Tracey Velt's Market Report
Chicago, IL
Single-Family Homes
HW Wire | Editorial Director | tracey@hwmedia.com | 407-716-0498
Chicago, IL
Fri Aug 14 2026
This week the median list price for Chicago, IL is $339,900 with the market action index hovering around 48. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 48. Inventory has increased to 1,238.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Strong Seller's Market
Market Narrative
The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $339,900 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $339,950 | |
| Per Square Foot | $209 | |
| Average Days on Market | 90 | |
| Median Days on Market | 49 | |
| Price Decreased | 26% | |
| Price Increased | 1% | |
| Relisted | 24% | |
| Inventory | 1,238 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 48 | |
| Strong Seller's Market | ||
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $749,900 | 3,090 | - | 4 | 3.5 | 88 | 37 | 51 | 56 |
| $415,000 | 1,900 | - | 4 | 2.5 | 92 | 47 | 53 | 35 |
| $285,000 | 1,400 | - | 4 | 2 | 98 | 46 | 50 | 42 |
| $160,000 | 1,200 | - | 3 | 1.5 | 104 | 36 | 48 | 56 |