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## Blake Morgan, Naperville Realtor · John Greene

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/
Summary: I guide buyers and sellers through Naperville and the surrounding western suburbs at John Greene. Over the past 2 years, I have completed 45 career transactions across price points from $68,000 to $967,000 in both English and Spanish.

John Greene · Naperville, IL Naperville homes, and what they'll really cost to own.
I guide buyers and sellers through Naperville and the surrounding western suburbs at John Greene. Over the past 2 years, I have completed 45 career transactions across price points from $68,000 to $967,000 in both English and Spanish.
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2 active listings right now
2 years serving Naperville
45 closed transactions
5★ 8 reviews
Forty-five closings, and the range they cover
Most agents describe themselves by price band. My closed business runs from a first condo to a near-million-dollar house, which tells you more about who I can actually represent.
28 in the last twelve months
Career price range
$381K average
$68K $967K
These are the transactions recorded on my public agent profile, across my whole career. The closings shown further down this site are a recent sample of them, not the whole list.
What would your Naperville home sell for this month? I price it from the actual comps, not an algorithm.
Get your home's number
The neighborhoods I work in
Naperville
Naperville, IL 60540
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale in Naperville →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale in Bolingbrook →
Oswego
Oswego, IL 60543
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale in Oswego →
Addison
Addison, IL 60101
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale in Addison →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL 60515
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale in Downers Grove →
Elgin
Elgin, IL 60124
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale in Elgin →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL 60126
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale in Elmhurst →
Lisle
Lisle, IL 60532
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale in Lisle →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale in Clarendon Hills →
Mokena
Mokena, IL 60448
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale in Mokena →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL 60523
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale in Oak Brook →
Chicago
Chicago, IL 60602
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale in Chicago →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
The Naperville market right now
The Naperville median sold price stands at $620,000 as of May 2026, -4.6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $650,000 in June 2025. 1,643 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.3% of list price most recently, with 42 days on market.
Full Naperville market report
Also tracked: Bolingbrook · Oswego · Addison · Downers Grove · Elgin · Elmhurst · Lisle · Clarendon Hills · Mokena · Oak Brook · Chicago
$620K median sold -4.6% year over year 42d on market
Jun May
Naperville median sold · trailing 12 months
What sellers and buyers say
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield ★★★★★ Blake was a phenomenal help! My husband and I were first time home buyers and Blake took us through the entire process with knowledge patience and kindness. He became the first and last person I'd txt every day and when I needed to see a house he made it happen. Would not have found our dream home without him!
Margarita M. Bought a single-family home in Montgomery ★★★★★ My husband and I moved to IL from CA and we were so fortunate to find Blake. He made buying our new home here a smooth and fast transaction. He is very knowledable about the area, and real estate. We didn't have connections here and Blake helped us get everything going. I have never had a realtor who was so responsive and helpful before. Anyone who gets to use Blake for their realtor needs is very lucky!
V. Augustus Relocated from California, bought in Lombard
Read all 8 reviews
The review worth reading in full
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville Read every review
Buying
From pre-approval to keys in Naperville and the towns around it: the guides, the numbers and the listings on this site.
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Selling
What Naperville homes are closing for, what it costs to sell, and how a listing gets priced and prepared.
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On the market with me right now
Active
$275,000
3 bd · 3 ba
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Active
$347,500
2 bd · 2 ba
10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448
Explore the neighborhoods
About me How I work
Based out of the John Greene Naperville office, my real estate work covers properties in Addison, Bolingbrook, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, and Downers Grove. I also handle transactions across Elgin, Elmhurst, Lisle, Mokena, Oak Brook, and Oswego. Over the past year, I represented clients in 28 closed transactions throughout these communities.
When assisting sellers, I examine recent comparable sales to price homes accurately, organize marketing efforts, and manage buyer showings through closing day. For buyers, I search active market listings, schedule home tours, draft purchase contracts, and track contingency dates throughout the escrow process. I conduct all business and client communication in English or Spanish, keeping buyers and sellers informed during each stage.
More about me
Homes recently closed
A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$301,000 24021 Pear Tree Cir #0, Plainfield 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,495 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$807,500 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$545,000 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$520,000 1435 Sunnybrook Dr, Naperville 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Neighborhoods
Naperville
Bolingbrook
Oswego
Addison
Downers Grove
Elgin
Elmhurst
Lisle
Clarendon Hills
Mokena
Oak Brook
Chicago
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Steps to buying a home in Naperville
First-time home buyers in Naperville
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
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Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Selling a home in Naperville
What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
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Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Preparing your home to sell in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Mistakes sellers make in Naperville
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Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## About Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/about
Summary: Blake Morgan, Real Estate Broker at John Greene. I guide buyers and sellers through Naperville and the surrounding western suburbs at John Greene. Over the past 2 years, I have completed 45 career transactions across price points from $68,000 to $967,000 in both English and Spanish.

