Housing Market Report for Stephenson County, IL

This housing market report uses absorption rates to track supply and demand for Stephenson County, IL. With 3 months of inventory across all segments, the market is currently balanced — supply and demand are roughly equal, giving buyers and sellers relatively equal negotiating leverage. 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 🔥
$100k – $125k

Absorption rate of 2.3, with 0.4 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$350k – $375k

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

Most Active
$75k – $100k

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

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 2.1 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
25k-50k 1 5 1 0.8 1.2 Seller's
50k-75k 4 10 1 0.4 2.4 Seller's
75k-100k 4 21 2 0.9 1.1 Seller's
100k-125k 1 14 2 2.3 0.4 Seller's
125k-150k 1 11 2 1.8 0.5 Seller's
150k-175k 3 17 3 0.9 1.1 Seller's
175k-200k 7 20 0.5 2.1 Seller's
200k-225k 6 9 1 0.3 4 Balanced
225k-250k 2 8 4 0.7 1.5 Seller's
250k-275k 4 1 0.7 0 Seller's
275k-300k 3 6 2 0.3 3 Balanced
300k-325k 1 4 0.7 1.5 Seller's
325k-350k 5 4 1 0.1 7.5 Buyer's
350k-375k 3 1 0.1 18 Buyer's
375k-400k 2 1 0.1 12 Buyer's
400k-425k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
450k-475k 2 0.3 0 Seller's
475k-500k 3 1 0.5 0 Seller's
500k-550k 2 2 0.2 6 Balanced
550k-600k 3 0
600k-650k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
650k-700k 4 0.7 0 Seller's
1.9m-2m 1 0

Condos

Hottest Segment 🔥
$75k – $100k

Absorption rate of 0.3, with 3 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$50k – $75k

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

Most Active
$75k – $100k

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

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 2.5 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
50k-75k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
75k-100k 1 2 0.3 3 Balanced
100k-125k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
150k-175k 1 2 0.3 3 Balanced
175k-200k 1 2 0.3 3 Balanced
200k-225k 2 0.3 0 Seller's
225k-250k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
250k-275k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
275k-300k 1 0

Land

Hottest Segment 🔥
$0 – $25k

Absorption rate of 0, with 72 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$0 – $25k

With 72 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$0 – $25k

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

Market Overview
All Segments

With 50 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 12 1 0 72
25k-50k 6 0
50k-75k 5 0
225k-250k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
375k-400k 1 1 0.2 0 Seller's
550k-600k 1 0
1.9m-2m 1 0