Does Metropolis, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Metropolis, IL?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Metropolis, IL?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Metropolis, IL?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in Metropolis, IL?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Metropolis, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Metropolis, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Metropolis, IL?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do kids play outside in Metropolis, IL?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Metropolis, IL?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Metropolis, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Metropolis, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 35% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Metropolis, IL?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Metropolis, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Metropolis, IL?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

What is 709 E 5th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 709 E 5th St in Metropolis, IL is $66,200 .

What is the price history for 709 E 5th St?

709 E 5th St in Metropolis, IL last sold for $40,000 in February 2018.

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

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

What do residents say about Metropolis?

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

Does 709 E 5th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 709 E 5th St in Metropolis, IL has air conditioning.

Does 709 E 5th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 709 E 5th St in Metropolis, IL has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$66,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,274 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

709 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960

Est. Refi. Payment $516/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 20, 2018 for $40,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$66.2K

Since last month

$3K (-4.3%)

Since last year

$4K (+5.8%)

Since last sale

$26K (+65.3%)

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 decreased by -2% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$66K
October 2026	$66K
September 2026	$69K
August 2026	$68K
July 2026	$66K
June 2026	$58K
May 2026	$63K
April 2026	$62K
March 2026	$63K
February 2026	$61K
January 2026	$61K
2025
December 2025	$56K
November 2025	$60K
October 2025	$63K
September 2025	$57K
August 2025	$55K
July 2025	$57K
June 2025	$56K
May 2025	$53K
April 2025	$53K
March 2025	$51K
February 2025	$51K
January 2025	$52K
2024
December 2024	$55K
November 2024	$52K
August 2024	$59K
July 2024	$61K
June 2024	$62K
May 2024	$63K
April 2024	$62K
March 2024	$58K
February 2024	$53K
2023
December 2023	$54K
November 2023	$53K
October 2023	$53K
September 2023	$53K
August 2023	$52K
July 2023	$57K
June 2023	$59K
May 2023	$55K
April 2023	$52K
March 2023	$53K
February 2023	$53K
January 2023	$54K
2022
December 2022	$54K
November 2022	$55K
October 2022	$49K
June 2022	$60K
May 2022	$58K
April 2022	$57K
February 2022	$63K
January 2022	$65K
2021
December 2021	$59K
November 2021	$60K
October 2021	$60K
September 2021	$62K
August 2021	$63K
July 2021	$62K
June 2021	$59K
May 2021	$54K
April 2021	$53K
March 2021	$49K
February 2021	$46K
January 2021	$47K
2020
December 2020	$42K
November 2020	$43K
October 2020	$43K
September 2020	$45K
August 2020	$47K
July 2020	$48K
June 2020	$49K
May 2020	$51K
April 2020	$51K
March 2020	$49K
February 2020	$48K
January 2020	$48K
2019
December 2019	$46K
November 2019	$46K
October 2019	$46K
September 2019	$45K
August 2019	$45K
July 2019	$45K
June 2019	$46K
May 2019	$46K
April 2019	$45K
March 2019	$46K
February 2019	$74K
January 2019	$73K
2018
December 2018	$75K
November 2018	$79K
October 2018	$74K
September 2018	$74K
August 2018	$77K
July 2018	$75K
June 2018	$74K
May 2018	$79K
April 2018	$75K
March 2018	$75K
February 2018	$80K
January 2018	$64K
2017
December 2017	$65K
November 2017	$79K
October 2017	$63K
September 2017	$62K
August 2017	$62K
July 2017	$64K
June 2017	$64K
May 2017	$63K
April 2017	$63K
March 2017	$62K
February 2017	$68K
January 2017	$68K
2016
December 2016	$68K
November 2016	$68K

