Is Lake Bluff, IL 60044 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lake Bluff housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in Lake Bluff, IL 60044 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 56 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 46%, homes sold more slowly (41 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $769,167. Overall, Lake Bluff is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lake County, homes here sell more slowly than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Lake Bluff ranks #167 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fox Lake 60020 (26% sold over asking) or Highwood 60040 (33% sold over asking), while North Chicago 60064 (58% sold over asking) and Zion 60099 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.