Is Ashton, IL 61006 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ashton is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 17% 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 Ashton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Ashton, IL 61006 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (98 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $194,366. Overall, Ashton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lee County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sublette 61367 (0% sold over asking) or Paw Paw 61353 (0% sold over asking), while Dixon 61021 (31% sold over asking) and Steward 60553 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Amboy 61310Seller’s market $113 /sq ftCompton 61318Seller’s market $220 /sq ftDixon 61021Seller’s market $126 /sq ftEldena 61324 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Ashton nearby
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Questions about Ashton real estate
Is Ashton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Ashton, IL 61006 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 Ashton?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ashton sell over asking?
17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ashton?
About 1.97% of a home’s value a year in Lee County, or roughly $7,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ashton?
The median sale price was $194,366 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $107 per square foot.
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