The housing market in Herrin is varied and diverse. The Herrin community
boasts approximately 3200 residences, ranging in age from historic turn-of-the-century
dwellings, to newly constructed homes featuring excellent craftsmanship.
There are older remodeled bungalows in comfortable, established neighborhoods
and moderately-sized subdivisions on the perimeter of town and in rural
areas.
View currently listed properties for sale by various real estate agencies
in our area at www.egyptianhomes.com.
The housing selection in Herrin can accommodate a variety of budgets
and lifestyles. While prices begin in the $30,000 range, the AVERAGE
housing price in Herrin is approximately $70,000 and there are numerous
homes in newly-developed subdivisions whose size, quality and design
merit sale prices up to $250,000. The past three years Realtor's reports
demonstrates an average of approximately 100 new or existing homes on
the market year-round.
A variety of home styles include bungalows, two stories, tri-levels,
bi-levels, ranch, traditional, contemporary, country and Cape Cod. Square
footage on these homes range from 1,000 square feet to over 5,000 square
feet. Frame construction is the norm with some limited use of brick.
Housing exteriors range from regular wood on older homes to aluminum,
steel or vinyl siding which is popular. Rustic cedar, stucco and brick
veneer are also common.
Although crawl spaces are the typical foundation type, there are some
basements available. Heating systems range from heat pumps to gas and
electric forced air, gas and electric hot water, and electric baseboard.
Even though the climate is somewhat mild, fireplaces, wood bumers, thermopane
and storm windows are common in homes of all ages. Air conditioning
makes the hot and humid summers more enjoyable and many homes feature
screened and covered porches and patios, as well as in-ground pools
and extensive decking to allow for enjoyment of the moderate climate.
Herrin property owners enjoy reasonable real estate taxes. The 2001
tax rate was approximately 7%. A number of local financial institutions
provide many financing alternatives for buyers wishing to make their
home in Herrin.
Rental property is also abundant in Herrin. Several new duplex units
and other multifamily units have recently been built to add to the already
existing apartment units in town.
Before developers can break ground, their plans for subdivision must
go through a city approval process. Here is a quick look at Herrin's
process.
- Concept meeting between the developer and building inspector
for a preliminary check for compliance with or variance in the
city zoning code.
- Planning commission meeting for plan approval or justification
for a different zoning classification. If rezoning is required,
the planning commission shall conduct a public hearing to obtain
comments from residents. The commission will forward a recommendation
for action to the city council.
- City council meeting for what is called preliminary plan
approval with a more detailed engineering proposal.
- City council meeting for financial plan approval with complete
engineering details and final changes. Ordinance will be approved
if rezoning or annexations are required.
- Building permit is issued.
- Periodic spot checks by building inspector.
- Occupancy permit is issued.
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Developers and city officials sometimes use terms that not everyone
may know. Here are a few definitions within Herrin's context.
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Enterprise Zone - A defined area in which
the city property tax is abated for an initial five-year term.
Download the Enterprise Zone Application
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Building Permit - Permission granted by city
government to build business and residential structures, including
houses, garages and sheds.
Download the Building Permit
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Capital Improvement - Improving a government
facility to extend its usefulness or productivity, such as the water
treatment plant renovation.
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Infrastructure - A municipality’s basic
system for water, sewer, streets, communications and other aspects
of its physical plant.
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