Housing Market Report for Crystal Lake, IL

This housing market report uses absorption rates to track supply and demand for Crystal Lake, IL. With 1.4 months of inventory across all segments, conditions currently favor sellers — demand is outpacing supply, homes tend to sell quickly, and prices are likely holding firm or rising. Use the tables below to explore specific price ranges and property types in detail. [Last updated: September 30, 2026]

Seller's Market
Under 3 months

High demand, low inventory. Homes sell fast, often above asking price. Sellers hold leverage.

Balanced Market
3 – 6 months

Supply and demand are roughly equal. Prices are stable and negotiations are more equitable.

Buyer's Market
Over 6 months

More supply than demand. Buyers can negotiate, request concessions, and take their time.

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Houses

Hottest Segment 🔥
$300k – $325k

Absorption rate of 3.7, with 0.3 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$225k – $250k

With 6 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$375k – $400k

6 active listings with 36 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 1 months of inventory.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
150k-175k 2 0.3 0 Seller's
175k-200k 1 3 0.5 2 Seller's
225k-250k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
250k-275k 2 5 2 0.4 2.4 Seller's
275k-300k 12 2 2 0 Seller's
300k-325k 1 22 5 3.7 0.3 Seller's
325k-350k 2 19 7 1.6 0.6 Seller's
350k-375k 4 29 4 1.2 0.8 Seller's
375k-400k 6 36 5 1 1 Seller's
400k-425k 3 21 6 1.2 0.9 Seller's
425k-450k 3 22 4 1.2 0.8 Seller's
450k-475k 2 14 3 1.2 0.9 Seller's
475k-500k 2 20 4 1.7 0.6 Seller's
500k-550k 2 16 2 1.3 0.8 Seller's
550k-600k 4 12 0.5 2 Seller's
600k-650k 5 18 6 0.6 1.7 Seller's
650k-700k 4 9 3 0.4 2.7 Seller's
700k-750k 4 3 0.7 0 Seller's
750k-800k 1 7 1.2 0.9 Seller's
800k-850k 2 0.3 0 Seller's
850k-900k 2 1 0.3 0 Seller's
950k-1m 1 0
1m-1.1m 1 0
1.1m-1.2m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
1.3m-1.4m 1 0
1.6m-1.7m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.7m-1.8m 1 0

Townhouses

Hottest Segment 🔥
$375k – $400k

Absorption rate of 1.8, with 0.5 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$400k – $425k

With 18 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$300k – $325k

2 active listings with 21 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 1.1 months of inventory.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
250k-275k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
275k-300k 6 1 1 0 Seller's
300k-325k 2 21 6 1.8 0.6 Seller's
325k-350k 17 2 2.8 0 Seller's
350k-375k 3 9 1 0.5 2 Seller's
375k-400k 1 11 1 1.8 0.5 Seller's
400k-425k 3 1 0.1 18 Buyer's
425k-450k 2 0
450k-475k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
475k-500k 1 0.2 0 Seller's

Condos

Hottest Segment 🔥
$225k – $250k

Absorption rate of 1.7, with 0.6 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$175k – $200k

With 1 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$175k – $200k

2 active listings with 12 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 0.3 months of inventory.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
125k-150k 4 1 0.7 0 Seller's
150k-175k 5 0.8 0 Seller's
175k-200k 2 12 1 1 Seller's
200k-225k 8 1.3 0 Seller's
225k-250k 1 10 2 1.7 0.6 Seller's
250k-275k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
275k-300k 5 0.8 0 Seller's
300k-325k 2 1 0.3 0 Seller's
350k-375k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
375k-400k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
425k-450k 1 1 0.2 0 Seller's
475k-500k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
500k-550k 3 0.5 0 Seller's

Land

Hottest Segment 🔥
$5m – $6m

Absorption rate of 0.2, with 6 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$125k – $150k

With 12 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$25k – $50k

3 active listings with 2 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

With 24.9 months of inventory overall, buyers currently hold the advantage.

List Price Available # of Homes Available Sold Last
6 Months
Sold in Last 6 Months
Under
Contract
Sold in Last 6 Months
Absorption
Rate
Absorption Rate
Months of
Inventory
Months of Inventory
Market
0-25k 4 0
25k-50k 3 2 0.1 9 Buyer's
50k-75k 4 0
75k-100k 3 0
100k-125k 2 0
125k-150k 2 1 1 0.1 12 Buyer's
150k-175k 1 0
175k-200k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
225k-250k 1 1 0.2 0 Seller's
250k-275k 1 0
375k-400k 1 0
475k-500k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
750k-800k 1 0
850k-900k 2 0
1.2m-1.3m 1 0
1.4m-1.5m 1 0
1.7m-1.8m 1 0
4.5m-5m 1 0
5m-6m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced

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