Is Genoa, IL 60135 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Genoa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Genoa, IL 60135 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.2 months 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 fell from 45%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 4% to $309,866. Overall, Genoa is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within DeKalb County, homes here sell faster than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Genoa ranks #266 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Shabbona 60550 (0% sold over asking) or Somonauk 60552 (8% sold over asking), while Kirkland 60146 (67% sold over asking) and Kingston 60145 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.