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Cerro Gordo

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$265K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$183K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2022 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201920202022
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201920202022
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201920202022
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201920202022
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201920202022
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2016201820192020202220232025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.657
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$183K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,344 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1930
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.95%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.68%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.96%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.5.0%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.41%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.15.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.147
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,332
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,828 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all citys nationally.

How Cerro Gordo compares

By median home value, Cerro Gordo is the 4th most expensive of 7 cities in Piatt County, and its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Piatt County.

Home values in Cerro Gordo

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$57K$385K
cities in Piatt County ranked by median home value
#Piatt CountyMedian valueHomes
1Cisco$313K217
2Monticello$305K3,086
3Mansfield$222K632
4Cerro Gordo$183K657
5Bement$171K769
6Hammond$153K304
7De Land$131K261

About the Cerro Gordo market

What is the median home price in Cerro Gordo, IL?

The median sale price in Cerro Gordo, IL is $265,000 (data through April 2022), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Cerro Gordo, IL each year?

1 homes sold in Cerro Gordo, IL over the last 12 months (data through April 2022). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Cerro Gordo, IL?

Cerro Gordo, IL contains 657 residential properties, with a median of 1,344 square feet, built around 1930. The median TopHap Estimate is $183K.

How does Cerro Gordo, IL compare to the rest of Piatt County?

By median home value, Cerro Gordo, IL is the 4th most expensive of 7 cities in Piatt County. Its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Piatt County. Mansfield ranks just above it and Bement just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Cerro Gordo, IL?

96% of homes in Cerro Gordo, IL are owner-occupied. 5% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Cerro Gordo, IL hold?

68% of mortgaged homes in Cerro Gordo, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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