Is Cave In Rock, IL 62919 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Cave In Rock is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list104.4%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market202Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$86

The Cave In Rock housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Cave In Rock, IL 62919 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 202 days and there were 8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rosiclare 62982 (0% sold over asking) or Elizabethtown 62931 (0% sold over asking).

About the area

Hardin County, IL

Population	819
Median income	$63,942
Average income	$77,444
Median home value	$161,900
Median rent	$490/month
Owner-occupied	85% of homes
Median year built	1970

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (relatively high), winter storms (relatively high), earthquakes (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 62919; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Elizabethtown 62931Balanced $124 /sq ft Rosiclare 62982Buyer’s market $40 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Cave In Rock real estate

Is Cave In Rock a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Cave In Rock, IL 62919 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 Cave In Rock?

The typical home went under contract in 202 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Cave In Rock sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Cave In Rock?

About 0.96% of a home’s value a year in Hardin County, or roughly $3,840 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Cave In Rock?

The median sale price was $159,931 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $86 per square foot.

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