Is Wrights, IL 62098 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Wrights is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list92.2%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market338Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$161▲ +15.1% vs. last year

The Wrights housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Wrights, IL 62098 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 338 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price fell 16% to $234,898. Overall, Wrights is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Greene County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Eldred 62027 (100% sold over asking) and Carrollton 62016 (10% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

About the area

Greene County, IL

Population	104
Average income	$102,245
Owner-occupied	96% of homes
Median year built	1938

Natural hazard riskExtreme heat (relatively high), earthquakes (moderate), tornadoes (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 62098; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Carrollton 62016Seller’s market $100 /sq ft Eldred 62027 $73 /sq ft Greenfield 62044Seller’s market $171 /sq ft Hillview 62050Seller’s market $74 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Wrights real estate

How fast do homes sell in Wrights?

The typical home went under contract in 338 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Wrights 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 Wrights?

About 1.74% of a home’s value a year in Greene County, or roughly $6,960 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Wrights?

The median sale price was $234,898 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $161 per square foot.

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