Is New Athens, IL 62264 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The New Athens housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in New Athens, IL 62264 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 7.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (37 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $199,913. Overall, New Athens is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within St. Clair County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Summerfield 62289 (0% sold over asking) or Saint Libory 62282 (0% sold over asking), while East Carondelet 62240 (75% sold over asking) and Freeburg 62243 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.