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CHICAGO, IL 60612

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 60612

Claremont Cottages · East Garfield Park · Humboldt Park · Maplewood Courts · Medical Village · Near West Side · Tri-taylor · Ukrainian Village · United Center · University Village · West Town

Market Analysis

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

The CHICAGO, IL real estate market (60612) currently shows 74 active listings, with 35 pending sales. Homes are averaging 36 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 44 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 36 days on market compared to 35 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 8.3% year-over-year, from $372,450 to $403,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 34,459  ·  Density: 3,577.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $58,858

Typical home value: $340,537  ·  Homeownership: 32.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
74
⇩ 37.3% vs 118 last year
Pending
35
47% pending ratio
Median Price
$403,250
⇧ 8.3% vs $372,450 last year
Average Price
$560,008
⇧ 15.2% vs $485,987 last year
Days on Market
36
⇧ 2.9% vs 35 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$286
⇧ 10.9% vs $258/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,373 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 74 this year vs 118 last year
  • Days on market: 36 now vs 35 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $403,250 (+8.3% YoY)
  • Average: $560,008 (+15.2% 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 4.6 miles — 1,215 listings ($1,112,304,840 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60612Chicago, IL 606120.0 mi74$47,823,018$452,000$646,257
60624Chicago, IL 606241.8 mi23$6,642,699$247,075$288,813
60642Chicago, IL 606422.1 mi77$73,389,008$853,125$953,104
60608Chicago, IL 606082.3 mi75$31,844,775$367,498$424,597
60623Chicago, IL 606232.7 mi17$5,163,801$323,675$303,753
60647Chicago, IL 606472.9 mi85$81,984,370$749,450$964,522
60602Chicago, IL 606023.0 mi22$17,019,706$746,625$773,623
60603Chicago, IL 606033.1 mi26$15,804,464$595,000$607,864
60601Chicago, IL 606013.4 mi119$153,637,449$792,000$1,291,071
60644Chicago, IL 606443.6 mi36$11,090,772$352,450$308,077
60611Chicago, IL 606113.7 mi442$498,674,566$682,500$1,128,223
60657Chicago, IL 606574.4 mi152$148,752,064$568,750$978,632
60804Cicero, IL 608044.6 mi67$20,478,148$301,950$305,644

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHICAGO, IL 60612?

As of March 2026, there are 74 active listings in CHICAGO, IL (zip code 60612), compared to 118 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHICAGO, IL 60612?

The median listing price in CHICAGO, IL 60612 is $403,250 as of March 2026, a 8.3% increase from $372,450 the prior year.

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

Homes in CHICAGO, IL 60612 spend an average of 36 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 35 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHICAGO, IL 60612?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, CHICAGO, IL 60612 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 44 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 36 days on market compared to 35 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CHICAGO, IL 60612 save an estimated $8,065 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $403,250. 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.