Is Fox River Grove, IL 60021 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Fox River Grove is a seller’s market. With about 1 months of supply and 44% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score83/ 100

More competitive than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #50 of 464 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list43.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market35Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$229▲ +12.6% vs. last year

The Fox River Grove housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Fox River Grove, IL 60021 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there was 1 month of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 33 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 42%, homes sold faster (48 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $343,351. Overall, Fox River Grove is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within McHenry County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, Fox River Grove ranks #50 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Union 60180 (0% sold over asking) or Richmond 60071 (8% sold over asking), while Ringwood 60072 (100% sold over asking) and Hebron 60034 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Fox River Grove real estate

Is Fox River Grove a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there was 1 months of supply in Fox River Grove, IL 60021 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Fox River Grove?

The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Fox River Grove sell over asking?

44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Fox River Grove?

About 2.36% of a home’s value a year in McHenry County, or roughly $9,440 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Fox River Grove?

The median sale price was $343,351 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $229 per square foot.

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