Real Estate Broker · John Greene About Blake Morgan
Bilingual Advisory Direct Representation in English and Spanish
Languages Spoken
English and Spanish
As a broker with John Greene, I provide bilingual client advisory in both English and Spanish. Working directly in your preferred language ensures clear communication through every step of home buyer representation and residential property sales without needing third-party translators or intermediaries.
I work as a licensed residential real estate broker at John Greene, based in Naperville, Illinois. Over my 2 years in the industry, I have guided clients through 45 career transactions.
In the last year, I completed 28 home transactions throughout the area. My sales volume covers homes priced from $68,000 to $967,000, including townhouses and single-family properties.
I provide complete representation in both English and Spanish, serving local buyers, sellers, and families moving into the region. Real estate decisions involve complicated paperwork, strict timelines, and significant financial commitments.
I guide clients step by step through market research, property tours, financing contingencies, and final walkthroughs. For buyers, I arrive early at showings to evaluate building features and note potential property issues.
For sellers, I analyze comparable properties to establish appropriate pricing and negotiate purchase contracts carefully. My past clients have submitted 8 reviews, maintaining my 5.0 average rating across all evaluated sales.
My transaction history spans multiple communities in the region. I have completed sales in Naperville, Plainfield, Montgomery, Lombard, Tinley Park, and Romeoville.
Many of my clients are first-time homebuyers who require thorough explanations of every procedural step. Other clients include out-of-state buyers relocating to Illinois who need assistance navigating suburban neighborhoods.
I remain available by text, phone, and email to answer questions quickly, manage deadlines, and ensure orderly closings.
Credentials
IL Broker License #475212620
John Greene
Where I work
Naperville, IL
Bolingbrook, IL
Oswego, IL
Addison, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Elgin, IL
Elmhurst, IL
Lisle, IL
Clarendon Hills, IL
Mokena, IL
Oak Brook, IL
Chicago, IL
Start a conversation Client reviews
45 career transactions
28 closed last year
5★ 8 reviews
45 career transactions
28 closed last year
5★ 8 reviews
Figures from my public agent profile.
The neighborhoods I work in
Naperville
Naperville, IL 60540
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale in Naperville →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale in Bolingbrook →
Oswego
Oswego, IL 60543
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale in Oswego →
Addison
Addison, IL 60101
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale in Addison →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL 60515
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale in Downers Grove →
Elgin
Elgin, IL 60124
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale in Elgin →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL 60126
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale in Elmhurst →
Lisle
Lisle, IL 60532
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale in Lisle →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale in Clarendon Hills →
Mokena
Mokena, IL 60448
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale in Mokena →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL 60523
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale in Oak Brook →
Chicago
Chicago, IL 60602
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale in Chicago →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the transactions say
Numbers are the part of this you can actually check, so here they are. Every figure below comes from my closed business.
45 closings to date
28 in the last twelve months
5★ across 8 client reviews
Career price range
$381K average
$68K $967K
These are the transactions recorded on my public agent profile, across my whole career. The closings shown further down this site are a recent sample of them, not the whole list.
What sellers and buyers say
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield ★★★★★ Blake was a phenomenal help! My husband and I were first time home buyers and Blake took us through the entire process with knowledge patience and kindness. He became the first and last person I'd txt every day and when I needed to see a house he made it happen. Would not have found our dream home without him!
Margarita M. Bought a single-family home in Montgomery ★★★★★ My husband and I moved to IL from CA and we were so fortunate to find Blake. He made buying our new home here a smooth and fast transaction. He is very knowledable about the area, and real estate. We didn't have connections here and Blake helped us get everything going. I have never had a realtor who was so responsive and helpful before. Anyone who gets to use Blake for their realtor needs is very lucky!
V. Augustus Relocated from California, bought in Lombard
Read all 8 reviews
The review worth reading in full
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville Read every review
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Contact Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/contact
Summary: Reach Blake Morgan at John Greene on (312) 555-0199 or at blake.morgan.af.test@mailinator.com. Serving Naperville, IL and the surrounding suburbs.

