Is Ashmore, IL 61912 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ashmore is a buyer’s market. With about 11.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Ashmore housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Ashmore, IL 61912 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 11.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (59 days then) and the median sale price rose 42% to $169,926. Overall, Ashmore is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Coles County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Charleston 61920 (31% sold over asking) and Mattoon 61938 (28% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Charleston 61920Seller’s market $104 /sq ftHumboldt 61931Seller’s market $133 /sq ftLerna 62440 — /sq ftMattoon 61938Seller’s market $107 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Ashmore nearby
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Questions about Ashmore real estate
Is Ashmore a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 11.7 months of supply in Ashmore, IL 61912 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 Ashmore?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ashmore sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ashmore?
About 1.94% of a home’s value a year in Coles County, or roughly $7,760 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ashmore?
The median sale price was $169,926 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $117 per square foot.
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