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RIVER FOREST, IL 60305

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Cook County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 60305

Downtown (Downtown Maywood) · Old Town (Olde Town)

Market Analysis

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

The RIVER FOREST, IL real estate market (60305) currently shows 39 active listings, with 16 pending sales. Homes are averaging 35 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 35 days on market compared to 29 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 28.4% year-over-year, from $453,200 to $582,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 11,568  ·  Density: 1,803.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $144,784

Typical home value: $669,769  ·  Homeownership: 87.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
39
⇩ 7.1% vs 42 last year
Pending
16
41% pending ratio
Median Price
$582,000
⇧ 28.4% vs $453,200 last year
Average Price
$802,880
⇧ 4% vs $772,205 last year
Days on Market
35
⇧ 20.7% vs 29 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$299
⇧ 6.8% vs $280/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,136 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 39 this year vs 42 last year
  • Days on market: 35 now vs 29 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $582,000 (+28.4% YoY)
  • Average: $802,880 (+4% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 4.9 miles — 484 listings ($191,089,328 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60305River Forest, IL 603050.0 mi36$23,806,080$398,500$661,280
60302Oak Park, IL 603021.5 mi65$31,298,475$394,450$481,515
60130Forest Park, IL 601301.9 mi40$11,166,560$196,975$279,164
60304Oak Park, IL 603042.2 mi29$15,266,383$454,900$526,427
60171River Grove, IL 601712.3 mi28$9,931,096$356,750$354,682
60165Stone Park, IL 601653.2 mi6$2,474,442$407,400$412,407
60644Chicago, IL 606443.3 mi36$11,090,772$352,450$308,077
60639Chicago, IL 606393.7 mi30$11,268,150$397,250$375,605
60651Chicago, IL 606514.1 mi64$22,931,840$357,500$358,310
60164Melrose Park, IL 601644.5 mi30$8,362,110$304,500$278,737
60162Hillside, IL 601624.7 mi14$4,586,680$347,475$327,620
60706Harwood Heights, IL 607064.8 mi39$18,428,592$443,749$472,528
60804Cicero, IL 608044.9 mi67$20,478,148$301,950$305,644

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in RIVER FOREST, IL 60305?

As of September 2026, there are 39 active listings in RIVER FOREST, IL (zip code 60305), compared to 42 the prior year.

What is the median home price in RIVER FOREST, IL 60305?

The median listing price in RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 is $582,000 as of September 2026, a 28.4% increase from $453,200 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in RIVER FOREST, IL?

Homes in RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 spend an average of 35 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 29 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in RIVER FOREST, IL 60305?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 35 days on market compared to 29 days last year.

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