Is Malta, IL 60150 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Malta housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Malta, IL 60150 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 21%, homes sold faster (63 days then) and the median sale price rose 41% to $399,727. Overall, Malta is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within DeKalb County, homes here sell faster than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 82%.

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.