Is New Athens, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in New Athens, IL?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in New Athens, IL?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in New Athens, IL?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in New Athens, IL?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in New Athens, IL?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Is there wildlife in New Athens, IL?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's wildlife

Is New Athens, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say it's quiet

Does New Athens, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in New Athens, IL?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is New Athens, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does New Athens, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are the streets well-lit in New Athens, IL?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in New Athens, IL?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say there are community events

Do residents of New Athens, IL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is New Athens, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 261 E Monroe St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 261 E Monroe St in Hecker, IL is $249,700 .

What is the price history for 261 E Monroe St?

261 E Monroe St in Hecker, IL last sold for $78,500 in May 1993.

Is Hecker a buyer's or seller's market?

Hecker is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Hecker?

Residents describe Hecker, IL as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Hecker, IL .

Does 261 E Monroe St have a garage?

Yes, 261 E Monroe St in Hecker, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$249,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1,798 sqft

261 E Monroe St, Hecker, IL 62248

Est. Refi. Payment $1,805/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 1, 1993 for $78,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$250K

Since last month

$10K (-3.8%)

Since last year

$22K (-8%)

Since last sale

$171K (+218.1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +73% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$250K
August 2026	$260K
July 2026	$265K
June 2026	$267K
May 2026	$256K
April 2026	$248K
March 2026	$265K
February 2026	$263K
January 2026	$264K
2025
December 2025	$266K
November 2025	$258K
October 2025	$264K
September 2025	$271K
August 2025	$265K
July 2025	$283K
June 2025	$282K
May 2025	$280K
April 2025	$271K
March 2025	$259K
February 2025	$249K
January 2025	$248K
2024
December 2024	$227K
November 2024	$244K
October 2024	$219K
September 2024	$217K
August 2024	$217K
July 2024	$220K
June 2024	$219K
May 2024	$218K
April 2024	$218K
March 2024	$217K
February 2024	$208K
January 2024	$203K
2023
December 2023	$180K
November 2023	$190K
October 2023	$196K
September 2023	$197K
August 2023	$196K
July 2023	$218K
June 2023	$215K
May 2023	$197K
April 2023	$188K
March 2023	$180K
February 2023	$167K
January 2023	$167K
2022
December 2022	$175K
November 2022	$179K
October 2022	$179K
September 2022	$180K
August 2022	$182K
July 2022	$186K
June 2022	$186K
May 2022	$185K
April 2022	$182K
March 2022	$170K
February 2022	$155K
January 2022	$157K
2021
December 2021	$165K
November 2021	$166K
October 2021	$167K
September 2021	$168K
August 2021	$168K
July 2021	$171K
June 2021	$172K
May 2021	$171K
April 2021	$171K
March 2021	$167K
February 2021	$168K
January 2021	$165K
2020
December 2020	$164K
November 2020	$158K
October 2020	$150K
September 2020	$154K
August 2020	$161K
July 2020	$161K
June 2020	$161K
May 2020	$163K
April 2020	$166K
March 2020	$167K
February 2020	$168K
January 2020	$167K
2019
December 2019	$166K
November 2019	$167K
October 2019	$165K
September 2019	$163K
August 2019	$162K
July 2019	$162K
June 2019	$161K
May 2019	$167K
April 2019	$163K
March 2019	$160K
February 2019	$162K
January 2019	$147K
2018
December 2018	$150K
November 2018	$150K
October 2018	$144K
September 2018	$146K
August 2018	$145K
July 2018	$148K
June 2018	$145K
May 2018	$147K
April 2018	$147K
March 2018	$148K
February 2018	$147K
January 2018	$149K
2017
December 2017	$149K
November 2017	$143K
October 2017	$144K
September 2017	$145K
August 2017	$147K
July 2017	$146K
June 2017	$146K
May 2017	$144K
April 2017	$142K
March 2017	$140K
February 2017	$134K
January 2017	$134K
2016
December 2016	$138K
November 2016	$136K
October 2016	$145K
September 2016	$145K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
230 E Monroe St, Hecker, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$95,000	02/20/26	3	1	1,094
110 N Park St, Hecker, IL	0.02	Single-Family Home	$193,000	03/06/26	3	2	1,689
261 E Back St, Hecker, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$240,000	09/04/26	3	2	1,225
171 N Nike St, Hecker, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$205,000	05/07/26	4	2	2,028
131 N Main St, Hecker, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$69,000	02/11/26	2	1	1,035
270 Eldondale Dr, Hecker, IL	0.42	Single-Family Home	$255,000	06/22/26	3	1.5	1,435
7758 State Route 156, Waterloo, IL	0.97	Single-Family Home	$220,000	08/19/26	3	1	1,271
5451 Club Congress Rd, Waterloo, IL	1.90	Single-Family Home	$168,540	03/13/26	3	2	1,456
9037 Range Dr, New Athens, IL	2.04	Single-Family Home	$235,000	02/09/26	3	2	1,812
2266 Kaiser Rd, New Athens, IL	2.05	Single-Family Home	$270,000	03/13/26	3	2	1,961

