Mercer County, IL Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Mercer County was $143K last month, up 11.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Mercer County is $102, up 3.6% since last year.
Mercer County Housing Market Trends
In November 2025, Mercer County home prices were up 11.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $143K. On average, homes in Mercer County sell after 26 days on the market compared to 48 days last year. There were 9 homes sold in November this year, down from 16 last year.

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Recently sold homes
- $50,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths1,954 sq ft511 Liberty St, New Boston, IL 61272List Price$59,900Sale to List17% under listDays on Market91 days511 Liberty St, New Boston, IL 61272
- $85,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,751 sq ft1011 Washington St, Keithsburg, IL 61442List Price$89,900Sale to List5% under listDays on Market144 days1011 Washington St, Keithsburg, IL 61442
- $185,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1.5 baths1,554 sq ft2156 Ridge Rd, Reynolds, IL 61279List Price$199,750Sale to List7% under listDays on Market50 days2156 Ridge Rd, Reynolds, IL 61279
- $150,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft1398 252nd St, Matherville, IL 61263List Price$150,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market37 days1398 252nd St, Matherville, IL 61263
- $120,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,170 sq ft1804 15th St, Viola, IL 61486List Price$129,000Sale to List7% under listDays on Market85 days1804 15th St, Viola, IL 61486
- $197,500 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,248 sq ft944 45th St, New Boston, IL 61272List Price$210,000Sale to List6% under listDays on Market104 days944 45th St, New Boston, IL 61272
- $169,500 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths2,080 sq ft201 E Illinois St, Joy, IL 61260List Price$174,900Sale to List3% under listDays on Market53 days201 E Illinois St, Joy, IL 61260
- $280,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft615 Suncrest Dr, Sherrard, IL 61281List Price$285,000Sale to List2% under listDays on Market49 days615 Suncrest Dr, Sherrard, IL 61281
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Schools in Mercer County
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8/10 New Boston Elementary School Public • K-5 | 175 Students | 2 reviews |
6/10 Winola Elementary School Public • PreK-4 | 273 Students | 1 reviews |
5/10 Sherrard Elementary School Public • K-4 | 237 Students | 1 reviews |
5/10 Apollo Elementary School Public • K-5 | 335 Students | 1 reviews |
4/10 Matherville Intermediate School Public • 5-6 | 190 Students | 2 reviews |
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