Versailles, Illinois

Real estate in Versailles.

Active residential listings in Versailles and the surrounding Brown County area — represented by Apex Realty agents who live nearby and know the local market.

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Currently representing near Versailles.

Listings represented directly by Apex Realty across the Versailles/Brown County area. For the full Versailles MLS inventory, scroll down to the browse map.

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About Versailles

Where Apex helps you settle in.

Versailles sits in southern Brown County along IL-99 in Brown County — population around ~450. Anchored by Brown County CUSD #1, it offers historic village; small-town pace with low cost of entry.

Apex Realty is headquartered in downtown Jacksonville at 1515 W. Walnut, Suite #4 — but every Apex agent works the full Brown County market and the surrounding service area. We know which Versailles streets turn over fastest, which corners of the market reward patience, and which deals never reach the MLS at all. The kind of local intelligence you can't get from a Zillow algorithm.

Whether you're relocating for Mt. Sterling (10 mi) and Jacksonville (25 mi), looking for a starter home, downsizing into a ranch, or buying acreage just outside town — we work every street in Versailles and every rural pocket within reach.

Meet the Apex team
~450
Population
0.5sq mi
City Area
1836
Founded
12+
Years Apex Serving
Full MLS Inventory

Every home for sale in Brown County.

Live data from the RMLS Alliance MLS — every active residential listing across Brown County (including Versailles) from every brokerage. Click any pin to see details, photos, and pricing.

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Schools in Versailles

Versailles, Illinois schools — Brown County CUSD #1 and what it means for your home search.

Schools shape every Versailles home search — what's in-boundary, what attendance line you're on the wrong side of, which streets feed which building. Here's the local read.

Versailles is part of Brown County CUSD #1, the county-wide district anchored in Mt. Sterling. The village has ~450 residents and no school of its own — kids ride a 12-minute bus north to the Mt. Sterling campus. The county-wide consolidation means every Brown County kid attends the same K–12 system, which keeps the social fabric tight.

Versailles families attend Brown County Elementary (K–5), Brown County Middle (6–8), and Brown County High School (the Hornets, 9–12) — all on the central Mt. Sterling campus. Friday football games are the year's social anchor; most Versailles families make the short drive up.

No private school in or near Versailles. The closest parochial options require a Jacksonville (~22 mi) or Quincy (~45 mi) commute. Versailles is far enough off the Quincy interstate that most families simply ride to Mt. Sterling and call it a day.

What buyers actually need to know.

Versailles sits near the Pike County line. Some rural parcels southwest of the village can feed Western CUSD (Barry) or Pikeland CUSD (Pittsfield) instead of Brown County. The school-district line doesn't always match the county line. Confirm before writing if school zone matters.

Around Versailles

One small town, every street.

Versailles is small enough that "neighborhood" usually means a few blocks of pre-war homes near downtown, the streets along southern Brown County along IL-99, and the rural acreage just outside town. We work every part of it. Tap the map below for live listings, or talk to an Apex agent for the off-MLS situations.

Versailles Market

What's actually happening right now.

Versailles's residential market has been one of the steadier in the Brown County area — anchored by Brown County CUSD #1 and shaped by commuter demand from Mt. Sterling. Days-on-market for well-priced homes typically lands in the two-to-four-week window.

The $50K–$110K band moves fastest

That's where Versailles's first-time buyers, relocations, and downsizers compete. Move-in-ready homes in that range often see multiple offers in the first weekend. Above the top of the band, days-on-market climbs sharply. Below the bottom of the band usually signals deferred maintenance — worth a structural look before writing.

For sellers, this means strategic pricing matters more than aggressive listing. We've seen Versailles homes priced 5% above market sit for 90+ days while identical homes priced at fair market close in two weeks. For buyers, this means preparation matters: pre-approval letter in hand, agent on speed-dial, and a willingness to write within 48 hours of a tour are what separate winning offers from also-rans.

Off-market inventory is real here

In a community this size, many of the best transactions never list publicly. Apex agents hear about properties through neighbors, contractors, estate attorneys, and twelve years of past clients. If you're a serious buyer with clear criteria, tell us — we'll work the network alongside the MLS.

For market data on specific Versailles streets or price bands — recent sold comparables, average days-on-market, school-zone trends — contact us directly. We'll pull the report and walk through it with you, no obligation.

Common Questions

Versailles real estate. Answered.

What's the average home price in Versailles, IL?+

Median sale prices in Versailles have run in the $50K–$110K range over the past 18 months. Pricing varies by age of home, lot size, and location within the city. The Apex featured listings carousel above and the full MLS browse map show real-time pricing for every active property.

What school district serves Versailles?+

Brown County CUSD #1 is the primary public district. Specific school-attendance boundaries are listed on every MLS detail page; we factor those into the conversation when school zone matters to a family.

What are property taxes like in Versailles?+

Effective tax rates in Versailles typically run around 2.0–2.3% of assessed value, depending on the exact township and school district overlay. Specific tax amounts are listed on every MLS detail page; we factor them into the affordability conversation early.

Is Versailles a good place to buy investment property?+

For long-term rental income, Versailles can offer favorable price-to-rent ratios compared to most US markets — entry-point single-family rentals can cash-flow with conventional financing where tenant demand is stable. Dagmar Schroetter on our team specializes in investment analysis if you want a deeper read.

What's the commute like from Versailles?+

Versailles to Mt. Sterling and Jacksonville (25 mi) is 10 mi. Plenty of Apex buyers split the difference — they work in the nearby employment hub and live in Versailles for cost-of-living and pace-of-life reasons.

How quickly can I see a home in Versailles?+

For MLS-listed properties accepting showings, tours can usually be scheduled within 24 hours — often same-day for Apex or other Brown-County brokerage listings. Call the office at 217-960-8474 or use the contact form, and we'll get you in.

Does Apex sell homes outside Versailles city limits?+

Yes. We represent buyers and sellers across all of Brown County and the surrounding service area — including Mt. Sterling, Ripley, Meredosia. Whether you're buying acreage 15 minutes outside town or selling a farm-and-house in a neighboring township, the same agents and the same process apply.

Ready When You Are

Find your place in Versailles.

Whether you're three years out or three weeks from moving, an Apex agent will walk you through the Versailles market — what's available, what's coming, and what you should actually pay attention to. No pressure, no obligation, just a real conversation.

Explore the Area

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