Is Athens, IL 62613 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Athens is a seller’s market. With about 1 months of supply and 36% 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 86% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #66 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 August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Athens housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Athens, IL 62613 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 2 days and there was 1 month of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 23 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold faster (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $249,892. Overall, Athens is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Menard County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Athens ranks #66 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tallula 62688 (0% sold over asking) or Greenview 62642 (0% sold over asking), while Oakford 62673 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Greenview 62642Buyer’s market $119 /sq ftOakford 62673Seller’s market $92 /sq ftPetersburg 62675Seller’s market $133 /sq ftTallula 62688Balanced $53 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Athens nearby
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Questions about Athens real estate
Is Athens a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there was 1 months of supply in Athens, IL 62613 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 Athens?
The typical home went under contract in 2 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Athens sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Athens?
About 1.72% of a home’s value a year in Menard County, or roughly $6,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Athens?
The median sale price was $249,892 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $141 per square foot.
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