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FENTON, IL 61251

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Whiteside County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
2
⇧ 100% vs 1 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$342,450
⇩ 34.8% vs $525,000 last year
Average Price
$342,450
⇩ 34.8% vs $525,000 last year
Days on Market
86
⇧ 855.6% vs 9 days last year

Market Context

Population: 382  ·  Density: 8.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $73,125

Typical home value: $170,776  ·  Homeownership: 89.8%

Market Analysis

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

The FENTON, IL real estate market (61251) currently shows 2 active listings. Homes are averaging 86 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 86 days on market compared to 9 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 34.8% year-over-year, from $525,000 to $342,450.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 2 this year vs 1 last year
  • Days on market: 86 now vs 9 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $342,450 (-34.8% YoY)
  • Average: $342,450 (-34.8% 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 21.0 miles — 139 listings ($43,023,171 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
61251Fenton, IL 612510.0 mi2$684,900$342,450$342,450
61230Albany, IL 612307.3 mi7$887,397$109,450$126,771
61261Lyndon, IL 612618.3 mi2$399,866$189,900$199,933
61242Cordova, IL 6124210.8 mi5$2,114,800$339,900$422,960
61257Hillsdale, IL 6125712.3 mi2$356,450$148,950$178,225
61275Port Byron, IL 6127514.6 mi6$7,419,000$604,500$1,236,500
52768Princeton, IA 5276816.5 mi1$0$0$0
61278Rapids City, IL 6127817.3 mi4$1,716,000$429,000$429,000
61285Thomson, IL 6128517.6 mi5$1,090,000$214,500$218,000
61254Geneseo, IL 6125418.6 mi31$12,914,414$235,000$416,594
61081Sterling, IL 6108119.1 mi48$10,321,776$159,900$215,037
61014Chadwick, IL 6101419.5 mi4$719,800$179,950$179,950
61241Colona, IL 6124121.0 mi22$4,398,768$235,000$199,944

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in FENTON, IL 61251?

As of January 2026, there are 2 active listings in FENTON, IL (zip code 61251), compared to 1 the prior year.

What is the median home price in FENTON, IL 61251?

The median listing price in FENTON, IL 61251 is $342,450 as of January 2026, a 34.8% decrease from $525,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in FENTON, IL 61251 spend an average of 86 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 9 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in FENTON, IL 61251?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, FENTON, IL 61251 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 86 days on market compared to 9 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in FENTON, IL 61251 save an estimated $6,849 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $342,450. 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.