Housing Market Report for DeKalb County, IL

This housing market report uses absorption rates to track supply and demand for DeKalb County, IL. With 2.1 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: October 15, 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 🔥
$175k – $200k

Absorption rate of 2.7, with 0.4 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$850k – $900k

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

Most Active
$325k – $350k

6 active listings with 55 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 1.3 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
0-25k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
50k-75k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
100k-125k 5 2 0.8 0 Seller's
125k-150k 8 4 1.3 0 Seller's
150k-175k 2 8 1 0.7 1.5 Seller's
175k-200k 1 16 2 2.7 0.4 Seller's
200k-225k 3 30 6 1.7 0.6 Seller's
225k-250k 7 39 9 0.9 1.1 Seller's
250k-275k 8 39 3 0.8 1.2 Seller's
275k-300k 10 33 7 0.6 1.8 Seller's
300k-325k 2 32 5 2.7 0.4 Seller's
325k-350k 6 55 5 1.5 0.7 Seller's
350k-375k 10 43 10 0.7 1.4 Seller's
375k-400k 10 43 7 0.7 1.4 Seller's
400k-425k 6 26 4 0.7 1.4 Seller's
425k-450k 5 21 1 0.7 1.4 Seller's
450k-475k 2 10 3 0.8 1.2 Seller's
475k-500k 7 12 2 0.3 3.5 Balanced
500k-550k 4 12 1 0.5 2 Seller's
550k-600k 5 7 0.2 4.3 Balanced
600k-650k 2 5 0.4 2.4 Seller's
650k-700k 3 8 1 0.4 2.3 Seller's
700k-750k 2 0.3 0 Seller's
750k-800k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
800k-850k 1 1 0.2 0 Seller's
850k-900k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
900k-950k 2 0.3 0 Seller's
1m-1.1m 1 0
1.2m-1.3m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.3m-1.4m 1 0
1.9m-2m 1 0

Townhouses

Hottest Segment 🔥
$225k – $250k

Absorption rate of 2.2, with 0.5 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$325k – $350k

With 15 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$225k – $250k

1 active listings with 13 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 1.3 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
175k-200k 1 2 0.3 3 Balanced
200k-225k 8 1.3 0 Seller's
225k-250k 1 13 2.2 0.5 Seller's
250k-275k 2 8 3 0.7 1.5 Seller's
275k-300k 7 1 1.2 0 Seller's
300k-325k 1 9 1.5 0.7 Seller's
325k-350k 5 2 0.1 15 Buyer's
350k-375k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
400k-425k 1 0

Condos

Hottest Segment 🔥
$200k – $225k

Absorption rate of 1.7, with 0.6 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$375k – $400k

With 9 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$200k – $225k

1 active listings with 10 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 2 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
100k-125k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
125k-150k 1 1 0.2 0 Seller's
150k-175k 1 3 0.5 2 Seller's
175k-200k 2 7 1 0.6 1.7 Seller's
200k-225k 1 10 1.7 0.6 Seller's
225k-250k 2 9 1 0.8 1.3 Seller's
250k-275k 9 1 1.5 0 Seller's
275k-300k 2 7 2 0.6 1.7 Seller's
300k-325k 1 7 2 1.2 0.9 Seller's
325k-350k 5 4 1 0.1 7.5 Buyer's
350k-375k 2 2 1 0.2 6 Balanced
375k-400k 3 2 0.1 9 Buyer's
400k-425k 2 2 0.2 6 Balanced
450k-475k 1 0
475k-500k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
500k-550k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
550k-600k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
700k-750k 1 0.2 0 Seller's

Land

Hottest Segment 🔥
$125k – $150k

Absorption rate of 0.2, with 6 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$50k – $75k

With 48 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$25k – $50k

25 active listings with 7 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

With 24.6 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 3 0.1 8 Buyer's
25k-50k 25 7 2 0 21.4
50k-75k 8 1 1 0 48
75k-100k 6 2 0.1 18 Buyer's
100k-125k 3 0
125k-150k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
150k-175k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
175k-200k 1 0
200k-225k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
225k-250k 4 0
250k-275k 2 0
275k-300k 3 1 0.1 18 Buyer's
325k-350k 1 0
400k-425k 1 0
450k-475k 1 0
500k-550k 1 0
650k-700k 1 0
850k-900k 1 0
950k-1m 2 0
1m-1.1m 1 0
1.1m-1.2m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.2m-1.3m 1 0
1.3m-1.4m 1 0
1.4m-1.5m 1 0
1.5m-1.6m 1 0
2.25m-2.5m 1 0
2.5m-2.75m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
3m-3.5m 1 0
3.5m-4m 2 0
7m-8m 1 0
9m-10m 1 0