Is River Forest, IL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing River Forest is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in River Forest, IL

How much do homes in River Forest, IL cost?

Median Sold Price

$595,500

$262/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$109,500(+22.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in River Forest have sold for 22.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in River Forest was $595,500 in December 2024, up 22.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $262.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $140.4K$147K
+4.7%
2 $245K$225K
-8.2%
3 $515K$575K
+11.7%
4 $875K$1.0M
+17.5%
5+ $1.1M$1.4M
+30.5%

Summary: River Forest housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 17.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 30.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

River Forest
+22.5%
River Forest Township
+22.5%
Oak Park
+14.2%
Oak Park Township
+13.8%
Maywood
+5.1%

Housing Supply in River Forest, IL

How many homes are available in River Forest, IL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
4434-22.7%

Summary: The River Forest real estate market had 34 homes for sale in December 2024, a 22.7% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 42
-50.0%
2 1616
0.0%
3 109
-10.0%
4 94
-55.6%
5+ 53
-40.0%

Summary: The River Forest housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 55.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 40%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1410-28.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in River Forest, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 10 homes were sold or pending in River Forest in December 2024, down by 28.6% month-over-month. Of the 10 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 10% were sold at asking, and 40% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for River Forest, IL

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
20 Days15 Days-22.8%

Summary: Homes in River Forest had an average of 15 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 22.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

7 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 River Forest are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During December 2024, 10 homes were sold in River Forest; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% 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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