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CHICAGO, IL 60605

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Cook County
Seller's Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 60605

Burnham Place · Central Station · Film Row · Harbor Square · Loop · Museum Campus · Near South Side · Park Row · Printer's Row (Printers Row) · South Loop

Market Analysis

Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The CHICAGO, IL real estate market (60605) currently shows 134 active listings, with 55 pending sales. Homes are averaging 37 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 27 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.9% year-over-year, from $399,725 to $395,975.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 34,314  ·  Density: 9,262.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $116,462

Typical home value: $479,952  ·  Homeownership: 42.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
134
⇩ 16.8% vs 161 last year
Pending
55
41% pending ratio
Median Price
$395,975
⇩ 0.9% vs $399,725 last year
Average Price
$503,377
⇩ 6.5% vs $538,621 last year
Days on Market
37
⇩ 5.1% vs 39 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$338
⇧ 3.4% vs $327/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,235 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 134 this year vs 161 last year
  • Days on market: 37 now vs 39 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $395,975 (-0.9% YoY)
  • Average: $503,377 (-6.5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 5.9 miles — 1,070 listings ($830,950,677 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60605Chicago, IL 606050.0 mi124$60,619,012$382,450$488,863
60603Chicago, IL 606031.0 mi20$11,488,000$575,000$574,400
60601Chicago, IL 606011.3 mi95$123,325,105$812,000$1,298,159
60616Chicago, IL 606161.5 mi124$48,994,136$370,000$395,114
60607Chicago, IL 606071.8 mi108$88,939,188$549,950$823,511
60654Chicago, IL 606542.0 mi111$105,439,233$462,000$949,903
60608Chicago, IL 606082.9 mi65$26,605,800$359,995$409,320
60653Chicago, IL 606533.3 mi63$26,344,269$362,500$418,163
60622Chicago, IL 606224.1 mi100$101,471,100$739,950$1,014,711
60614Chicago, IL 606144.2 mi106$186,116,496$895,000$1,755,816
60623Chicago, IL 606235.2 mi15$4,259,580$293,000$283,972
60624Chicago, IL 606245.4 mi24$7,004,688$246,000$291,862
60637Chicago, IL 606375.9 mi115$40,344,070$279,500$350,818

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHICAGO, IL 60605?

As of February 2026, there are 134 active listings in CHICAGO, IL (zip code 60605), compared to 161 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHICAGO, IL 60605?

The median listing price in CHICAGO, IL 60605 is $395,975 as of February 2026, a 0.9% decrease from $399,725 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in CHICAGO, IL?

Homes in CHICAGO, IL 60605 spend an average of 37 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 39 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHICAGO, IL 60605?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, CHICAGO, IL 60605 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 27 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in CHICAGO, IL?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CHICAGO, IL 60605 save an estimated $7,920 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $395,975. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.