Is Washburn, IL 61570 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Washburn is a seller’s market. With about 1.2 months of supply and 38% 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 Washburn housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Washburn, IL 61570 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 8 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 40%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 25% to $168,927. Overall, Washburn is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Woodford County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 89%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Minonk 61760 (0% sold over asking) or Goodfield 61742 (0% sold over asking), while Secor 61771 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Washburn real estate
Is Washburn a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.2 months of supply in Washburn, IL 61570 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 Washburn?
The typical home went under contract in 58 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Washburn sell over asking?
38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Washburn?
About 2.13% of a home’s value a year in Woodford County, or roughly $8,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Washburn?
The median sale price was $168,927 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $97 per square foot.
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