Cheapest House of the Day! c.1957 Illinois Home W/ Hardwoods $25K

OHU50K Notes $25,000

Cheapest House of the Day! c.1957 Illinois Home W/ Hardwoods. This affordable fixer upper just needs some TLC. For the price you would think the house would be in shambles, but no! It has great bones, charm, layout and location.

Porch featured at 605 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL, 62960

Realtor Comments

BROKER OWNED! Packed with potential, this home features original hardwood floors, spacious rooms, a full basement, and a detached 2-car garage. Conveniently located near schools and local amenities, it’s a great opportunity for an investor or buyer looking to make it their own. BROKER OWNED BROKER OWNED BROKER OWNED.

2 beds
1 bath
1,100 sqft
Build date 1957

Porch featured at 605 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL, 62960

If interested in a property, pleases contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.

605 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL 62960 $25,000

Contact Realtor: Eli Jacbos
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Yard featured at 605 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL, 62960

Exterior featured at 605 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL, 62960

Yard featured at 605 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL, 62960

Pros

Affordable Housing: Median home values sit roughly between $84,000 and $98,000, making the cost of living significantly lower than both the Illinois and national averages.
Unique Identity & Tourism: Known as the official hometown of Superman, the city features a famous 15-foot Superman statue, the Super Museum, and annual themed events like the Metropolis Superman Celebration.
Outdoor Access & History: Located along the Ohio River, the town is close to Fort Massac State Park (Illinois’s first state park) and offers easy access to the outdoor recreation areas of Shawnee National Forest.
Short Commutes: The average commute time is around 14 to 15 minutes, which is well below the national average.
Local Entertainment: The city is home to Harrah’s Metropolis Casino and Hotel right on the riverfront.

Cons

Economic & Job Limitations: Local employment opportunities are relatively constrained, heavily weighted toward fast food, physical labor, retail, healthcare, or commuting out-of-state to Kentucky.
Higher State/Local Taxes: Compared to neighboring Kentucky (just across the river), Illinois has higher property taxes, a 4.95% state income tax, and a 1% grocery tax that can chip away at initial housing savings.
Crime & Social Issues: Some residents and local discussions note pockets of property crime, street activity, or struggles with substance use within parts of the town center (though opinions vary, with many preferring outlying county areas).
Population & Amenity Decline: Long-term demographic trends show slow population leakage or economic stagnation common to parts of southern Illinois, meaning fewer large-scale retail and entertainment amenities locally.

Living Room featured at 605 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL, 62960