Mercer County at a median listing price of $165K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Mercer County stay on the market for 35 days. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Mercer County every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 20 homes have been sold in Mercer County. In addition to houses in Mercer County, there were also 2 condos, 2 townhouses, and 1 multi-family unit for sale in Mercer County last month. Find your dream home in Mercer County using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Mercer County are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Mercer County. If you're looking to sell your home in the Mercer County area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Mercer County with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

More real estate resources for Mercer County, IL

Cities

Nearby Counties

Nearby Counties with Cheap Homes

Nearby Cities with Cheap Homes

More to explore in Mercer County, IL

How to buy a house in Mercer County, IL

How much house can I afford?

How to buy a house in 10 steps

First-time homebuyer's guide

See more home buying guides

Popular Markets in Illinois

Chicago homes for sale
$375,000
Naperville homes for sale
$675,000
Schaumburg homes for sale
$365,000
Arlington Heights homes for sale
$474,500
Glenview homes for sale
$800,000
Evanston homes for sale
$462,000
Oak Park homes for sale
$395,000
Des Plaines homes for sale
$417,000
Orland Park homes for sale
$419,000
Downers Grove homes for sale
$632,000
Mount Prospect homes for sale
$449,950
Lombard homes for sale
$349,250
Glen Ellyn homes for sale
$599,900
Skokie homes for sale
$454,500
Wheaton homes for sale
$459,900

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.