Housing Market Report for Putnam County, IL

This housing market report uses absorption rates to track supply and demand for Putnam County, IL. With 8 months of inventory across all segments, conditions currently favor buyers — more homes are available than active buyers, creating more room to negotiate on price and terms. Use the tables below to explore specific price ranges and property types in detail. [Last updated: October 6, 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 🔥
$125k – $150k

Absorption rate of 1.3, with 0.8 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$350k – $375k

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

Most Active
$150k – $175k

0 active listings with 9 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 2.2 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
25k-50k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
75k-100k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
100k-125k 3 0.5 0 Seller's
125k-150k 1 8 4 1.3 0.8 Seller's
150k-175k 9 1 1.5 0 Seller's
175k-200k 2 4 0.3 3 Balanced
200k-225k 1 2 0.3 3 Balanced
225k-250k 4 2 0.7 0 Seller's
250k-275k 1 4 0.7 1.5 Seller's
275k-300k 2 2 0.2 6 Balanced
300k-325k 1 0
350k-375k 2 1 0.1 12 Buyer's
375k-400k 2 1 1 0.1 12 Buyer's
400k-425k 1 0
425k-450k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
450k-475k 1 0
475k-500k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
500k-550k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
550k-600k 1 0

Land

Hottest Segment 🔥
$0 – $25k

Absorption rate of 0, with 28 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$0 – $25k

With 28 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$0 – $25k

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

Market Overview
All Segments

With 27.2 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 56 12 4 0 28
25k-50k 2 0
50k-75k 1 0
75k-100k 1 0.2 0 Seller's