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ESSEX, IL 60935

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
3
vs 3 last year
Pending
1
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$339,000
⇩ 52.1% vs $707,500 last year
Average Price
$416,300
⇩ 41.2% vs $707,500 last year
Days on Market
41
⇩ 68.9% vs 132 days last year

Market Context

Population: 1,235  ·  Density: 25.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $105,583

Typical home value: $231,019  ·  Homeownership: 90.5%

Market Analysis

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

The ESSEX, IL real estate market (60935) currently shows 3 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 41 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 41 days on market compared to 132 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 52.1% year-over-year, from $707,500 to $339,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Days on market: 41 now vs 132 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $339,000 (-52.1% YoY)
  • Average: $416,300 (-41.2% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 20.6 miles — 347 listings ($121,737,441 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
60935Essex, IL 609350.0 mi3$1,248,900$339,000$416,300
60407Braceville, IL 604076.4 mi2$990,000$495,000$495,000
60481Wilmington, IL 604818.3 mi38$13,861,564$267,450$364,778
60917Buckingham, IL 609178.7 mi3$1,223,100$407,700$407,700
60416Coal City, IL 6041610.3 mi21$7,460,691$359,000$355,271
60919Cabery, IL 6091913.3 mi2$290,000$145,000$145,000
60901Kankakee, IL 6090114.6 mi105$22,948,905$174,950$218,561
60914Bourbonnais, IL 6091416.0 mi64$25,607,104$345,000$400,111
60421Elwood, IL 6042116.9 mi10$4,522,560$339,500$452,256
60410Channahon, IL 6041017.4 mi63$28,731,591$439,450$456,057
60442Manhattan, IL 6044218.6 mi32$14,065,728$437,250$439,554
60927Clifton, IL 6092719.2 mi3$689,898$249,900$229,966
60910Aroma Park, IL 6091020.6 mi1$97,400$97,400$97,400

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ESSEX, IL 60935?

As of January 2026, there are 3 active listings in ESSEX, IL (zip code 60935), compared to 3 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ESSEX, IL 60935?

The median listing price in ESSEX, IL 60935 is $339,000 as of January 2026, a 52.1% decrease from $707,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in ESSEX, IL 60935 spend an average of 41 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 132 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ESSEX, IL 60935?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ESSEX, IL 60935 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are selling faster, averaging 41 days on market compared to 132 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ESSEX, IL 60935 save an estimated $6,780 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $339,000. 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.