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PALMER, IL 62556

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Christian County
Seller's Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The PALMER, IL real estate market (62556) currently shows 1 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 1 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 selling faster, averaging 1 days on market compared to 3 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 9.7% year-over-year, from $200,500 to $219,900.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 321  ·  Density: 5.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $51,731

Typical home value: $86,712  ·  Homeownership: 89.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
1
⇩ 50% vs 2 last year
Pending
1
100% pending ratio
Median Price
$219,900
⇧ 9.7% vs $200,500 last year
Average Price
$219,900
⇧ 9.7% vs $200,500 last year
Days on Market
1
⇩ 66.7% vs 3 days last year

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 1 this year vs 2 last year
  • Days on market: 1 now vs 3 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $219,900 (+9.7% YoY)
  • Average: $219,900 (+9.7% 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 21.8 miles — 83 listings ($16,158,866 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
62556Palmer, IL 625560.0 mi1$219,900$219,900$219,900
62568Taylorville, IL 625687.7 mi40$10,344,160$154,900$258,604
62540Kincaid, IL 625408.6 mi3$494,700$164,900$164,900
62075Nokomis, IL 6207512.1 mi13$1,371,331$126,700$105,487
62558Pawnee, IL 6255812.5 mi3$599,700$199,900$199,900
62531Edinburg, IL 6253113.9 mi3$354,699$119,900$118,233
62094Witt, IL 6209415.4 mi7$515,375$54,750$73,625
62530Divernon, IL 6253016.6 mi3$449,901$152,450$149,967
62051Irving, IL 6205118.3 mi3$515,400$75,000$171,800
62536Glenarm, IL 6253618.7 mi0$0$660,000$660,000
62015Butler, IL 6201519.4 mi2$430,000$215,000$215,000
62513Blue Mound, IL 6251321.2 mi4$718,700$172,100$179,675
62547Mount Auburn, IL 6254721.8 mi1$145,000$145,000$145,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in PALMER, IL 62556?

As of April 2026, there are 1 active listings in PALMER, IL (zip code 62556), compared to 2 the prior year.

What is the median home price in PALMER, IL 62556?

The median listing price in PALMER, IL 62556 is $219,900 as of April 2026, a 9.7% increase from $200,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in PALMER, IL 62556 spend an average of 1 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 3 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in PALMER, IL 62556?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, PALMER, IL 62556 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 1 days on market compared to 3 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in PALMER, IL 62556 save an estimated $4,398 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $219,900. 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.