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
121 N Orchard Ln, Hecker, IL 62248	0.02	$219,900	3	1	1,064	Off Market
110 N Park St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.02	$193,000	3	2	1,689	Recently Sold
121 N Orchard Ln, Hecker, IL 62248	0.03	$233,300	Studio	-	-	Off Market
110 N Orchard Ln, Hecker, IL 62248	0.03	$186,400	2	2	1,100	Off Market
131 N Orchard Ln, Hecker, IL 62248	0.03	$196,500	2	-	1,176	Off Market
260 E Monroe St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.04	$182,400	3	-	1,454	Off Market
130 N Park St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.04	$207,900	2	-	1,075	Off Market
130 N Orchard Ln, Hecker, IL 62248	0.04	$216,000	3	-	1,248	Off Market
241 E Monroe St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.05	$113,800	3	-	833	Off Market
141 N Orchard Ln, Hecker, IL 62248	0.05	$200,500	3	-	1,176	Off Market
140 N Orchard Ln, Hecker, IL 62248	0.05	$191,200	3	-	1,170	Off Market
321 E Monroe St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.05	$214,300	3	-	1,486	Off Market
E Monroe St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
320 E Monroe St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.06	$213,200	3	1	1,056	Off Market
230 E Monroe St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.06	$95,000	3	1	1,094	Recently Sold
131 N Nike St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.06	$226,000	4	-	1,792	Off Market
140 N Park St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.06	$194,500	3	-	1,100	Off Market
151 N Orchard Ln, Hecker, IL 62248	0.06	$187,400	3	-	1,127	Off Market
261 E Back St, Hecker, IL 62248	0.07	$240,000	3	2	1,225	Recently Sold
150 N Orchard Ln, Hecker, IL 62248	0.07	$195,000	3	-	1,120	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1976

1,798 sqft

$139/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 261 E Monroe St, Hecker, IL. 261 E Monroe St is in Hecker, IL and in ZIP code 62248. This property has 3 bedrooms and approximately 1,798 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1976.

261 E Monroe St, Hecker, IL 62248 is a 3 bedroom, 1,798 sqft single-family home built in 1976. It last sold for $78,500 on May 1, 1993. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $249,700, with a rent estimate of $1,706/month.