No pressure, real numbers Contact Blake
Six weeks out or two years out, the first conversation is free and useful. Call, email, or send a note. I answer personally.
Reach me directly
Phone / text: (312) 555-0199
Office phone: (630) 555-0142
Email: blake.morgan.af.test@mailinator.com
Office: 1311 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60564
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Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Client Reviews for Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/testimonials
Summary: 8 reviews, 5 average. What sellers, buyers, and relocating families say about working with Blake Morgan.

5★ across 8 reviews What clients say
Sellers, first-time buyers, relocating executives, and people in the middle of a move, in their own words.
The review worth reading in full
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville Read every review
★★★★★ My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville ★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield ★★★★★ Blake was a phenomenal help! My husband and I were first time home buyers and Blake took us through the entire process with knowledge patience and kindness. He became the first and last person I'd txt every day and when I needed to see a house he made it happen. Would not have found our dream home without him!
Margarita M. Bought a single-family home in Montgomery ★★★★★ My husband and I moved to IL from CA and we were so fortunate to find Blake. He made buying our new home here a smooth and fast transaction. He is very knowledable about the area, and real estate. We didn't have connections here and Blake helped us get everything going. I have never had a realtor who was so responsive and helpful before. Anyone who gets to use Blake for their realtor needs is very lucky!
V. Augustus Relocated from California, bought in Lombard ★★★★★ Blake was FANTASTIC! Very patient! Easy to work with! Accommodating! Will DEFINITELY refer friends and family to him! He is GREAT! He helped us buy and sell! Thank you Blake!
Steve C. Bought and sold a townhouse in Tinley Park ★★★★★ My husband and I had the chance to work with Blake and he was great. Very friendly, super knowledgeable and understanding. He made the whole process of first time buyer easy and pleasant. We would highly recommend him.
Alba A. Bought a single-family home in Hampton Park, Romeoville ★★★★★ Blake was very helpful and flexible when it came to finding out rental home with a short window to find the right property. He was very responsive and didn't mind going to several properties each day. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy sell or rent!
Nichole I. Rented a single-family home in Oswego ★★★★★ Blake helped me buy a home in Naperville and was a great guide. He was very responsive and helped make the transaction smooth from start to finish.
Linnell A. Bought a townhouse in Old Farm, Naperville
45 career transactions
28 closed last year
5★ 8 reviews
Figures from my public agent profile.
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Frequently Asked Questions for Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/faq
Summary: Straight answers on commissions, pricing, prep, and timing from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Straight answers Frequently asked questions
What price range of properties is handled in Naperville and the western suburbs?
Transactions cover properties ranging from $68,000 to $967,000, accommodating entry-level townhouses, suburban condominiums, and expansive detached single-family residences across the region.
Can transactions be conducted in Spanish?
Yes. Complete client advisory services, contract reviews, and transaction updates are available in both English and Spanish for buyers, sellers, and relocating families.
Which brokerage oversees these real estate transactions?
Transactions are brokered through John Greene, serving residential clients in Naperville, Plainfield, Montgomery, Romeoville, and surrounding northern Illinois municipalities.
How are first-time homebuyers guided through the purchase process?
First-time buyers receive step-by-step guidance on neighborhood property values, home tours, offer drafting, inspection reviews, appraisal milestones, and closing settlement statements.
What geographic areas are covered across the Chicago suburbs?
Real estate services cover Naperville, Bolingbrook, Oswego, Addison, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elmhurst, Lisle, Clarendon Hills, Mokena, Oak Brook, and Chicago.
How does the relocation process work for out-of-state buyers?
Out-of-state purchasers receive remote coordination, detailed property assessments before in-person visits, digital transaction documentation, and localized area orientation across Illinois suburbs.
Have a question that isn't here? Ask directly and you'll get a real answer, not a script.

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## Neighborhoods in the Naperville, IL area · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/areas
Summary: The neighborhoods I work in: Naperville (Naperville), Bolingbrook (Bolingbrook), Oswego (Oswego), Addison (Addison), Downers Grove (Downers Grove), Elgin (Elgin), Elmhurst (Elmhurst), Lisle (Lisle), Clarendon Hills (Clarendon Hills), Mokena (Mokena), Oak Brook (Oak Brook), Chicago (Chicago), with current market data for each.

