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ATHENS, IL 62613

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Menard County
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The ATHENS, IL real estate market (62613) currently shows 6 active listings, with 4 pending sales. Homes are averaging 120 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 120 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 17.2% year-over-year, from $200,000 to $165,600.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 3,857  ·  Density: 23.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $94,058

Typical home value: $192,827  ·  Homeownership: 78.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
6
⇩ 50% vs 12 last year
Pending
4
67% pending ratio
Median Price
$165,600
⇩ 17.2% vs $200,000 last year
Average Price
$192,675
⇩ 45.4% vs $352,875 last year
Days on Market
120
⇧ 100% vs 60 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$67
⇩ 36.2% vs $105/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,997 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 6 this year vs 12 last year
  • Days on market: 120 now vs 60 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $165,600 (-17.2% YoY)
  • Average: $192,675 (-45.4% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 21.1 miles — 255 listings ($61,426,194 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
62613Athens, IL 626130.0 mi8$1,066,736$134,975$133,342
62684Sherman, IL 626847.1 mi15$4,750,380$328,850$316,692
62693Williamsville, IL 626938.3 mi4$835,760$239,900$208,940
62707Springfield, IL 627079.4 mi12$3,424,980$232,250$285,415
62702Springfield, IL 6270211.6 mi66$8,936,532$124,900$135,402
62561Riverton, IL 6256112.2 mi5$1,162,445$230,000$232,489
62688Tallula, IL 6268813.8 mi4$839,600$209,900$209,900
62704Springfield, IL 6270415.0 mi82$16,600,080$148,425$202,440
62711Springfield, IL 6271115.8 mi33$16,043,214$436,925$486,158
62712Springfield, IL 6271217.3 mi17$7,139,592$388,750$419,976
62633Easton, IL 6263319.6 mi5$106,000$21,200$21,200
62670New Berlin, IL 6267020.8 mi3$450,975$150,325$150,325
62682San Jose, IL 6268221.1 mi1$69,900$69,900$69,900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ATHENS, IL 62613?

As of March 2026, there are 6 active listings in ATHENS, IL (zip code 62613), compared to 12 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ATHENS, IL 62613?

The median listing price in ATHENS, IL 62613 is $165,600 as of March 2026, a 17.2% decrease from $200,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in ATHENS, IL 62613 spend an average of 120 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 60 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ATHENS, IL 62613?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, ATHENS, IL 62613 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 120 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ATHENS, IL 62613 save an estimated $3,312 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $165,600. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.