Is Des Plaines, IL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Des Plaines is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, Des Plaines has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Des Plaines is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Des Plaines, IL

How much do homes in Des Plaines, IL cost?

Median Sold Price

$297,316

$210/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

-$3,791(-1.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Des Plaines have sold for 1.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Des Plaines was $297,316 in April 2024, down 1.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $210.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $133K$139K
+4.5%
2 $237.4K$240K
+1.1%
3 $333.7K$355K
+6.4%
4 $407K$409K
0.5%
5+ $535K$590K
+10.3%

Summary: Des Plaines housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Mount Prospect
+8.0%
Maine Township
+7.5%
Park Ridge
+5.5%
Des Plaines
-1.3%

Housing Supply in Des Plaines, IL

How many homes are available in Des Plaines, IL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
195223+14.4%

Summary: The Des Plaines real estate market had 223 homes for sale in April 2024, a 14.4% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 1917
-10.5%
2 7484
+13.5%
3 6877
+13.2%
4 2331
+34.8%
5+ 1114
+27.3%

Summary: The Des Plaines housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 34.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 27.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
5768+19.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

38 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Des Plaines, you could pay more than the asking price. 55.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 68 homes were sold or pending in Des Plaines in April 2024, up by 19.3% month-over-month. Of the 68 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 56% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Des Plaines, IL

How long does it take to sell a home in Des Plaines, IL?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
21 Days13 Days-38.5%

Summary: Homes in Des Plaines had an average of 13 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 38.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

62 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Des Plaines are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 68 homes were sold in Des Plaines; 91% of homes were sold within 30 days, 7% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 1% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 22 Days Ago

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