Watson, IL · October 2026

Watson market snapshot

Distressed inventory, home values and rents in Watson, refreshed every month.

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Distressed homes: 18
Median home value: $166,743
Median rent: $1,090/mo
12-month value change: +28.4%

Home values over the past year

The median Watson home moved from $129,815 in Oct 2025 to $166,743 in Oct 2026, +28.4%.

$171,616 $129,815

Oct 2025 Jan Apr Jul Oct 2026

Median rent

$1,090/mo

Price range

Sample homes across the Watson market.

Entry: $64,903
Typical: $166,743
Upper end: $488,173

This month

Home values: -2.84% MoM; rent: +0.00% MoM.

Oct 2025 $129,815
Nov 2025 $132,222
Dec 2025 $136,425
Jan 2026 $162,206
Feb 2026 $162,617
Mar 2026 $162,739
Apr 2026 $161,890
May 2026 $162,854
Jun 2026 $163,886
Jul 2026 $166,383
Aug 2026 $169,823
Sep 2026 $171,616
Oct 2026 $166,743

What's for sale

Active distressed listings in Watson, by type.

Tax lien 14
Foreclosure 2
Bankruptcy 1
Preforeclosure 1

Distressed listings in Watson

A selection of what's on the market now. Inventory changes daily.

Foreclosure 5 $72,360EMV W Walnut St Watson, IL 62473 Single-Family 3 2 1152 Est. rent $1,131 Built 1990

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Schools nearby

Close to homes for sale in Watson.

Effingham High School
Effingham Junior High School
Central Grade School in Effingham
South Side School in Effingham
Effingham Early Learning Center

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Home values and rents are city-wide medians as of October 2026. Listing counts are live and cover active foreclosure, preforeclosure, auction and other distressed properties in Watson, IL.