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DES PLAINES, IL 60018

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Cook County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
34
⇧ 3% vs 33 last year
Pending
14
41% pending ratio
Median Price
$487,450
⇧ 18.4% vs $411,748 last year
Average Price
$593,091
⇧ 38.9% vs $427,061 last year
Days on Market
44
⇧ 69.2% vs 26 days last year

Market Context

Population: 28,820  ·  Density: 671.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $75,528

Typical home value: $287,387  ·  Homeownership: 72.6%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The DES PLAINES, IL real estate market (60018) currently shows 34 active listings, with 14 pending sales. Homes are averaging 44 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 44 days on market compared to 26 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 18.4% year-over-year, from $411,748 to $487,450.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 34 this year vs 33 last year
  • Days on market: 44 now vs 26 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $487,450 (+18.4% YoY)
  • Average: $593,091 (+38.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 7.3 miles — 626 listings ($371,812,043 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60018Des Plaines, IL 600180.0 mi34$20,165,094$487,450$593,091
60176Schiller Park, IL 601763.0 mi17$5,575,830$325,000$327,990
60016Des Plaines, IL 600163.9 mi127$45,151,040$335,500$355,520
60131Franklin Park, IL 601314.1 mi20$7,088,660$345,000$354,433
60706Harwood Heights, IL 607064.8 mi30$13,257,960$435,000$441,932
60714Niles, IL 607145.0 mi53$22,573,654$375,000$425,918
60007Elk Grove Village, IL 600075.3 mi60$24,008,040$359,000$400,134
60171River Grove, IL 601715.8 mi27$9,750,483$399,000$361,129
60053Morton Grove, IL 600536.5 mi61$31,795,213$501,745$521,233
60165Stone Park, IL 601656.5 mi5$1,880,000$364,000$376,000
60160Melrose Park, IL 601606.7 mi16$5,754,768$344,900$359,673
60025Glenview, IL 600257.0 mi79$69,381,592$489,900$878,248
60126Elmhurst, IL 601267.3 mi97$115,429,709$899,900$1,189,997

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DES PLAINES, IL 60018?

As of January 2026, there are 34 active listings in DES PLAINES, IL (zip code 60018), compared to 33 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DES PLAINES, IL 60018?

The median listing price in DES PLAINES, IL 60018 is $487,450 as of January 2026, a 18.4% increase from $411,748 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in DES PLAINES, IL?

Homes in DES PLAINES, IL 60018 spend an average of 44 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 26 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DES PLAINES, IL 60018?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 44 days on market compared to 26 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in DES PLAINES, IL?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in DES PLAINES, IL 60018 save an estimated $9,749 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $487,450. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.