Des Plaines, IL Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Des Plaines, IL is $362,500, up 3.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 62 days with 114 active listings. The market is currently a balanced market.
$362,500median sale price
Is Des Plaines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Plaines, IL is currently a balanced market, based on 2.7 months of supply and homes selling in about 62 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
42
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
62
Average pace
Active listings
114
2.7 months supply
Sale-to-list
99.1%
Below asking
Des Plaines, IL market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $362,500 |
| Median list price | $377,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | +3.1% |
| Average days on market | 62 days |
| Active inventory | 114 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.7 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 99.1% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Des Plaines housing market is currently classified as a balanced market with a median sale price of $362,500. Prices have risen 3.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 62 days on market, indicating 2.7 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Des Plaines
There are currently 114 homes listed for sale in Des Plaines, Illinois. The median listing price is $378K.
Active listings
114
Homes on market
Median list price
$378K
Avg. days on market
62
Days until sale
New this week
58
Newly listed
Top public schools in Des Plaines
21 schools tracked · 8,491 students
The largest public schools serving Des Plaines, IL by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Maine West High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,886 students
Chippewa Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 665 students
Forest Elem School
Grades PK-5 · 657 students
Friendship Jr High School
Grades 6-8 · 616 students
Algonquin Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 559 students
North Elementary School
Grades K-5 · 558 students
Apollo Elem School
Grades K-5 · 530 students
Brentwood Elem School
Grades K-5 · 435 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Des Plaines?
The median home sale price in Des Plaines is $362,500, up 3.1% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Des Plaines?
Homes typically spend 62 days on market before going under contract.
Is Des Plaines a buyer's or seller's market?
With 2.7 months of supply, Des Plaines is currently a balanced market.
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