Mercer County, IL Housing Market

Homes for sale

The median sale price of a home in Mercer County was $188K last month, up 58.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Mercer County is $113, up 39.5% since last year.

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Mercer County Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Mercer County today?

$188K

Sale Price

+58.4%
since last year

$113

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+39.5%
since last year

Under List Price

3.4%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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Recently sold homes

SOLD SEP 22, 2023
$93,000 Last Sold Price
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,064 Sq. Ft.
30 Main Ave, Matherville, IL 61263
List Price
$89,900
Sale to List
3% over list
Days on Market
87 days
30 Main Ave, Matherville, IL 61263
SOLD SEP 19, 2023
$340,000 Last Sold Price
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,316 Sq. Ft.
1310 Maple Ct, Sherrard, IL 61281
List Price
$339,900
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
53 days
1310 Maple Ct, Sherrard, IL 61281
SOLD SEP 19, 2023
$220,000 Last Sold Price
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 Sq. Ft.
1445 300th St, Sherrard, IL 61281
List Price
$229,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
172 days
1445 300th St, Sherrard, IL 61281
SOLD SEP 18, 2023
$121,000 Last Sold Price
1 Bed
1 Bath
832 Sq. Ft.
2975 157th Ave, Sherrard, IL 61281
List Price
$120,000
Sale to List
1% over list
Days on Market
45 days
2975 157th Ave, Sherrard, IL 61281
SOLD SEP 15, 2023
$96,000 Last Sold Price
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,420 Sq. Ft.
1675 US Hwy 67, Preemption, IL 61276
List Price
$98,500
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
39 days
1675 US Hwy 67, Preemption, IL 61276
SOLD SEP 14, 2023
$145,500 Last Sold Price
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,819 Sq. Ft.
217 N 5th Ave, New Windsor, IL 61465
List Price
$149,900
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
182 days
217 N 5th Ave, New Windsor, IL 61465
SOLD SEP 8, 2023
$56,000 Last Sold Price
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,216 Sq. Ft.
408 3rd St, New Boston, IL 61272
List Price
$64,900
Sale to List
14% under list
Days on Market
67 days
408 3rd St, New Boston, IL 61272
SOLD SEP 6, 2023
$12,000 Last Sold Price
—Beds
—Baths
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709-713 SW 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231
List Price
$12,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
63 days
709-713 SW 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231
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Schools in Mercer County

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Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

7/10 Winola Elementary School Public • PreK-4	258 Students	1 reviews
5/10 Mercer County Intermediate School Public • 5-6	219 Students	1 reviews
5/10 Apollo Elementary School Public • PreK-4	342 Students	1 reviews
4/10 Matherville Intermediate School Public • 5-6	225 Students	2 reviews
4/10 New Boston Elementary School Public • PreK-4	185 Students	1 reviews

Only showing 5 of 6 elementary schools.

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Mercer County housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Mercer County.

Risk Factor

Flood Factor - Moderate

16% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Moderate

93% of properties are at moderate risk of heat over the next 30 years

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