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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lakewood is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lakewood, IL

How much do homes in Lakewood, IL cost?

Median Sold Price

$541,000

$177/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$46,000(+9.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lakewood have sold for 9.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lakewood was $541,000 in October 2024, up 9.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $177.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $275K$315K
+14.5%
3 $375K$365K
-2.7%
4 $555K$623.5K
+12.3%
5+ $665K$590.5K
-11.2%

Summary: Lakewood housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Dorr Township
+16.4%
Lakewood
+9.3%
Crystal Lake
+9.2%
Grafton Township
+5.9%
Lake in the Hills
+4.0%

Housing Supply in Lakewood, IL

How many homes are available in Lakewood, IL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3641+13.9%

Summary: The Lakewood real estate market had 41 homes for sale in October 2024, a 13.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 75
-28.6%
3 1014
+40.0%
4 1313
0.0%
5+ 69
+50.0%

Summary: The Lakewood 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 28.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 40%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
770.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 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 Lakewood, you may be able to get a good deal. 71.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 7 homes were sold or pending in Lakewood in October 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 7 sold homes, 71% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 14% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lakewood, IL

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
32 Days31 Days-3.2%

Summary: Homes in Lakewood had an average of 31 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 3.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 7 homes were sold in Lakewood; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 43% 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 16 Days Ago

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