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Villa Grove 61956

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$265K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$131K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
20182020202220232025
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
20182020202220232025
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
20182020202220232025
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
20182020202220232025
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
20182020202220232025
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
20182020202220232025
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
20182020202220232025
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017201820192020202220252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,206
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$131K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,372 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1954
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.93%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.80%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.20%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.9 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,455
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.68 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Villa Grove 61956 compares

By median home value, Villa Grove 61956 is the 6th most expensive of 8 ZIP codes in Douglas County, and its typical home is worth more than 36% of all homes in Douglas County.

Home values in Villa Grove 61956

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$47K$341K
ZIP codes in Douglas County ranked by median home value
#Douglas CountyMedian valueHomes
1Arthur 61911$197K1,550
2Camargo 61919$188K353
3Tuscola 61953$184K2,434
4Arcola 61910$167K1,531
5Atwood 61913$139K737
6Villa Grove 61956$131K1,206
7Newman 61942$99K556
8Hindsboro 61930$94K256

About the Villa Grove 61956 market

What is the median home price in Villa Grove 61956, IL?

The median sale price in Villa Grove 61956, IL is $265,000 (data through October 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Villa Grove 61956, IL each year?

2 homes sold in Villa Grove 61956, IL over the last 12 months (data through October 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Villa Grove 61956, IL?

Villa Grove 61956, IL contains 1,206 residential properties, with a median of 1,372 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1954. The median TopHap Estimate is $131K.

How does Villa Grove 61956, IL compare to the rest of Douglas County?

By median home value, Villa Grove 61956, IL is the 6th most expensive of 8 ZIP codes in Douglas County. Its typical home is worth more than 36% of all homes in Douglas County. Atwood 61913 ranks just above it and Newman 61942 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Villa Grove 61956, IL?

78% of homes in Villa Grove 61956, IL are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Villa Grove 61956, IL hold?

80% of mortgaged homes in Villa Grove 61956, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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