Is Marissa, IL 62257 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Marissa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Marissa, IL 62257 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 127 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 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 40%, homes sold more slowly (124 days then) and the median sale price rose 47% to $102,789. Overall, Marissa is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within St. Clair County, homes here sell more slowly than in 96% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Summerfield 62289 (0% sold over asking) or Saint Libory 62282 (0% sold over asking), while East Carondelet 62240 (75% sold over asking) and Freeburg 62243 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.