Is Oak Forest, IL 60452 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Oak Forest housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 52% of homes in Oak Forest, IL 60452 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 2.3 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 fell from 55%, homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $316,384. Overall, Oak Forest is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Cook County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Oak Forest ranks #130 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 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.