Housing Market Report for Butler School District 53, IL

This housing market report uses absorption rates to track supply and demand for Butler School District 53, IL. With 4.3 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: September 23, 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 🔥
$1.3m – $1.4m

Absorption rate of 0.3, with 3 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$2.25m – $2.5m

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

Most Active
$1.3m – $1.4m

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

Market Overview
All Segments

The overall market favors sellers with just 2.4 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
900k-950k 1 1 0.2 0 Seller's
950k-1m 3 1 0.5 0 Seller's
1m-1.1m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.1m-1.2m 1 0
1.2m-1.3m 2 0.3 0 Seller's
1.3m-1.4m 2 4 1 0.3 3 Balanced
1.4m-1.5m 3 0.5 0 Seller's
1.5m-1.6m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
1.6m-1.7m 2 0.3 0 Seller's
1.7m-1.8m 3 0.5 0 Seller's
1.8m-1.9m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
2m-2.25m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
2.25m-2.5m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
2.5m-2.75m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
2.75m-3m 1 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
3m-3.5m 1 0.2 0 Seller's
3.5m-4m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
4m-4.5m 1 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced
4.5m-5m 2 0
6m-7m 2 0

Townhouses

Coolest Segment ❄️
$700k – $750k

With 0 months of inventory, buyers have more time and negotiating power in this range.

Most Active
$700k – $750k

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

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
700k-750k 1 0.2 0 Seller's

Land

Hottest Segment 🔥
$2m – $2.25m

Absorption rate of 0.2, with 6 months of inventory.

Coolest Segment ❄️
$2m – $2.25m

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

Most Active
$2m – $2.25m

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

Market Overview
All Segments

With 33 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
550k-600k 1 0
600k-650k 1 0
650k-700k 1 0
850k-900k 1 0.2 0 Seller's
900k-950k 1 0
1.2m-1.3m 1 0
1.4m-1.5m 2 0
1.7m-1.8m 1 0
1.8m-1.9m 2 0
2m-2.25m 1 1 0.2 6 Balanced