Is Prospect Heights, IL 60070 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Prospect Heights housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Prospect Heights, IL 60070 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 63 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 46%, homes sold more slowly (44 days then) and the median sale price rose 44% to $394,829. Overall, Prospect Heights is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cook County, homes here sell faster than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 61%. On our competition score, Prospect Heights ranks #154 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Thornton 60476 (14% sold over asking) or Chicago 60604 (17% sold over asking), while Golf 60029 (100% sold over asking) and Berkeley 60163 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.