Is Clinton, IL 61727 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Clinton is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 months of supply and 24% 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 50% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #371 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 Clinton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Clinton, IL 61727 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 35%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $169,926. Overall, Clinton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within De Witt County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Clinton ranks #371 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wapella 61777 (0% sold over asking) or Kenney 61749 (0% sold over asking), while Waynesville 61778 (100% sold over asking) and Weldon 61882 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Dewitt 61735Buyer’s market $222 /sq ftFarmer City 61842Seller’s market $127 /sq ftKenney 61749Seller’s market $131 /sq ftWapella 61777Seller’s market $115 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Clinton nearby
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Questions about Clinton real estate
Is Clinton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in Clinton, IL 61727 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 Clinton?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Clinton sell over asking?
24% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Clinton?
About 1.78% of a home’s value a year in De Witt County, or roughly $7,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Clinton?
The median sale price was $169,926 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $93 per square foot.
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