Is Villa Grove, IL 61956 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Villa Grove is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 months of supply and 30% 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 Villa Grove housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Villa Grove, IL 61956 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 44% to $143,663. Overall, Villa Grove is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Douglas County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hindsboro 61930 (0% sold over asking) or Newman 61942 (25% sold over asking), while Camargo 61919 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Villa Grove real estate
Is Villa Grove a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.9 months of supply in Villa Grove, IL 61956 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 Villa Grove?
The typical home went under contract in 51 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Villa Grove sell over asking?
30% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Villa Grove?
About 1.70% of a home’s value a year in Douglas County, or roughly $6,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Villa Grove?
The median sale price was $143,663 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $106 per square foot.
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