Is Malden, IL 61337 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Malden is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list96.7%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market68Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$94▼ −1.6% vs. last year

The Malden housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Malden, IL 61337 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 68 days. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 100%, homes sold more slowly (50 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $157,432. Overall, Malden is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Bureau County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Dalzell 61320 (100% sold over asking) and Cherry 61317 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

About the area

Bureau County, IL

Population	558
Median income	$78,571
Average income	$80,548
Median home value	$111,800
Median rent	$1,058/month
Owner-occupied	86% of homes
Median year built	1956

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (very high), hail (relatively high), extreme heat (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 61337; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Arlington 61312Buyer’s market $136 /sq ft Buda 61314Buyer’s market $87 /sq ft Cherry 61317 $153 /sq ft Dalzell 61320Seller’s market $187 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Malden real estate

How fast do homes sell in Malden?

The typical home went under contract in 68 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Malden sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Malden?

About 2.01% of a home’s value a year in Bureau County, or roughly $8,040 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Malden?

The median sale price was $157,432 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $94 per square foot.

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