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McCullom Lake, IL Housing Market
The typical home in McCullom Lake, IL is worth $236,382, rose 5.5% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $325,000 (through May 2026). With 2.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 42 days, McCullom Lake is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $236,382 home is about $1,262/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for McCullom Lake, IL
Typical home value
$236,382
+5.5% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$325,000
Last published period
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
42
Average pace
Redfin, through April 2026
Active listings
2
2.0 months of supply
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$71,000
Home costs 3.3x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
112.1%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through April 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is McCullom Lake a buyer's or seller's market?
McCullom Lake, IL is a strong seller's market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 42 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the McCullom Lake housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for McCullom Lake, IL. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $325,000 |
| Median list price | $249,950 |
| Median price per sq ft | $260/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 42 days |
| Active inventory | 2 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 112.1% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| New listings (that month) | 2 |
| Listings with a price cut | 50.0% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for McCullom Lake is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in McCullom Lake is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have McCullom Lake home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in McCullom Lake, IL rose 58.5%, from $205,000 to $325,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 5.5% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 50.0% of McCullom Lake listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 112.1%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in McCullom Lake?
Priced off the typical home value of $236,382 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $47,276 | $189,105 | $1,262/mo |
| 5% | $11,819 | $224,562 | $1,499/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,262, that implies roughly $54,083 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in McCullom Lake earns $71,000, about $16,917 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.3x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in McCullom Lake?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for McCullom Lake, IL, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in McCullom Lake?
Active listings in McCullom Lake, IL went from 3 in April 2024 to 2 in April 2026, a -33.3% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 | not published |
| May 2025 | 5 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 1 | not published |
| August 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 2 |
Redfin, through April 2026
How does McCullom Lake compare to Illinois and the U.S.?
McCullom Lake homes sell for $325,000 — 4% below the Illinois median of $337,900. Against the national median of $410,700, McCullom Lake runs 21% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCullom Lake, IL | $325,000 | not published | 42 days |
| Illinois statewide | $337,900 | +5.9% | 43 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in McCullom Lake
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 50.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $237 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $236,382 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median McCullom Lake listing goes under contract in 42 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 112.1% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month McCullom Lake added 2 new listings against 1 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +5.5% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside McCullom Lake varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in McCullom Lake
There are currently 2 homes listed for sale in McCullom Lake, Illinois. The median listing price is $250K.
Active listings
2
Homes on market
Median list price
$250K
Avg. days on market
42
Days until sale
New this week
2
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in McCullom Lake by property type?
How the McCullom Lake, IL market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $325,000 | $260/sq ft | 1 | 42 days |
Who lives in McCullom Lake?
American Community Survey estimates for McCullom Lake. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,087
Households
430
Median income
$71,000/yr
Median age
37 years
Owner-occupied
64.4%
Median home value
$180,700
Median gross rent
$1,190/mo
Mean commute
30.6 min
64.4% of occupied homes in McCullom Lake are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $180,700 against Zillow's $236,382 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which cities are near McCullom Lake, IL?
Ordered by distance from McCullom Lake, not by size. Compare McCullom Lake side by side with any of them.
McCullom Lake housing market FAQ
Is McCullom Lake a buyer's or seller's market?
McCullom Lake, IL is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 2.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 42 days, and sellers getting 112.1% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in McCullom Lake?
The typical home in McCullom Lake, IL is worth $236,382 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $325,000, about $260 per square foot.
Is McCullom Lake cheaper than the rest of Illinois?
McCullom Lake's median sale price of $325,000 is 4% lower than the Illinois statewide median of $337,900, and 21% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in McCullom Lake?
Homes in McCullom Lake, IL spent a median of 42 days on market before going under contract, versus 43 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in McCullom Lake?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $236,382 home is about $1,262 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $54,083 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $71,000.
Are home prices rising in McCullom Lake?
The typical home value in McCullom Lake, IL rose 5.5% over the last 12 months, from $224,154 to $236,382 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in McCullom Lake?
McCullom Lake ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in McCullom Lake?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: McCullom Lake, IL is a strong seller's market with 2.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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