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Is Essex, IL 60935 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Essex is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market55Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$185▲ +1.8% vs. last year

The Essex housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Essex, IL 60935 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 55 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold faster (67 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $342,352. Overall, Essex is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Kankakee County, homes here sell faster than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Chebanse 60922 (60% sold over asking) and Bradley 60915 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Aroma Park 60910Seller’s market $153 /sq ftBonfield 60913 $156 /sq ftBourbonnais 60914Seller’s market $175 /sq ftBradley 60915Seller’s market $176 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Essex nearby

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Grant Park, IL60940 · 28 miles away81% similarlarger · older homes Mazon, IL60444 · 13 miles away79% similarcheaper homes ($30K less) · larger Braceville, IL60407 · 6 miles away76% similarcheaper homes ($58K less) Newark, IL60541 · 31 miles away76% similarpricier homes ($65K more) · larger

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Questions about Essex real estate

How fast do homes sell in Essex?

The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Essex sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Essex?

About 2.21% of a home’s value a year in Kankakee County, or roughly $8,840 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Essex?

The median sale price was $342,352 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $185 per square foot.

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