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
404 E 7th St, Metropolis, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$37,500	11/25/25	3	1	1,088
709 E 7th St, Metropolis, IL	0.15	Single-Family Home	$20,000	12/23/25	3	2	1,350
1010 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$12,500	11/26/25	2	1	950
421 E 9th St, Metropolis, IL	0.36	Single-Family Home	$50,000	10/14/26	2	1	768
1120 Girard St, Metropolis, IL	0.59	Single-Family Home	$60,000	06/10/26	2	1	1,147
505 E 6th St, Metropolis, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$150,000	07/22/26	3	2.5	1,408
307 E 8th St, Metropolis, IL	0.37	Single-Family Home	$70,500	06/11/26	3	1.5	1,125
1018 Girard St, Metropolis, IL	0.52	Single-Family Home	$19,000	06/10/26	3	1	1,197
1302 Catherine St, Metropolis, IL	0.65	Single-Family Home	$93,900	11/21/25	2	1	1,064
1607 Ferry St, Metropolis, IL	0.87	Single-Family Home	$42,000	09/18/26	2	1	1,092

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
711 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.01	-	-	-	-	Off Market
713 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
706 E 6th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
704 E 6th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market
700 E 6th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.03	$77,800	3	1	1,428	Off Market
708 E 6th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.03	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
710 E 6th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
702 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
717 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
700 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.04	$48,100	2	1	897	Off Market
714 E 6th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.04	$66,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market
719 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.05	$105,000	Studio	-	-	Off Market
716 E 6th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.05	$69,300	2	1	1,243	Off Market
614 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.06	-	5	2	4,188	Off Market
412 Butler St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.06	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
719 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.06	$82,000	Studio	-	-	Off Market
515 Scott St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.06	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
410 Butler St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.07	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
720 E 6th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.07	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
721 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960	0.07	-	-	1	5,000	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1935

0.33 acre lot

1,274 sqft

$52/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 709 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL. 709 E 5th St is in Metropolis, IL and in ZIP code 62960. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,274 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.33 acres and was built in 1935.

709 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,274 sqft single-family home built in 1935. It last sold for $40,000 on Feb 20, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $66,200, with a rent estimate of $933/month.

Home Details for 709 E 5th St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 20, 2018 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB409089	Sold	$40,000
Mar 6, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$68,000 Price decreased by 8%
Sep 26, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$74,000 Price decreased by 7%
Apr 27, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$873	$31,863

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Around this home

Metropolis Elementary School
PK-6
Public
456 Students
Massac Ud 1 School District
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We have been in this school system for 9 years with children at every grade level throughout the district. This has definitely become "Home" for our family. In our experience, the teacher involvement and care for the children Far Exceeds the call of duty at every grade level. Even as the principals changed hands within this school, the integrity and standards of the school were never compromised. Even as we prepare to leave this area, we are looking for schools that have nothing less than the standards of "Home." Thank You MES for Some wonderful childhood memories for my kids!
Parent Review
13y ago
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What Locals Say about Metropolis

At least 21 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say there's holiday spirit
86 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say car is needed
83 % Say yards are well-kept
71 % Say people would walk alone at night
62 % Say it's dog friendly
61 % Say it's quiet
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
52 % Say kids play outside
46 % Say there's wildlife
40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
38 % Say there are sidewalks
35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say streets are well-lit
29 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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8y ago
"Great place to live for older retired people, boring for younger children. Only thing for children to do is go bowling. "
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Sweetteatwo
15y ago
"Excellent location in quiet country farming community but within 10 minutes to major hospitals, exceptional malls, shopping , restraunts, recreational areas of Ky Lake [45 minutes], Illinois recreation Horse and RV camping within few minutes. Just beautiful home with many amenities such as 10 person storm shelter, 2oK Carrier Generator...w/shop w Hydralic lift/lots of shelving would make great work shop, auto repair, cycle sales/ repair,or other business or hobby such a horse farm. "
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Frequently asked questions about 709 E 5th St

What is 709 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 709 E 5th St in Metropolis, IL is $66,200.
What is the price history for 709 E 5th St?
709 E 5th St in Metropolis, IL last sold for $40,000 in February 2018.
Is Metropolis a buyer's or seller's market?
Metropolis is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Metropolis?
Residents describe Metropolis, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Metropolis, IL.
Does 709 E 5th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 709 E 5th St in Metropolis, IL has air conditioning.
Does 709 E 5th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 709 E 5th St in Metropolis, IL has in-unit laundry.