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THOMSON, IL 61285

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

Market Analysis

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

The THOMSON, IL real estate market (61285) currently shows 9 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 75 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 43 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 129.4% year-over-year, from $139,900 to $320,975.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 2,661  ·  Density: 23.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $74,311

Typical home value: $159,134  ·  Homeownership: 85.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
9
⇩ 10% vs 10 last year
Pending
2
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$320,975
⇧ 129.4% vs $139,900 last year
Average Price
$329,550
⇧ 73.6% vs $189,810 last year
Days on Market
75
⇧ 74.4% vs 43 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$107
⇧ 8.1% vs $99/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,412 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 9 this year vs 10 last year
  • Days on market: 75 now vs 43 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $320,975 (+129.4% YoY)
  • Average: $329,550 (+73.6% 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 22.3 miles — 233 listings ($47,526,754 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
61285Thomson, IL 612850.0 mi8$1,858,200$214,500$232,275
52070Sabula, IA 520709.8 mi2$950,000$475,000$475,000
61014Chadwick, IL 6101410.0 mi3$569,775$189,925$189,925
52732Clinton, IA 5273210.4 mi108$19,226,052$133,700$178,019
61270Morrison, IL 6127012.2 mi33$7,354,116$143,675$222,852
52064Miles, IA 5206413.9 mi1$144,900$144,900$144,900
61051Milledgeville, IL 6105116.4 mi7$978,075$114,975$139,725
61230Albany, IL 6123018.1 mi8$1,258,160$159,900$157,270
61261Lyndon, IL 6126119.6 mi2$378,900$189,450$189,450
61081Sterling, IL 6108120.2 mi45$10,975,995$179,500$243,911
61242Cordova, IL 6124221.8 mi4$1,152,000$260,000$288,000
61028Elizabeth, IL 6102821.9 mi5$1,088,165$254,900$217,633
61062Pearl City, IL 6106222.3 mi7$1,592,416$180,250$227,488

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in THOMSON, IL 61285?

As of September 2026, there are 9 active listings in THOMSON, IL (zip code 61285), compared to 10 the prior year.

What is the median home price in THOMSON, IL 61285?

The median listing price in THOMSON, IL 61285 is $320,975 as of September 2026, a 129.4% increase from $139,900 the prior year.

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

Homes in THOMSON, IL 61285 spend an average of 75 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 43 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in THOMSON, IL 61285?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, THOMSON, IL 61285 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 75 days on market compared to 43 days last year.

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