Is Round Lake, IL 60073 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Round Lake is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 49% 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 score75/ 100

More competitive than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #137 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 supply2.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list48.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market44Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$185▲ +7.4% vs. last year

The Round Lake housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 49% of homes in Round Lake, IL 60073 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 205 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 42%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 13% to $299,870. Overall, Round Lake is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lake County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Round Lake ranks #137 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 75 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.

Nearby markets

Antioch 60002Seller’s market $184 /sq ftBuffalo Grove 60089Seller’s market $245 /sq ftDeerfield 60015Seller’s market $302 /sq ftFox Lake 60020Seller’s market $185 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Round Lake real estate

Is Round Lake a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Round Lake, IL 60073 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 Round Lake?

The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Round Lake sell over asking?

49% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Round Lake?

About 2.58% of a home’s value a year in Lake County, or roughly $10,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Round Lake?

The median sale price was $299,870 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $185 per square foot.

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