Is Stockton, IL 61085 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stockton is a seller’s market. With about 1.2 months of supply and 15% 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 Stockton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Stockton, IL 61085 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $147,936. Overall, Stockton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Jo Daviess County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 57%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Scales Mound 61075 (0% sold over asking) or Elizabeth 61028 (0% sold over asking), while Hanover 61041 (33% sold over asking) and East Dubuque 61025 (18% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Stockton real estate
Is Stockton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.2 months of supply in Stockton, IL 61085 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 Stockton?
The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stockton sell over asking?
15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stockton?
About 1.72% of a home’s value a year in Jo Daviess County, or roughly $6,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Stockton?
The median sale price was $147,936 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $111 per square foot.
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