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WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Lake County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
11
⇩ 31.3% vs 16 last year
Pending
4
36% pending ratio
Median Price
$314,950
⇧ 5.4% vs $298,750 last year
Average Price
$334,538
⇧ 9% vs $306,847 last year
Days on Market
75
⇧ 200% vs 25 days last year

Market Context

Population: 6,655  ·  Density: 542.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $93,806

Typical home value: $232,391  ·  Homeownership: 87.0%

Market Analysis

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

The WINTHROP HARBOR, IL real estate market (60096) currently shows 11 active listings, with 4 pending sales. Homes are averaging 75 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 25 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 5.4% year-over-year, from $298,750 to $314,950.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 11 this year vs 16 last year
  • Days on market: 75 now vs 25 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $314,950 (+5.4% YoY)
  • Average: $334,538 (+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 17.0 miles — 442 listings ($204,500,842 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60096Winthrop Harbor, IL 600960.0 mi11$3,679,918$314,950$334,538
53158Pleasant Prairie, WI 531584.2 mi36$21,871,008$536,400$607,528
53143Kenosha, WI 531435.5 mi28$6,999,664$252,450$249,988
53142Kenosha, WI 531427.0 mi36$12,241,404$309,450$340,039
60031Gurnee, IL 600319.3 mi67$26,030,304$365,000$388,512
53144Kenosha, WI 5314410.7 mi24$13,011,720$425,645$542,155
53104Bristol, WI 5310411.7 mi10$7,559,440$549,000$755,944
60002Antioch, IL 6000213.5 mi50$22,030,150$337,450$440,603
60048Libertyville, IL 6004814.2 mi48$39,845,760$669,950$830,120
60030Grayslake, IL 6003014.9 mi63$24,964,569$347,450$396,263
53177Sturtevant, WI 5317716.1 mi9$4,839,300$399,999$537,700
53168Salem, WI 5316816.7 mi25$11,448,300$474,900$457,932
53405Racine, WI 5340517.0 mi35$9,979,305$240,000$285,123

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096?

As of January 2026, there are 11 active listings in WINTHROP HARBOR, IL (zip code 60096), compared to 16 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096?

The median listing price in WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096 is $314,950 as of January 2026, a 5.4% increase from $298,750 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in WINTHROP HARBOR, IL?

Homes in WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096 spend an average of 75 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 25 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 25 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in WINTHROP HARBOR, IL?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096 save an estimated $6,299 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $314,950. 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.