Jefferson County Housing Market Report March 2025•Jefferson County, Illinois

hero building illustration for mobile

Housing Prices in Jefferson County, IL

How much do homes in Jefferson County, IL cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Jefferson County, IL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Jefferson County is a Neutral Market

Difference Since March 2024

At the same time last year, Jefferson County was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Jefferson County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$140,000$96/SqFt

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

The sold price of homes in Jefferson County has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Jefferson County was $140,000 in March 2025, the same as last year, and the median price per square foot was $96.

Median Sold Price By Counties

Median Sold Price By Counties
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Washington County
+10.0%
Marion County
+8.3%
Franklin County
+7.2%
Jefferson County
0.0%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$56.1K$86K
+53.2%
2$78K$69.1K
-11.4%
3$142K$155K
+9.2%
4$191K$222.5K
+16.5%
5$263.2K$396.7K
+50.7%

Summary: Jefferson County housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +53.2%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -11.4%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +9.2%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +16.5%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +50.7%.

How does Jefferson County, IL compare with other places?

Market comparison tool

Data and numbers shown are subject to change and may vary based on different timeframes.

Jefferson County, IL

Housing supply in Jefferson County, IL

How many homes are available in Jefferson County, IL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
90Last MonthMar 2025
872 months agoFeb 2025
+3.4 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Jefferson County real estate market had 90 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 3.4 % increase compared to Feb 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
13Last MonthMar 2025
192 months agoFeb 2025
-31.6 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
110
-100.0%
21618
+12.5%
35255
+5.8%
41211
-8.3%
566
0.0%

Summary: Jefferson County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -100.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +12.5%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +5.8%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -8.3%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Jefferson County, IL cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price3 Homes

At Asking Price3 Homes

Under Asking Price7 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Jefferson County, you may be able to get a good deal. 53.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 13 homes were sold or pending in Jefferson County in March 2025, down by 31.6% month-over-month. Of the 13 sold homes, 54% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and and 23% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Jefferson County, IL

How long does it take to sell a home in Jefferson County, IL?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days9 Homes

30 – 90 Days3 Homes

Over 90 Days1 Home

Insight

Many homes in Jefferson County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2025, 13 homes were sold in Jefferson County; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
38 DaysThis YearMar 2025
26 Days1 year agoMar 2024
+49.4 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in Jefferson County had an average listing age of 38 days in Mar 2025, up by 49.4% compared to the previous year.

Connect With An Agent

Local real estate agents are ready to help you find a home here

Sell My Home

Sell your home with an expert or get the job done on your own.

Get Approved

Get a customizable mortgage solution based on today's rates.

Newest Listings in Jefferson County, IL

What homes are available in Jefferson County, IL?

See More Listings

Nearby markets

Popular Cities with Homes for Sale in Illinois

MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from RMLS Alliance, and Mid America Regional Information System for the period 04/01/2023 - 04/01/2025

IDX Listings courtesy of RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID.

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. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of RMLS Alliance®. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than this broker are marked with the RMLSA logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection and/or with the appropriate professionals. Copyright © 2025 Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 4/5/2025, 12:50:53 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
IDX Listings courtesy of Mid America Regional Information System as distributed by MLS GRID.

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. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

IDX Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID. 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.

IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers personal non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID, and that the use of the MLS GRID Data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the Member Participant’s applicable MLS if any and as amended from time to time. MLS GRID may, at its discretion, require use of other disclaimers as necessary to protect Member Participant, and/or their MLS from liability.

Listings courtesy of MARIS MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Copyright © 2025 Mid America Regional Information System (MARIS). All Rights Reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 4/5/2025, 12:53:49 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.