Is Franklin Grove, IL 61031 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Franklin Grove is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 20% 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 Franklin Grove housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Franklin Grove, IL 61031 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 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 33%, homes sold faster (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 35% to $214,807. Overall, Franklin Grove is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Lee County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 71%.
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) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Franklin Grove real estate
Is Franklin Grove a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Franklin Grove, IL 61031 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 Franklin Grove?
The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Franklin Grove sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Franklin Grove?
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 Franklin Grove?
The median sale price was $214,807 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $108 per square foot.
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