Is Lemont, IL 60439 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lemont is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 46% 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.
More competitive than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #215 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
The Lemont housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Lemont, IL 60439 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 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 96 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 43%, homes sold more slowly (47 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $639,723. Overall, Lemont is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Cook County, homes here sell more slowly than in 51% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Lemont ranks #215 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Thornton 60476 (14% sold over asking) or Chicago 60604 (17% sold over asking), while Golf 60029 (100% sold over asking) and Berkeley 60163 (75% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Lemont real estate
Is Lemont a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Lemont, IL 60439 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 Lemont?
The typical home went under contract in 50 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lemont sell over asking?
46% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lemont?
About 1.91% of a home’s value a year in Cook County, or roughly $7,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lemont?
The median sale price was $639,723 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $264 per square foot.
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