Is Sycamore, IL 60178 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sycamore housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Sycamore, IL 60178 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 110 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 4% to $329,857. Overall, Sycamore is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within DeKalb County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Sycamore ranks #175 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 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.