Is Prophetstown, IL 61277 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Prophetstown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Prophetstown, IL 61277 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 15% to $193,916. Overall, Prophetstown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Whiteside County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 89%. On our competition score, Prophetstown ranks #456 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lyndon 61261 (0% sold over asking), while Fenton 61251 (50% sold over asking) and Albany 61230 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.