Is Edwards, IL 61528 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Edwards is a seller’s market. With about 0.8 months of supply and 47% 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.
More competitive than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #87 of 464 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Edwards housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 47% of homes in Edwards, IL 61528 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 0.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 17 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $496,285. Overall, Edwards is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Peoria County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, Edwards ranks #87 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Peoria 61602 (0% sold over asking) or Trivoli 61569 (0% sold over asking), while Dunlap 61525 (56% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Edwards real estate
Is Edwards a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.8 months of supply in Edwards, IL 61528 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 Edwards?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Edwards sell over asking?
47% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Edwards?
About 2.24% of a home’s value a year in Peoria County, or roughly $8,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Edwards?
The median sale price was $496,285 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $153 per square foot.
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