Seymour, IL

Seymour is a small town located in Cook County, Illinois. The population was 1,849 at the 2010 census. Seymour was founded in 1857 and named for Seymour B. Montgomery, an early settler. The town's economy is based on agriculture and manufacturing.

Real estate in Seymour is primarily residential with a few commercial properties scattered throughout the town. The median price of homes sold in 2016 was $141,000. There are currently no new developments planned for Seymour and the current market conditions suggest that prices will remain stable or decline modestly over the next few years.

The majority of homes in Seymour are single-family dwellings with a small percentage of duplexes and triplexes mixed in. Most homes are built on large lots and feature well-maintained landscaping and updated features such as central air conditioning and heating systems. Public transportation is not readily available in Seymour, but residents can easily access major highways that lead to larger cities such as Chicago or Springfield by car or bus.