Housing Market Report for Winnebago County, IL

This housing market report uses absorption rates to track supply and demand for Winnebago County, IL. With 1.8 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 26, 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 🔥
$150k – $175k

Absorption rate of 1.1, with 0.9 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$375k – $400k

With 4.7 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$150k – $175k

14 active listings with 96 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 1.5 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
0-25k 2 0.3 0 Seller's
25k-50k 7 1.2 0 Seller's
50k-75k 27 4.5 0 Seller's
75k-100k 8 31 6 0.6 1.5 Seller's
100k-125k 14 43 9 0.5 2 Seller's
125k-150k 11 66 10 1 1 Seller's
150k-175k 14 96 17 1.1 0.9 Seller's
175k-200k 22 92 17 0.7 1.4 Seller's
200k-225k 13 84 16 1.1 0.9 Seller's
225k-250k 19 64 9 0.6 1.8 Seller's
250k-275k 13 84 17 1.1 0.9 Seller's
275k-300k 12 80 10 1.1 0.9 Seller's
300k-325k 18 55 7 0.5 2 Seller's
325k-350k 12 44 6 0.6 1.6 Seller's
350k-375k 9 26 5 0.5 2.1 Seller's
375k-400k 18 23 0.2 4.7 Balanced
400k-425k 4 17 1 0.7 1.4 Seller's
425k-450k 7 10 4 0.2 4.2 Balanced
450k-475k 4 6 0.3 4 Balanced
475k-500k 3 10 1 0.6 1.8 Seller's
500k-550k 2 9 2 0.8 1.3 Seller's
550k-600k 2 5 0.4 2.4 Seller's
600k-650k 4 8 0.3 3 Balanced
650k-700k 5 1 0.8 0 Seller's
700k-750k 1 5 0.8 1.2 Seller's
750k-800k 1 3 1 0.5 2 Seller's
950k-1m 2 0
1m-1.1m 1 0
1.1m-1.2m 1 0
1.2m-1.3m 1 0
1.7m-1.8m 1 0
2.25m-2.5m 1 0

Townhouses

Hottest Segment 🔥
$200k – $225k

Absorption rate of 0.2, with 6 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$200k – $225k

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

Most Active
$150k – $175k

0 active listings with 4 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 0
150k-175k 4 1 0.7 0 Seller's
175k-200k 2 1 0.3 0 Seller's
200k-225k 1 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
250k-275k 1 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced

Condos

Hottest Segment 🔥
$175k – $200k

Absorption rate of 1.4, with 0.7 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$325k – $350k

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

Most Active
$175k – $200k

2 active listings with 17 sold in the last 6 months.

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 1.8 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 3 1 0.5 2 Seller's
125k-150k 4 5 1 0.2 4.8 Balanced
150k-175k 2 14 1 1.2 0.9 Seller's
175k-200k 2 17 5 1.4 0.7 Seller's
200k-225k 1 7 1 1.2 0.9 Seller's
225k-250k 4 7 1 0.3 3.4 Balanced
250k-275k 2 12 1 1 1 Seller's
275k-300k 3 6 0.3 3 Balanced
300k-325k 1 2 0.3 3 Balanced
325k-350k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
350k-375k 1 3 0.5 2 Seller's
375k-400k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
425k-450k 1 0

Land

Hottest Segment 🔥
$150k – $175k

Absorption rate of 0.2, with 6 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$50k – $75k

With 24 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$0 – $25k

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

Market Overview
All Segments

With 12.8 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 18 10 2 0.1 10.8 Buyer's
25k-50k 15 10 1 0.1 9 Buyer's
50k-75k 8 2 1 0 24
75k-100k 5 2 2 0.1 15 Buyer's
100k-125k 2 0
125k-150k 2 0
150k-175k 1 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
175k-200k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
225k-250k 1 0
275k-300k 2 0
300k-325k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
450k-475k 2 0
475k-500k 1 0
500k-550k 2 1 0.1 12 Buyer's
550k-600k 1 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
650k-700k 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
700k-750k 1 0
1.2m-1.3m 1 0
1.4m-1.5m 1 0
1.8m-1.9m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
2.25m-2.5m 1 1 0.2 0 Seller's
3m-3.5m 1 0
14m-15m 1 0