Bureau County, Illinois
Spring Valley Real Estate and Local Guide
A city on the Illinois River in Bureau County founded in 1884 as a coal-mining boom town nicknamed the Magic City, shaped by immigrant heritage. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Spring Valley best.
About the area
Living in Spring Valley, IL
Grew so quickly after its 1884 founding as a coal town that it was nicknamed the Magic City.
The housing market
Homes in Spring Valley
- About 63% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 82% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $125,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Spring Valley home
Echo Bluff Park
Former mining town site in Hall Township offering a zipline challenge course, disc golf, hiking trails, and an outdoor ice rink
Barto Landing
Illinois River boat launch near Spring Valley providing access to roughly 50 miles of river without locks
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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.