Is a car needed in Cairo, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Cairo, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Cairo, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Cairo, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 57% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in Cairo, IL?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Are the streets well-lit in Cairo, IL?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Cairo, IL?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is there wildlife in Cairo, IL?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Cairo, IL?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Cairo, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Cairo, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's dog friendly

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's quiet

OFF MARKET

$27,312

Tax assessed value

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 sqft

617 28th St, Cairo, IL 62914

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
218 S 3rd St, Mound City, IL	5.15	Single-Family Home	$75,000	01/02/26	2	1.5	1,824
2035 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cairo, IL	5.38	Single-Family Home	$45,000	05/28/26	3	2	2,700
101 Diamond St, Mound City, IL	5.28	Single-Family Home	$4,500	10/27/25	5	1	954
Prairie Lake Rd, Wickliffe, KY	4.22	Single-Family Home	$1,060,000	02/09/26		-	-
527 Lee St, Wickliffe, KY	6.00	Single-Family Home	$112,000	02/27/26	4	2	-

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
2908 Magnolia Dr, Cairo, IL 62914	0.09	$93,600	3	1.5	1,446	Off Market
2801 Park Pl W, Cairo, IL 62914	0.09	$91,100	5	2	3,334	Off Market
2837 Park Pl W, Cairo, IL 62914	0.09	-	4	1	2,600	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Cairo, IL 62914	0.23	$108,800	3	1	1,879	Off Market
3214 Washington Ave, Cairo, IL 62914	0.27	-	Studio	-	1,399	Off Market
626 33rd St, Cairo, IL 62914	0.28	-	1	1	897	Off Market
434 31st St, Cairo, IL 62914	0.28	$66,600	3	1.5	1,760	Off Market
234 25th St, Cairo, IL 62914	0.44	-	3	1	972	Off Market
3712 Highland Ave, Cairo, IL 62914	0.50	-	2	1	-	For Sale
424 37th St, Cairo, IL 62914	0.53	-	3	2	1,454	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Living Area

1,600 sqft

About this House

Single Family Home for sale by owner in Cairo, IL 62914. Brick ranch home located on corner lot across from St. Mary's Park in the historic town of Cairo, Illinois. This 1600 sq. ft. home features 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and two gas fireplaces. Renovations in 2003 include dimensional roof, central heat/air conditioning, carpet, kitchen cabinets, and kitchen appliances. Hardwood floors are under the carpet. The house has a finished basement. A privacy fence surrounds the backyard. Additional features include pocket doors, wood ceiling and beams in the dining room, attached garage, and cable ready. The house is occupied by the owner.

617 28th St, Cairo, IL 62914 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,600 sqft single-family home. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,462/month.

Home Details for 617 28th St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8000 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	Unavailable	$27,312

Home facts updated by county records

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Around this home

Cairo Elementary School
PK-6
Public
148 Students
Cairo Community Unit School District 1
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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What Locals Say about Cairo

At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say there are sidewalks
57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say streets are well-lit
43 % Say people would walk alone at night
40 % Say there's wildlife
38 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say there's holiday spirit
29 % Say it's dog friendly
20 % Say it's quiet

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jessica J.
Resident
7y ago
"Love my hometown they need to build more houses so ppl could come back home Cairo ain’t the same like when I was growing up "
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Kim B.
15y ago
"small town, grew up in Cairo. Quiet area."
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