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RIVERTON, IL 62561

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Sangamon County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
6
vs 6 last year
Pending
3
50% pending ratio
Median Price
$240,000
⇧ 60.6% vs $149,475 last year
Average Price
$239,950
⇧ 1.1% vs $237,403 last year
Days on Market
56
⇧ 143.5% vs 23 days last year

Market Context

Population: 5,107  ·  Density: 85.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $72,302

Typical home value: $156,123  ·  Homeownership: 74.2%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The RIVERTON, IL real estate market (62561) currently shows 6 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 56 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 56 days on market compared to 23 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 60.6% year-over-year, from $149,475 to $240,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Days on market: 56 now vs 23 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $240,000 (+60.6% YoY)
  • Average: $239,950 (+1.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 19.3 miles — 192 listings ($39,154,161 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
62561Riverton, IL 625610.0 mi6$1,439,700$240,000$239,950
62684Sherman, IL 626845.2 mi8$2,509,440$263,500$313,680
62519Cornland, IL 625197.2 mi1$190,000$190,000$190,000
62707Springfield, IL 627077.7 mi11$3,392,554$225,000$308,414
62712Springfield, IL 627129.2 mi20$8,079,280$399,900$403,964
62703Springfield, IL 627039.9 mi42$4,189,206$84,900$99,743
62634Elkhart, IL 6263410.7 mi1$125,000$125,000$125,000
62704Springfield, IL 6270411.6 mi88$17,389,856$164,900$197,612
62539Illiopolis, IL 6253913.6 mi3$120,000$40,000$40,000
62548Mount Pulaski, IL 6254814.2 mi5$792,375$145,000$158,475
62531Edinburg, IL 6253115.5 mi2$179,800$89,900$89,900
62551Niantic, IL 6255118.5 mi2$130,000$65,000$65,000
62558Pawnee, IL 6255819.3 mi3$616,950$213,900$205,650

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in RIVERTON, IL 62561?

As of January 2026, there are 6 active listings in RIVERTON, IL (zip code 62561), compared to 6 the prior year.

What is the median home price in RIVERTON, IL 62561?

The median listing price in RIVERTON, IL 62561 is $240,000 as of January 2026, a 60.6% increase from $149,475 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in RIVERTON, IL?

Homes in RIVERTON, IL 62561 spend an average of 56 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 23 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in RIVERTON, IL 62561?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, RIVERTON, IL 62561 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 56 days on market compared to 23 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in RIVERTON, IL?

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