Is Carbondale, IL 62902 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Carbondale is a buyer’s market. With about 11.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Carbondale housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Carbondale, IL 62902 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 11.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (67 days then) and the median sale price fell 17% to $225,902. Overall, Carbondale is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Williamson County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pittsburg 62974 (0% sold over asking) or Hurst 62949 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Carbondale real estate
Is Carbondale a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 11.2 months of supply in Carbondale, IL 62902 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 Carbondale?
The typical home went under contract in 57 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Carbondale sell over asking?
38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Carbondale?
About 1.72% of a home’s value a year in Williamson County, or roughly $6,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Carbondale?
The median sale price was $225,902 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $112 per square foot.
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