Is Catlin, IL 61817 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Catlin is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 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 Catlin housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Catlin, IL 61817 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $174,175. Overall, Catlin is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Vermilion County, homes here sell faster than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sidell 61876 (0% sold over asking) or Potomac 61865 (0% sold over asking), while Rankin 60960 (100% sold over asking) and Fithian 61844 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Catlin real estate
Is Catlin a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Catlin, IL 61817 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 Catlin?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Catlin sell over asking?
29% 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 Catlin?
About 1.81% of a home’s value a year in Vermilion County, or roughly $7,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Catlin?
The median sale price was $174,175 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $113 per square foot.
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