Is Amboy, IL 61310 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Amboy is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 8% 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 Amboy housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Amboy, IL 61310 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 53 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold faster (85 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $148,836. Overall, Amboy is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lee County, homes here sell more slowly 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 Sublette 61367 (0% sold over asking) or Paw Paw 61353 (0% sold over asking), while Dixon 61021 (31% sold over asking) and Steward 60553 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Amboy real estate
Is Amboy a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.5 months of supply in Amboy, IL 61310 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 Amboy?
The typical home went under contract in 53 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Amboy sell over asking?
8% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Amboy?
About 1.97% of a home’s value a year in Lee County, or roughly $7,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Amboy?
The median sale price was $148,836 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $113 per square foot.
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