Is Benton, IL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Benton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Benton has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Benton is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Benton, IL

How much do homes in Benton, IL cost?

Median Sold Price

$90,000

$71/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$5,850(-6.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Benton have sold for 6.1% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Benton was $90,000 in November 2024, down 6.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $71.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $33.1K$25.4K
-23.3%
2 $55K$69.5K
+26.4%
3 $109.9K$120K
+9.2%
4 $152.2K$161.5K
+6.1%
5+ $179.3K$452.5K
+152.4%

Summary: Benton housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 23.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 26.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 152.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Benton
-6.1%
Benton Township
-7.7%
Browning Township
-34.7%

Housing Supply in Benton, IL

How many homes are available in Benton, IL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5749-14.0%

Summary: The Benton real estate market had 49 homes for sale in November 2024, a 14.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 2514
-44.0%
3 2125
+19.0%
4 99
0.0%
5+ 11
0.0%

Summary: The Benton housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 44%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 19%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1712-29.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Benton, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 12 homes were sold or pending in Benton in November 2024, down by 29.4% month-over-month. Of the 12 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 8% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Benton, IL

How long does it take to sell a home in Benton, IL?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
61 Days33 Days-46.4%

Summary: Homes in Benton had an average of 33 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 46.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

8 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Benton are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 12 homes were sold in Benton; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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