Littleton, Illinois

Real estate in Littleton.

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

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Currently representing near Littleton.

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

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About Littleton

Where Apex helps you settle in.

Littleton sits in northern Schuyler County near Hancock County line in Schuyler County — population around ~150. Anchored by Rushville-Industry CUSD #2, it offers quiet rural community surrounded by farmland and timber.

Apex Realty is headquartered in downtown Jacksonville at 1515 W. Walnut, Suite #4 — but every Apex agent works the full Schuyler County market and the surrounding service area. We know which Littleton 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 Macomb (18 mi) and Rushville (12 mi), looking for a starter home, downsizing into a ranch, or buying acreage just outside town — we work every street in Littleton and every rural pocket within reach.

Meet the Apex team
~150
Population
0.4sq mi
City Area
1835
Founded
12+
Years Apex Serving
Full MLS Inventory

Every home for sale in Schuyler County.

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

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Schools in Littleton

Littleton, Illinois schools — Rushville-Industry CUSD #2 and what it means for your home search.

Schools shape every Littleton 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.

Littleton sits in northern Schuyler County and is part of Rushville-Industry CUSD #2. The village has ~150 residents and no in-town school — kids bus ~15 minutes south to Rushville. The consolidation that includes Littleton has been stable for decades; the bus route is the through-line connecting the village to the K–12 system.

Littleton families attend Rushville-Industry Elementary (K–6) and Rushville-Industry Junior High and High School (the Rockets, 7–12) on Rushville campuses. Bus pickup along the county roads west of Littleton typically runs 30 minutes door-to-classroom counting stops.

No private school option in Littleton. The geography puts Macomb (Western Illinois University territory, ~18 mi) within reach for families wanting more options, but most Littleton kids ride to Rushville from K through graduation.

What buyers actually need to know.

Littleton is close enough to the McDonough County line that some surrounding rural parcels feed Macomb schools instead of Rushville-Industry. The line follows old township boundaries. Confirm the exact assignment with the district before writing on a rural parcel where school zone matters.

Around Littleton

One small town, every street.

Littleton is small enough that "neighborhood" usually means a few blocks of pre-war homes near downtown, the streets along northern Schuyler County near Hancock County line, 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.

Littleton Market

What's actually happening right now.

Littleton's residential market has been one of the steadier in the Schuyler County area — anchored by Rushville-Industry CUSD #2 and shaped by commuter demand from Macomb. 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 Littleton'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 Littleton 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 Littleton 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

Littleton real estate. Answered.

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

Median sale prices in Littleton 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 Littleton?+

Rushville-Industry CUSD #2 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 Littleton?+

Effective tax rates in Littleton 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 Littleton a good place to buy investment property?+

For long-term rental income, Littleton 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 Littleton?+

Littleton to Macomb and Rushville (12 mi) is 18 mi. Plenty of Apex buyers split the difference — they work in the nearby employment hub and live in Littleton for cost-of-living and pace-of-life reasons.

How quickly can I see a home in Littleton?+

For MLS-listed properties accepting showings, tours can usually be scheduled within 24 hours — often same-day for Apex or other Schuyler-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 Littleton city limits?+

Yes. We represent buyers and sellers across all of Schuyler County and the surrounding service area — including Rushville, Camden, Industry. 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 Littleton.

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

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