Is Opdyke, IL 62872 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Opdyke is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 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 Opdyke housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Opdyke, IL 62872 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 305 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 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 more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $193,563. Overall, Opdyke is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Mount Vernon 62864 (21% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Opdyke real estate
Is Opdyke a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Opdyke, IL 62872 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 Opdyke?
The typical home went under contract in 305 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Opdyke sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Opdyke?
About 1.70% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson County, or roughly $6,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Opdyke?
The median sale price was $193,563 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $120 per square foot.
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