Is Macon, IL 62544 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Macon is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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 Macon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Macon, IL 62544 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price fell 36% to $134,942. Overall, Macon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Macon County, homes here sell more slowly than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Argenta 62501 (38% sold over asking) and Forsyth 62535 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Macon real estate
Is Macon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Macon, IL 62544 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 Macon?
The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Macon sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Macon?
About 2.12% of a home’s value a year in Macon County, or roughly $8,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Macon?
The median sale price was $134,942 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $111 per square foot.
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