Is Douglas County, IL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Douglas County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Douglas County, IL

How much do homes in Douglas County, IL cost?

Median Sold Price

$139,200

$99/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$9,200(+7.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Douglas County have sold for 7.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Douglas County was $139,200 in October 2024, up 7.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $99.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $43.7K$65K
+48.6%
2 $102K$103K
+1.0%
3 $140K$135K
-3.6%
4 $153K$208.9K
+36.6%
5+ $137.5K$190K
+38.2%

Summary: Douglas County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 48.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 36.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 38.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Piatt County
+13.8%
Champaign County
+11.0%
Douglas County
+7.1%

Housing Supply in Douglas County, IL

How many homes are available in Douglas County, IL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4247+11.9%

Summary: The Douglas County real estate market had 47 homes for sale in October 2024, a 11.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 87
-12.5%
3 2328
+21.7%
4 79
+28.6%
5+ 43
-25.0%

Summary: The Douglas County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 21.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 28.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
78+14.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Douglas County, you may be able to get a good deal. 75% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in Douglas County in October 2024, up by 14.3% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 75% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Douglas County, IL

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
16 Days22 Days+38.9%

Summary: Homes in Douglas County had an average of 22 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 38.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

6 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 8 homes were sold in Douglas County; 75% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 4 Days Ago

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