17971 E Fairfield Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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OFF MARKET

17971 E Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,413 sqft (on 0.96 acres)
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,413 sqft
(on 0.96 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
0.96 acres
Living Area
1,413 sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

There is a stately look to this nice home with a rural setting and many updates. Six rooms, two baths, a 2-car attached garage and the blacktop driveway are sure to excite you.
17971 E Fairfield Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,413 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $17,900 on Apr 29, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,191/month.

Home Details for 17971 E Fairfield Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable Ready
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: VinylLawnPatioPorch
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.96 acres

Price History for 17971 E Fairfield Rd

DatePriceEventSource
04/29/2016$17,900Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB402903
04/23/2016$24,900PendingAgent Provided
03/23/2016$24,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/23/2016$29,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/22/2016$34,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/10/2015$34,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/25/2015$34,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/29/2012$66,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/07/2012$66,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/26/2007$57,000Sold
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Market trends in Mount Vernon

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$121K
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
105
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$985
Assessment$96,786
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 17971 E Fairfield Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
17794 E Fairfield Rd, Mount Vernon, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$327,500
05/18/26
4
2
2,143
14327 N McRaven Ln, Mount Vernon, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/22/25
4
3.5
2,376
18550 E Hill St, Mount Vernon, IL
0.86
Single-Family Home
$255,000
08/08/25
3
2
2,688
14830 N McCarty Ln, Mount Vernon, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$418,000
06/15/26
3
3
3,016
14327 McRaven Ln, Mount Vernon, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/24/25
3
3.5
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14768 N Harmony Ln, Mount Vernon, IL
1.10
Single-Family Home
$165,000
11/13/25
3
2
1,344
18802 E Fairfield Rd, Mount Vernon, IL
0.95
Single-Family Home
$140,000
07/31/25
3
2
1,296
15665 N Angling Ln, Mount Vernon, IL
1.56
Single-Family Home
$222,000
05/15/26
3
2
2,150
19413 E State Highway 15, Mount Vernon, IL
1.46
Single-Family Home
$220,000
01/23/26
3
2
1,868
475 N Dartmouth Ln, Mount Vernon, IL
1.19
Single-Family Home
$360,000
12/31/25
4
3
2,759

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What Locals Say about Mount Vernon

At least 67 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say there's wildlife

  • 65 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 36 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 28 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 27 % Say there are community events

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Crystal H.
    "everything good is on opposite side of town. But this side is much more peaceful. this is a small town so nothing is too far away."
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  • Jayhemidehn
    "Neighborhood has lots of well needs stores with int walking distance. Also a Put Surplus within walking distance"
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  • Hmmiddle
    "There are coyotes in the area so small dog owners should use caution and always supervise their dogs while outside especially at night."
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  • Melinamarie
    "Fall fest is a great event hosted in the fall. there is a carnival with plenty of food and live entertainment."
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  • Jessica H.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 14 years and I love it!! its a very friendly place. my kids grew up here. they also ride their bikes around the neighborhood. "
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  • Samantha E.
    "I live only 5 minutes from down town and about 15 minutes from shopping center. there is a big mall here."
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  • Emileeirvin
    "There’s alot of friendly people but everybody brings drama to certain places and it’s not something ideal for a place to live peacefully "
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  • Winter g.
    "Very easy but very busy at times. It normally takes me about 10 minutes to get anywhere in town. As long as it isn’t during lunch hour or after 5 o’clock."
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  • Peacelovebigbooks
    "we live in a very good part of the town close to business district where it is quiet and close to most places to eat shop ect. there are very few people out around at night and those around are polite kind and upstanding people. "
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  • Michellel82986
    "kind be a nice area if you know your surroundings the area is more an older generation shared with many new comers. "
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  • Maciebechtel1
    "I live here and it's so peaceful and relaxing "
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