Herculaneum, Missouri.
A small Mississippi River city in Jefferson County, between Pevely and Festus along I-55. In 2026, 19 single-family homes sold with a Herculaneum mailing address, at a $319,900 median.
Herculaneum Home Buying Questions, Answered With 2026 Sales
Updated October 2026 · MLS sales records. 19 closed sales with a Herculaneum mailing address.
How much does a house cost in Herculaneum, Missouri?
The 2026 median sale price was $319,900 across 19 sales with a Herculaneum mailing address, according to MLS sales records. The middle half sold between $293,250 and $339,750.
What does $250,000 buy in Herculaneum?
2 of 19 sales (10.5%) closed at $250,000 or less.
What does $300,000 buy in Herculaneum?
8 of 19 sales (42.1%) closed at $300,000 or less. Of those, 8 had three or more bedrooms and 6 were ranch-style; the median was 1,382 sq ft, built in 1980.
How fast do homes sell in Herculaneum?
The median 2026 sale spent 18 days on market (CDOM), against 18.5 days countywide. 6 of 19 sales took 30 days or more.
Do Herculaneum homes sell over asking price?
5 of 19 sales in 2026 (26.3%) closed above the original list price, compared with 38.5% countywide.
What kind of houses sell in Herculaneum?
The median 2026 sale was about 1,691 sq ft, built in 2009, and 13 of 19 (68.4%) were ranch-style.
Is a Herculaneum address inside Herculaneum city limits?
Yes. All 19 of the 2026 sales with a Herculaneum address were inside city limits, according to U.S. Census Bureau 2024 boundaries.
Which school district is Herculaneum in?
More than one. The 19 sales with a Herculaneum mailing address in 2026 were in Dunklin R-V (16) and Festus R-VI (3). Confirm the district for the exact address.
How much are property taxes in Herculaneum?
The median annual property tax on homes that sold with a Herculaneum mailing address in 2026 was $2,781, and the middle half of bills ran from $1,492 to $3,120, across 19 sales, according to MLS sales records. The tax on a listing is the seller’s most recent bill, so confirm the exact address with the Jefferson County Collector of Revenue.
What ZIP code is Herculaneum?
63048. All 19 of the 2026 sales with a Herculaneum mailing address were in that ZIP code.
Deciding on a house in Herculaneum
Do I still need a sewer scope on a newer Herculaneum house?
Yes. Herculaneum’s 2026 sales were some of the newest in the county (median built 2009), but I recommend a sewer scope on every St. Louis-area home, whatever its age. It runs $150 to $300.
I’ve owned a home before. Can I still use MHDC in Herculaneum?
Possibly, through Next Step, which is open to repeat buyers and uses higher income and price limits than First Place. Price won’t be the issue here: Herculaneum’s 2026 median was $319,900.
Source: MLS closed single-family resales, January 1–October 5, 2026: vacant or owner-occupied homes, excluding new construction and tenant-occupied properties. Grouped by mailing address; city limits use U.S. Census Bureau 2024 place boundaries. See all Jefferson County communities in the Jefferson County area guide.
School Districts in Herculaneum
The 19 sales with a Herculaneum mailing address in 2026 were in these school districts, by the high school listed in MLS:
- Dunklin R-V: 16 sales
- Festus R-VI: 3 sales
⚠ School boundaries can vary by exact property address. Verify assigned schools directly with the district before writing an offer.
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