Mercer County, Illinois, Real Estate

Mercer County sits along the Mississippi River in western Illinois, giving residents direct access to boating, fishing, and scenic riverfront parks. Its towns are served by consolidated school districts with strong extracurricular programs and proximity to both Quad Cities employers and rural agricultural operations. The county’s network of county roads and state highways connects residents to larger medical centers and retail corridors within a short drive.

Location

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $3,158

House $155,891

Townhouse –

Condo –

Homes for Sale

Mercer County currently has 47 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $155,891.49 and 21 lots for sale with an average list price of $60,947.62. There is 1 foreclosure for sale. The average annual property tax for Mercer County is $3,157.62.

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Homes 47 for sale $35,000–$529,000

Condos 0 for sale

Townhouses 0 for sale

Multi-unit 1 for sale $70,000

Lots/Land 21 for sale $22,900–$150,000

Manufactured 0 for sale

Short Sales 0 for sale

Foreclosures 1 for sale $78,000

New Construction 0 for sale

Cities

Aledo

Joy

Keithsburg

New Boston

Sherrard

Sherrard, Illinois, is a quaint village in Mercer County with a population of 692 as of the 2020 census, offering a serene, rural lifestyle in the heart of the Midwest. Nestled 20 miles northeast of Aledo and 16 miles south of Rock Island, the village sits on a flat-topped ridge, surrounded by picturesque countryside ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and birdwatching. Historically a coal mining town in the late 19th century, Sherrard boasts a rich heritage reflected in its community events, such as the annual firemen’s fish fry in July, and a progressive past with early adoption of electricity and telephone services. With above-average public schools like Sherrard Elementary and Sherrard Junior/Senior High School, home to the Sherrard Tigers, and a close-knit community, Sherrard provides a peaceful retreat steeped in small-town charm. ... Read more