Is Tamaroa, IL 62888 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Tamaroa is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 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 Tamaroa housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Tamaroa, IL 62888 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 days and there were 2.1 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 fell from 100%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price fell 31% to $107,953. Overall, Tamaroa is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Perry County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Pinckneyville 62274 (8% sold over asking) and Du Quoin 62832 (5% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Tamaroa real estate
Is Tamaroa a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Tamaroa, IL 62888 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 Tamaroa?
The typical home went under contract in 76 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Tamaroa sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Tamaroa?
About 1.60% of a home’s value a year in Perry County, or roughly $6,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Tamaroa?
The median sale price was $107,953 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $74 per square foot.
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