Is Brighton, IL 62012 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Brighton is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 38% 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.
More competitive than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #243 of 464 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Brighton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Brighton, IL 62012 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 66% to $289,875. Overall, Brighton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Jersey County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dow 62022 (0% sold over asking) or Grafton 62037 (11% sold over asking), while Elsah 62028 (50% sold over asking) and Fieldon 62031 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Dow 62022Seller’s market $109 /sq ftElsah 62028Buyer’s market $126 /sq ftFieldon 62031 $77 /sq ftGrafton 62037Balanced $143 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Brighton nearby
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Questions about Brighton real estate
Is Brighton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Brighton, IL 62012 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 Brighton?
The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Brighton sell over asking?
38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Brighton?
About 1.76% of a home’s value a year in Jersey County, or roughly $7,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Brighton?
The median sale price was $289,875 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $152 per square foot.
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