Home Details for 261 E Monroe St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1976Year Updated: 1976
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Brick
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Community
Units in Building: 1

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 1, 1993 Source: N/A	Sold	$78,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,360	$245,970

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Market trends in New Athens

Last updated August 2026

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Around this home

W J Zahnow Elementary School
PK-1
Public
476 Students
Waterloo Community Unit School District 5
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I was nervous moving to a small town, as everyone knows everyone and wondered if this would reflect as a hindrance for my oldest in Kinder. When they started school, they were immediately welcomed, and the last 2 years have been phenomenal. Teachers have been transparent in what they teach, what children may need assistance with, and the plan to get them where they need to be. My child has truly excelled here! Definitely recommend, especially families of young ones.
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What Locals Say about New Athens

At least 16 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
94 % Say kids play outside
86 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say parking is easy
82 % Say car is needed
76 % Say there's wildlife
75 % Say it's quiet
75 % Say there are sidewalks
73 % Say neighbors are friendly
65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
59 % Say streets are well-lit
58 % Say there are community events
41 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
24 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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Frequently asked questions about 261 E Monroe St

What is 261 E Monroe St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 261 E Monroe St in Hecker, IL is $249,700.
What is the price history for 261 E Monroe St?
261 E Monroe St in Hecker, IL last sold for $78,500 in May 1993.
Is Hecker a buyer's or seller's market?
Hecker is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Hecker?
Residents describe Hecker, IL as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Hecker, IL.
Does 261 E Monroe St have a garage?
Yes, 261 E Monroe St in Hecker, IL has a garage.

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SOLD
SEP 4, 2026
$240,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,225 sqft
261 E Back St,
Hecker, IL 62248
eXp Realty
SOLD
AUG 19, 2026
$220,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,271 sqft
7758 State Route 156,
Waterloo, IL 62298
SOLD
JUN 22, 2026
$255,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,435 sqft
270 Eldondale Dr,
Hecker, IL 62248
Welcome Home Real Estate Llc
SOLD
MAY 14, 2026
$349,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,818 sqft
5919 Rachel Dr,
Waterloo, IL 62298
RE/MAX First Choice
SOLD
MAY 7, 2026
$205,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,028 sqft
171 N Nike St,
Hecker, IL 62248
EXP Realty, LLC
SOLD
APR 22, 2026
$240,000
3 bd
3 ba
2,619 sqft
5511 Cedar Ridge Ln,
Red Bud, IL 62278
Real Broker LLC
SOLD
APR 16, 2026
$335,000
4 bd
3 ba
2,912 sqft
4542 Orlet Rd,
Waterloo, IL 62298
Homes By Janell
SOLD
MAR 30, 2026
$315,000
State Route 159,
Red Bud, IL 62278
Welcome Home Real Estate Llc
SOLD
MAR 13, 2026
$270,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,961 sqft
2266 Kaiser Rd,
New Athens, IL 62264
Worth Clark Realty
SOLD
MAR 13, 2026
$168,540
3 bd
2 ba
1,456 sqft
5451 Club Congress Rd,
Waterloo, IL 62298
Adams Auction & Real Estate Services Inc.
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0.25 ACRES
$287,400
4 bd
2 ba
2,028 sqft
171 N Nike St,
Hecker, IL 62248
EXP Realty, LLC
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$88,900
2 bd
1 ba
926 sqft
320 W Monroe St,
Hecker, IL 62248
0.37 ACRES
$250,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,592 sqft
9012 Range Dr,
New Athens, IL 62264
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
14.74 ACRES
$545,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,722 sqft
4907 State Route 159,
Red Bud, IL 62278
Property Peddler, Inc
FOR SALE BY OWNER
0.5 ACRES
$449,900
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,556 sqft
4004 Autumn Oak Dr,
Smithton, IL 62285
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$143,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,301 sqft
501 S Clinton St,
New Athens, IL 62264
NEW - 23 HRS AGO
2.71 ACRES
$1,200,000
4 bd
4 ba
5,800 sqft
4247 English Oak Ln,
Smithton, IL 62285
eXp Realty
FOR SALE BY OWNER
3 ACRES
$350,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,880 sqft
4476 Knab Rd,
Smithton, IL 62285
$369,900
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,872 sqft
5546 S Woods Manor Dr,
Smithton, IL 62285
Southern Illinois Realty, LLC
0.33 ACRES
$379,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,568 sqft
4818 River Rock Ln,
Smithton, IL 62285
Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
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