Is Hurst, IL 62949 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hurst is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 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 Hurst housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Hurst, IL 62949 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 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 50%, homes sold faster (105 days then) and the median sale price fell 15% to $91,835. Overall, Hurst is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Williamson 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, Carbondale 62902 (38% sold over asking) and Marion 62959 (26% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Carbondale 62902Buyer’s market $112 /sq ftCarterville 62918Balanced $135 /sq ftCreal Springs 62922Buyer’s market $202 /sq ftEnergy 62933Seller’s market $51 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Hurst is
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Questions about Hurst real estate
Is Hurst a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Hurst, IL 62949 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 Hurst?
The typical home went under contract in 74 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hurst sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hurst?
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 Hurst?
The median sale price was $91,835 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $60 per square foot.
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