Market Intelligence · IL / East St. Louis

East St. Louis, IL 62205 Housing Market

The typical home value in East Saint Louis 62205 is $34,217, up 5.8% over the past year. The median list price is $21,200, and homes have a median of 161 days on market.

Updated August 2026Median value$34K

The median home value in East St. Louis, IL 62205 is $34K as of August 2026, up 5.8% year over year, according to Zillow ZHVI. Get your own home's value and a real cash offer in about two minutes, with sources shown and no obligation.

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Typical 62205 range

$31K to $37K

This is an automated estimate, not an appraisal. Actual value is determined by current market conditions and professional evaluation. It is provided for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or a promise of value.

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12-month value trend

+5.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in 62205 over the last 12 months: $32K in Aug 2025 to $34K in Aug 2026 (+5.8%).

Aug 2025$32K

Aug 2026$34K

The numbers

What is the 62205 housing market like?

Typical home value

$34K

Up5.8%YoY

Median list price

$21K

Up2.9%MoM

Days on market

161

Up23.8%MoM

Homes for sale

22

Down12.0%MoM

Price cuts

0.0%

Down100.0%MoM

New listings

0

Down100.0%MoM

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (August 2026) / Realtor.com (August 2026) / FRED (September 2026)

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The comparison

How do 62205 home prices compare?

  • 62205$34,217
  • East Saint Louis$41,629
  • Illinois$197,608
  • United States$288,625

Median Zillow home value (ZHVI), as of August 2026. Comparison levels are medians across every ZIP code with Zillow data (East Saint Louis: 6 ZIPs; Illinois: 1,084 ZIPs; United States: 26,265 ZIPs).

Context

East Saint Louis 62205 shows 22 homes for sale, with 0 new listings. The median list price is $21,200, while the typical home value is $34,217, up 5.8% over the past year. Median days on market is 161, and 0.0% of listings have a price cut. That mix points to slow buyer competition and limited fresh supply, even though values have risen. A sale can still happen, but the pace is measured. For a seller, realistic pricing and patience matter more than expecting a quick bidding response.

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