Is Bath, IL 62617 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Bath is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Bath housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Mason County, IL

Population	524
Median income	$56,667
Average income	$66,754
Median home value	$69,000
Median rent	$835/month
Owner-occupied	89% of homes
Median year built	1968
Walkability	2.5 of 20Least walkable

Natural hazard riskExtreme heat (moderate), tornadoes (moderate), winter storms (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 62617; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA); walkability from the EPA National Walkability Index.

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Easton 62633 $54 /sq ft Forest City 61532 — /sq ft Havana 62644Balanced $82 /sq ft Mason City 62664Seller’s market $95 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Bath real estate

What are property taxes in Bath?

About 2.09% of a home’s value a year in Mason County, or roughly $8,360 on a $400,000 home.

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