Is Saybrook, IL 61770 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Saybrook is a seller’s market. With about 1.3 months of supply and 20% 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 Saybrook housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Saybrook, IL 61770 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 1.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 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 about as fast and the median sale price fell 20% to $119,948. Overall, Saybrook is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within McLean County, homes here sell more slowly than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Towanda 61776 (0% sold over asking) or Mc Lean 61754 (0% sold over asking), while Arrowsmith 61722 (100% sold over asking) and Shirley 61772 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Saybrook real estate
Is Saybrook a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.3 months of supply in Saybrook, IL 61770 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 Saybrook?
The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Saybrook sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 90.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Saybrook?
About 2.17% of a home’s value a year in McLean County, or roughly $8,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Saybrook?
The median sale price was $119,948 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $96 per square foot.
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