Is Hillsdale, IL 61257 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hillsdale is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 33% 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 Hillsdale housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Hillsdale, IL 61257 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 3 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 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 0%, homes sold faster (283 days then) and the median sale price fell 28% to $259,888. Overall, Hillsdale is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Rock Island County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 64%.
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) and Carbon Cliff 61239 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Hillsdale real estate
Is Hillsdale a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Hillsdale, IL 61257 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 Hillsdale?
The typical home went under contract in 3 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hillsdale sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hillsdale?
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 Hillsdale?
The median sale price was $259,888 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $103 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