Is Wadsworth, IL 60083 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Wadsworth is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 42% 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 score65/ 100

More competitive than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #249 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 supply2.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list41.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market48Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$185▲ +9.0% vs. last year

The Wadsworth housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Wadsworth, IL 60083 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 47%, homes sold faster (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $423,817. Overall, Wadsworth is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Lake County, homes here sell more slowly than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Wadsworth ranks #249 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 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 Wadsworth real estate

Is Wadsworth a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Wadsworth, IL 60083 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 Wadsworth?

The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Wadsworth sell over asking?

42% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Wadsworth?

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 Wadsworth?

The median sale price was $423,817 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $185 per square foot.

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