Is Sandwich, IL 60548 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sandwich housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Sandwich, IL 60548 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 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 52 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold more slowly (43 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $389,731. Overall, Sandwich is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within DeKalb County, homes here sell faster than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Sandwich ranks #284 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 61 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.