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Illinois Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Illinois saw 149,709 residential properties sold. As of July 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $285,000, with a median AVM value of $311,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 74,615 involuntary liens on 56,399 properties, 21,389 in pre-foreclosure, and 2,760,392 properties with more than 50% equity in Illinois. The market also includes 1,432,648 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
3,843,740
Total Home Sales
149,709 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$285,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
27.84%
Current Pre-foreclosures
21,389
% of Properties in Distress
0.56%
Total Involuntary Liens
74,615
% of High Equity Homes
71.82%
Illinois Real Estate Markets
The cities and zip codes listed below represent the highest-value real estate markets in Illinois based strictly on median home sale prices. Leading markets include Kenilworth ($2,033,000), Winnetka ($1,789,000), 60043 ($2,033,000), and 60022 ($1,665,500), which consistently rank among the state's highest value residential areas over the past 12 months. These locations showcase the top-tier property markets across Illinois. Search other nearby counties to discover their top markets.