Is Gardner, IL 60424 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Gardner housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Gardner, IL 60424 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 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 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold more slowly (46 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $206,910. Overall, Gardner is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Grundy County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Gardner ranks #393 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at South Wilmington 60474 (0% sold over asking) or Mazon 60444 (13% sold over asking), while Braceville 60407 (60% sold over asking) and Verona 60479 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.