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HEROD, IL 62947

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
1
⇩ 50% vs 2 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$69,900
⇩ 74.6% vs $275,000 last year
Average Price
$69,900
⇩ 73.2% vs $260,667 last year
Days on Market
313
⇧ 37.9% vs 227 days last year

Market Context

Population: 401  ·  Density: 2.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $67,500

Typical home value: $162,896  ·  Homeownership: 91.8%

Market Analysis

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

The HEROD, IL real estate market (62947) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 313 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 313 days on market compared to 227 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 74.6% year-over-year, from $275,000 to $69,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 1 this year vs 2 last year
  • Days on market: 313 now vs 227 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $69,900 (-74.6% YoY)
  • Average: $69,900 (-73.2% 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 24.9 miles — 66 listings ($17,702,632 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
62947Herod, IL 629470.0 mi1$69,900$69,900$69,900
62928Eddyville, IL 629289.0 mi1$24,000$24,000$24,000
62934Equality, IL 6293411.2 mi4$2,613,332$90,000$653,333
62987Stonefort, IL 6298712.7 mi3$897,000$299,000$299,000
62917Carrier Mills, IL 6291715.2 mi5$436,050$60,000$87,210
62985Simpson, IL 6298515.3 mi5$2,143,700$429,000$428,740
62984Shawneetown, IL 6298419.7 mi3$742,500$247,500$247,500
62979Ridgway, IL 6297920.5 mi1$49,900$49,900$49,900
62972Ozark, IL 6297220.9 mi2$518,000$259,000$259,000
62935Galatia, IL 6293522.5 mi6$1,221,750$209,750$203,625
42081Smithland, KY 4208122.8 mi8$3,303,600$375,000$412,950
42064Marion, KY 4206423.6 mi21$5,113,500$207,000$243,500
62974Pittsburg, IL 6297424.9 mi6$569,400$94,900$94,900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HEROD, IL 62947?

As of January 2026, there are 1 active listings in HEROD, IL (zip code 62947), compared to 2 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HEROD, IL 62947?

The median listing price in HEROD, IL 62947 is $69,900 as of January 2026, a 74.6% decrease from $275,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in HEROD, IL 62947 spend an average of 313 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 227 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HEROD, IL 62947?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, HEROD, IL 62947 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 313 days on market compared to 227 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in HEROD, IL 62947 save an estimated $1,398 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $69,900. 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.