Danvers IL Home Guide

Danvers is the small town on the west side of Bloomington-Normal, about eleven miles out Route 9 from downtown Bloomington, which works out to a twenty-minute drive to State Farm, the hospitals, or Illinois State. About 1,100 people live here. It is the kind of place that still has a grain elevator, a bank, a couple of taverns, and a community band that plays Sunday evenings in the park all summer. If you work on the west side of town, or you just want more house and more yard for the money, Danvers belongs on your list.

The town was laid out in 1836 as Concord, renamed Danvers in 1861, and for almost fifty years an electric interurban ran from here into Bloomington. The original town-square block has been Danvers Park from the beginning, and it is the center of everything: the summer concerts and farmers market, the Christmas tree lighting in December, and Danvers Days, the big community weekend in August with the parade, vendor fair, and fireworks. The Village of Danvers site has the calendar; Village Hall is at 105 S. Broadway, (309) 963-4928.

Schools. Danvers is in Olympia CUSD 16, one of the largest rural districts in Illinois by area. Olympia North Elementary is right in Danvers, on the east side of the village, and Olympia Middle School and Olympia High School share a campus near Stanford, about a ten-minute bus ride south. Olympia is a solid, well-run district with the small-school feel a lot of families are after, and the Spartans travel well on Friday nights.

Homes. Danvers is mostly single-family homes on a classic village grid, a lot of them from the 1940s through the 1970s, with some older farmhouses in town and newer homes and acreages on the county roads around it. Prices are a real step down from Bloomington for the same square footage. Looking at the closed sales on this site, Danvers homes have mostly traded between the $100s and the low $300s, with rural properties on acreage going higher. As I write this in late October 2026, there are two homes on the market in the village, which is typical; good houses here sell to people who were already waiting for them, so set up an alert on this page.

Two things I check on every Danvers property: whether it is on village water and sewer or well and septic (both exist within a mile of town), and the age of the roof and mechanicals on the older homes, which are usually the only things that need work.

If you want a straight answer on Danvers, call or text me, Bryan Dillow, at 309-531-8309. I have sold homes in the Olympia district for years and I can tell you how it compares to Mackinaw, ten miles further west, and to Carlock, just up the road. You can browse all the neighborhood and town guides here.

Homes for Sale in Danvers, IL

$255,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12790798 MLS ⋅ NEW Status

Welcome home to this exceptionally well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home nestled in a beautiful small town within the Olympia School District! Offering nearly 2,500 finished square feet, this home is full of charm, space, and thoughtful updates. If you love hardwood floors, you're sure to fall in love with this one! The generously sized bedrooms provide plenty of room to spread out, while the spacious, updated open-concept kitchen features a large island and ample dining space, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Just off the kitchen, you'll find a large main-floor laundry room and convenient drop zone. The oversized 21x25 oversized two-car garage is a standout feature, complete with work benches, a heater and insulated walls and garage door. Additional updates include newer windows throughout, a furnace replaced in 2019, and central air conditioning updated in 2024. Even better, the home is connected to city sewer-no septic system to worry about! Meticulously cared for over the years, this home shows pride of ownership throughout and feels practically brand new. Enjoy the charm of small-town living, the space you need, and the comfort of a home that has been lovingly maintained. Don't miss your opportunity to make this special home your own!

204 W Columbia Street, Danvers

$249,900

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 12786817 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to 209 N Sherman Street in Danvers! Situated on a beautifully manicured corner lot, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offers the perfect combination of modern updates, thoughtful improvements, and inviting outdoor spaces. Completely renovated in 2015/2016, this home features an eat-in kitchen conveniently located off the living room, two main-level bedrooms with a full bathroom between them, and an enclosed back porch that serves as the perfect mudroom or drop zone. The adorable covered front porch adds to the home's curb appeal, while the beautifully landscaped yard and exposed aggregate concrete patio provide a wonderful setting for relaxing or entertaining. The unfinished basement offers plenty of storage and endless possibilities for future use. Major improvements include updated electrical and plumbing, a new sewer line (2015), HVAC (2016), roof, siding, and windows (2023), and a new water heater (September 2026). The spacious 2-car garage features a widened garage door and was insulated in 2023. Parking is no issue with the generous concrete driveway and additional gravel parking area out front, providing room for multiple vehicles. An owned reverse osmosis system is also included! With extensive updates already completed, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a functional single-story layout, this Danvers home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today!

209 N Sherman Street, Danvers

$545,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12768577 MLS ⋅ PRICE CHANGE Status

Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath ranch nestled on 10.33 wooded acres, offering privacy, abundant wildlife, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The main level features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with a welcoming family room highlighted by a vaulted ceiling, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, and large sliding glass door overlooking the wooded property. The views are beautiful, and it won't take long to spot the wildlife that calls this property home. The kitchen was completely remodeled in 2010, while the primary bathroom has been updated with a new shower. The full basement offers tremendous potential, including a roughed-in bathroom and shower, a basement room, and several large unfinished spaces that can be customized to fit your needs. Storage is abundant throughout the home, with extra hallway closets, a mudroom conveniently located off the attached garage, a cedar closet, and additional unfinished basement rooms. For the car enthusiast, hobbyist, or anyone needing extra workspace, the property includes an attached two-car garage plus a detached oversized two-car garage featuring workbenches and additional open storage. Outside, the updated walkout patio provides a great space for cookouts, entertaining, and gatherings. The patio leads down the hill to a concrete pad with access to the basement walkout, creating even more possibilities for enjoying the outdoors. With 10.33 wooded acres, multiple garage spaces, generous storage, finished and unfinished living areas, and beautiful views, this property offers space, privacy, and plenty of opportunity to make it your own. SOLD AS IS

19079 N 25 East Road, Danvers

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