Is Maroa, IL 61756 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Maroa is a seller’s market. With about 0.9 months of supply and 29% 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 Maroa housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Maroa, IL 61756 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 0.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $180,622. Overall, Maroa is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Macon County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Macon 62544 (0% sold over asking) or Dalton City 61925 (0% sold over asking), while Argenta 62501 (38% sold over asking) and Forsyth 62535 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Maroa real estate
Is Maroa a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.9 months of supply in Maroa, IL 61756 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 Maroa?
The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Maroa sell over asking?
29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Maroa?
About 2.12% of a home’s value a year in Macon County, or roughly $8,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Maroa?
The median sale price was $180,622 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $105 per square foot.
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