Mercer County, IL Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Mercer County was $147K last month, up 16.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Mercer County is $98, up 11.4% since last year.
Mercer County Housing Market Trends
In July 2025, Mercer County home prices were up 16.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $147K. On average, homes in Mercer County sell after 28 days on the market compared to 7 days last year. There were 16 homes sold in July this year, down from 21 last year.

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- $175,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1.5 baths1,850 sq ft1686 US Hwy 67, Preemption, IL 61276List Price$169,900Sale to List3% over listDays on Market35 days1686 US Hwy 67, Preemption, IL 61276
- $95,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths768 sq ft944 42nd St, New Boston, IL 61272List Price$99,900Sale to List5% under listDays on Market41 days944 42nd St, New Boston, IL 61272
- $135,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,488 sq ft202 S 10th Ave, New Windsor, IL 61465List Price$135,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market60 days202 S 10th Ave, New Windsor, IL 61465
- $250,000 Last Sold Price3 beds3 baths2,128 sq ft1401 265th St, Sherrard, IL 61281-8554List Price$269,900Sale to List7% under listDays on Market123 days1401 265th St, Sherrard, IL 61281-8554
- $220,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,459 sq ft301 5th St, Matherville, IL 61263List Price$225,000Sale to List2% under listDays on Market110 days301 5th St, Matherville, IL 61263
- $170,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths2,084 sq ft435 120th Ave, New Boston, IL 61272List Price$185,000Sale to List8% under listDays on Market126 days435 120th Ave, New Boston, IL 61272
- $145,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,147 sq ft2332 42nd Ave, Aledo, IL 61231List Price$145,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market43 days2332 42nd Ave, Aledo, IL 61231
- $243,000 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths1,975 sq ft129 Glenview Dr, Sherrard, IL 61281List Price$240,000Sale to List1% over listDays on Market61 days129 Glenview 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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