Hillsboro

Hillsboro is the county seat of Jefferson County, a role it took over from Herculaneum in 1839, and it was incorporated in 1873.

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Median sale price

$314K

3 months ending Aug 2026

Compared with last year

+16.4%

median price

Median days on market

was 13 a year ago

Homes sold in August

was 15 a year ago

The market right now

Hillsboro home values and how fast homes sell.

Slower54 days, median

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Homes here are taking longer to sell. Pricing from the closest recent sales matters more than usual.

I'll show you the recent sales closest to your home and what you could walk away with, in writing.

Figures: Redfin, 3 months ending Aug 2026, retrieved September 2026. Medians describe the whole market, not any one home. They are not a prediction.

Compare nearbyFestus$295K Barnhart$281K Imperial$322K High Ridge$227K

Before you buy or sell

Worth knowing in Hillsboro.

Rules change. Confirm with the city before you rely on them.

Inspection at sale

The City's Public Works department covers water, sewer and streets.

City website

Hillsboro Fire Protection District says it does not handle residential construction permits, except subdivision plat review.

Hillsboro Fire District

Jefferson County Code Enforcement handles county building permits and lists its address as 725 Maple Street in Hillsboro.

Jefferson County

Parks and places.

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Hillsboro City Park

Established in 1984 at 10975 Highway 21, with two pavilions, a playground, hiking trails, ball fields, an outdoor fitness area and a disc golf course.

City website

R. W. McMullin County Park

A wooded park inside the city limits on Maple Street behind the Courthouse Annex, with picnic tables and a pavilion.

City website

Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site

A 74-foot, 6-inch Howe-truss covered bridge built in 1872 and rebuilt in 1886 on the old Hillsboro and Lemay Ferry road. It is open to pedestrians and has a picnic area.

Missouri State Parks

Victoria Glades Conservation Area

A 239.3-acre Missouri Department of Conservation area about 1.5 miles southeast of Hillsboro via Victoria Road, with a 2 to 3 mile trail.

Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Valley View Glades Natural Area

About 225 acres of glades and woods with a 2 to 3 mile trail, reached by Route B east of Morse Mill.

Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Jefferson College

The main campus of Jefferson College, a two-year institution, is located in Hillsboro.

Wikipedia

Schools

Public school districts serving Hillsboro.

Hillsboro R-3 School District

District lines don't always follow city lines. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district itself. For school data, see the state's Missouri school report cards.

Questions about Hillsboro.

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What is the median home price in Hillsboro, MO in 2026?

The median sale price in Hillsboro was $314K for the three months ending Aug 2026, up 16.4% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 54 days. Source: Redfin MLS-based data, retrieved September 2026.

Which public school district serves Hillsboro?

Hillsboro addresses are served by Hillsboro R-3 School District. District lines don't always follow city lines, so confirm the district for a specific address before you make an offer.