Is Piper City, IL 60959 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Piper City is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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.
The Piper City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Piper City, IL 60959 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 sales, 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 100%, homes sold faster (463 days then) and the median sale price fell 27% to $93,560. Overall, Piper City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ford County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Cabery 60919 (50% sold over asking) and Melvin 60952 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Cabery 60919Balanced $65 /sq ftElliott 60933 — /sq ftGibson City 60936Seller’s market $146 /sq ftKempton 60946 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Piper City is
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Questions about Piper City real estate
Is Piper City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Piper City, IL 60959 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 Piper City?
The typical home went under contract in 70 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Piper City sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Piper City?
About 2.12% of a home’s value a year in Ford County, or roughly $8,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Piper City?
The median sale price was $93,560 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $61 per square foot.
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