Is Sidney, IL 61877 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sidney is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 44% 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 Sidney housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Sidney, IL 61877 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 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 20%, homes sold faster (40 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $259,888. Overall, Sidney is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Champaign County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Thomasboro 61878 (0% sold over asking) or Philo 61864 (0% sold over asking), while Dewey 61840 (100% sold over asking) and Fisher 61843 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bondville 61815Seller’s market $133 /sq ftBroadlands 61816Seller’s market $128 /sq ftChampaign 61820Seller’s market $153 /sq ftChampaign 61821Seller’s market $162 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Sidney nearby
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Questions about Sidney real estate
Is Sidney a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Sidney, IL 61877 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 Sidney?
The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sidney sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sidney?
About 2.06% of a home’s value a year in Champaign County, or roughly $8,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sidney?
The median sale price was $259,888 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $146 per square foot.
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