Bureau County, Illinois
Princeton Real Estate and Local Guide
Princeton is the county seat of Bureau County, a historic north-central Illinois community known for its preserved downtown, covered bridges, and Underground Railroad heritage. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Princeton best.
About the area
Living in Princeton, IL
Princeton is the county seat of Bureau County, Illinois.
The housing market
Homes in Princeton
- About 71% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 73% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $131,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Princeton home
Red Covered Bridge
Covered bridge dating to 1863, one of few remaining in Illinois and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Owen Lovejoy Homestead
Home of abolitionist Owen Lovejoy and a documented Underground Railroad station
Apollo Theater
Downtown theater operating since 1882
Zearing Park
72-acre park with ball fields, soccer fields, a pond, walking path, and playground
Alexander Park
12-acre park with a disc golf course, tennis courts, outdoor pool, and playground
Neighborhoods
Princeton areas to know
Downtown
Historic retail center along Main Street with the courthouse, library, and Apollo Theater
Art District
Area about a mile north on Main Street with restored historic buildings, shops, and the Amtrak depot
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.