Is Carbon Cliff, IL 61239 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Carbon Cliff is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 67% 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 Carbon Cliff housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 67% of homes in Carbon Cliff, IL 61239 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 4 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 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 50%, homes sold faster (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 154% to $200,413. Overall, Carbon Cliff is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Rock Island County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 93%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cordova 61242 (0% sold over asking) or Hampton 61256 (10% sold over asking), while Rapids City 61278 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Carbon Cliff real estate
Is Carbon Cliff a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Carbon Cliff, IL 61239 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 Carbon Cliff?
The typical home went under contract in 4 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Carbon Cliff sell over asking?
67% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Carbon Cliff?
About 2.28% of a home’s value a year in Rock Island County, or roughly $9,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Carbon Cliff?
The median sale price was $200,413 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $143 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology