Market Trends: 5/18/2013
Farmington
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed:
17
Month-Over-Month Change: -22.73%
Average List Price:
$70,881
Month-Over-Month Change: +8.35%
Median List Price:
$66,450
Month-Over-Month Change: -.82%
Typical Property
Single-Family Home
2.57 Bedrooms
1.18 Baths
$70,881 Average List Price
$65/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom:
$42,000
2 Bedrooms:
$75,940
3 Bedrooms:
$80,814
4 Bedrooms:
$112,000
5 Bedrooms:
N/A
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About Farmington
Farmington real estate, located in Fulton County, Illinois is west of Peoria and Bloomington. It is to the north of Canton and Lewiston and east of Macomb and Galesburg. The city has a population of 2,514 people and is one of the more historic areas of the country due to the abundance of pre-World War II architecture. Farmington is a part of the wider Peoria Consolidated Statistical Area. The city is home to many young professionals, families with children and retirees. Farmington homes for sale include many that were built prior to 1939 as well as some that were constructed between 1940 and 1969 and from 1970 to 1994. New construction is present as well.
Residents of Farmington real estate are served by the Farmington Central CUSD 265 School District. This district has 3 schools with an enrollment of approximately 1,469 students. Fulton County is named for Robert Fulton, who invented the steamboat. The county was originally a part of Pike County until its formation in 1823. Residents of Farmington real estate, as a part of Fulton County enjoy the annual Spoon River Scenic Drive, which occurs during the first two weekends of October. This event has been a tradition since 1968 and attracts thousands of people from all areas of the country. The Spoon River is a tributary of the Illinois River and is 147 miles long. It was the inspiration for the 1916 poetry written by Edgar Lee Masters, named The Spoon River Anthology.
In addition, living in Farmington provides a variety of other recreational opportunities including the Dickson Mounds Museum. This is a state museum chronicling the daily life of the Native Americans who lived in the Illinois River Valley. The location, which is 21 miles from Peoria also provides residents with numerous entertainment, recreation and job opportunities. Located in adjacent Peoria County, there are museums, a zoo, the ballet and symphony.
It is the location of Caterpillar, Inc. and a truck manufacturing division of Komatsu American Corporation. One-fourth of the economy in Peoria is supported by healthcare, which is another career possibility for residents of this area. As a choice for a primary home or an investment, Farmington real estate is an attractive option.