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Birchwood Dolands Addition Howard District Rogers Park

CHICAGO, IL 60626

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Cook County
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 60626

Birchwood · Dolands Addition · Howard District · Rogers Park

Market Analysis

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

The CHICAGO, IL real estate market (60626) currently shows 66 active listings, with 38 pending sales. Homes are averaging 24 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 27 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 24 days on market compared to 35 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 5.2% year-over-year, from $259,975 to $273,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 50,135  ·  Density: 11,277.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $56,145

Typical home value: $273,012  ·  Homeownership: 29.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
66
⇩ 29% vs 93 last year
Pending
38
58% pending ratio
Median Price
$273,500
⇧ 5.2% vs $259,975 last year
Average Price
$313,478
⇧ 0.6% vs $311,710 last year
Days on Market
24
⇩ 31.4% vs 35 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$258
⇧ 8.9% vs $237/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,143 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 66 this year vs 93 last year
  • Days on market: 24 now vs 35 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $273,500 (+5.2% YoY)
  • Average: $313,478 (+0.6% 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 7.4 miles — 847 listings ($726,520,648 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60626Chicago, IL 606260.0 mi65$20,385,170$250,350$313,618
60645Chicago, IL 606451.3 mi52$16,483,116$254,975$316,983
60659Chicago, IL 606592.3 mi41$16,661,949$330,225$406,389
60625Chicago, IL 606252.9 mi72$48,404,520$392,400$672,285
60076Skokie, IL 600763.5 mi50$25,677,250$500,500$513,545
60203Evanston, IL 602033.7 mi7$4,412,450$614,700$630,350
60618Chicago, IL 606184.6 mi122$129,209,346$741,250$1,059,093
60077Skokie, IL 600774.8 mi51$27,473,445$439,500$538,695
60630Chicago, IL 606305.2 mi50$22,942,300$454,700$458,846
60641Chicago, IL 606415.9 mi57$35,460,726$449,250$622,118
60614Chicago, IL 606146.0 mi161$322,799,687$1,242,500$2,004,967
60053Morton Grove, IL 600536.5 mi65$33,220,265$479,900$511,081
60714Niles, IL 607147.4 mi54$23,390,424$406,150$433,156

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHICAGO, IL 60626?

As of September 2026, there are 66 active listings in CHICAGO, IL (zip code 60626), compared to 93 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHICAGO, IL 60626?

The median listing price in CHICAGO, IL 60626 is $273,500 as of September 2026, a 5.2% increase from $259,975 the prior year.

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

Homes in CHICAGO, IL 60626 spend an average of 24 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 60626?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CHICAGO, IL 60626 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 27 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 24 days on market compared to 35 days last year.

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