Is Monroe Center, IL 61052 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Monroe Center is a seller’s market. With about 0.8 months of supply and 25% 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 Monroe Center housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Monroe Center, IL 61052 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 0.8 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 33%, homes sold faster (50 days then) and the median sale price rose 32% to $316,863. Overall, Monroe Center is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Ogle County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lindenwood 61049 (0% sold over asking) or Esmond 60129 (0% sold over asking), while Mount Morris 61054 (55% sold over asking) and Byron 61010 (47% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Monroe Center real estate
Is Monroe Center a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.8 months of supply in Monroe Center, IL 61052 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 Monroe Center?
The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Monroe Center sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Monroe Center?
About 2.06% of a home’s value a year in Ogle County, or roughly $8,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Monroe Center?
The median sale price was $316,863 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $174 per square foot.
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