The neighborhoods, street by street
Not "the metro market." These specific streets, schools, and price bands, tracked monthly.
Naperville
Naperville, IL 60540, 60564
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. Single-family neighborhoods like Pembroke Greens feature mature lots and established streetscapes. Downtown parcels and newer subdivisions offer varied lot dimensions and floor plans. Buyers weigh established residential locations against newer developments in neighboring Plainfield or Lisle. Purchase choices balance local commercial access against property price points.
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Naperville · 57,135 homes 57,135 homes $620K median 42d avg DOM
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Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Housing inventory includes attached townhomes and mid-century detached homes. Proximity to neighboring Naperville and Romeoville influences local property values. Buyers evaluate suburban square footage against price differences found in older surrounding communities.
$405K median value +4.1% YoY 44 avg days 1 listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Bolingbrook · 24,498 homes 24,498 homes $405K median 44d avg DOM
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Oswego
Oswego, IL 60543
Oswego, IL holds about 12,440 homes, 88% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 2002. Subdivisions offer newer single-family construction and larger yard sizes. Buyers balance distance from eastern DuPage County centers against lower land costs along the Fox River valley. Residential options provide an alternative to denser development in nearby Aurora or Plainfield.
$404K median value +12.1% YoY 49 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Oswego · 12,440 homes 12,440 homes $404K median 49d avg DOM
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Addison
Addison, IL 60101
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Residential stock consists of mid-century single-family ranches, split-levels, and multi-family options. Buyers compare housing price points against higher-priced properties in neighboring Elmhurst. Property searches balance central DuPage County positioning against older home layouts.
$420K median value +7.7% YoY 45 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Addison · 13,266 homes 13,266 homes $420K median 45d avg DOM
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Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Established neighborhoods feature traditional single-family homes on tree-lined streets alongside modern infill construction. Buyers evaluate proximity to Lisle and Elmhurst against regional transportation convenience. Home seekers weigh higher lot costs against older property renovation potential.
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Downers Grove · 21,527 homes 21,527 homes $541K median 36d avg DOM
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Elgin
Elgin, IL 60124
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Historic neighborhoods feature Victorian and early twentieth-century architecture alongside modern subdivisions. Housing price points contrast with newer construction in central Cook County. Buyers weigh lot size and architectural character against daily travel times to eastern employment centers.
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Elgin · 40,523 homes 40,523 homes $368K median 48d avg DOM
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Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Housing options include custom luxury builds, pre-war brick houses, and updated mid-century properties. Buyers weigh premium land values against alternatives in neighboring Addison. Residential decisions balance quick access to Chicago against higher price tiers for single-family lots.
$753K median value +15.8% YoY 46 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Elmhurst · 17,753 homes 17,753 homes $753K median 46d avg DOM
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Lisle
Lisle, IL 60532
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Residential areas provide single-family homes, townhouses, and condominium developments surrounded by mature trees. Buyers compare property price points directly with adjacent Naperville. Home seekers weigh quiet suburban residential streets against commercial access in larger nearby municipalities.
$414K median value -6.5% YoY 49 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Lisle · 10,466 homes 10,466 homes $414K median 49d avg DOM
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Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Clarendon Hills, IL holds about 3,342 homes, 84% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. The housing inventory consists primarily of custom single-family properties, traditional two-story residences, and select townhomes. Buyers weigh land costs against housing choices in Downers Grove and Lisle. Purchasing evaluations balance neighborhood scale against interior architectural detail. Decisions center on long-term property value.
$859K median value -17.4% YoY 33 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Clarendon Hills · 3,342 homes 3,342 homes $859K median 33d avg DOM
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Mokena
Mokena, IL 60448
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Detached single-family residences define the core housing inventory throughout Mokena. Buyers compare lot space directly against nearby options in Tinley Park. Area purchase values span from $68,000 to $967,000. Selections balance yard dimensions against travel to Naperville.
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Mokena · 7,602 homes 7,602 homes $508K median 41d avg DOM
Map data ©2026 Google
Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Oak Brook, IL holds about 3,373 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1978. Expansive custom residences, private subdivisions, and modern condominiums define the residential market. Buyers evaluate substantial lot acreage and privacy against properties in nearby Elmhurst and Downers Grove. Purchasing strategies balance architectural scale against ongoing maintenance considerations. Offers focus on privacy and construction quality.
$1.4M median value +25.6% YoY 48 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Oak Brook · 3,373 homes 3,373 homes $1.4M median 48d avg DOM
Map data ©2026 Google
Chicago
Chicago, IL 60602
Chicago, IL holds about 1,277,054 homes, 46% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1954. Housing stock ranges from multi-unit brick flats and vintage condominiums to detached city homes. Property buyers balance lot density and shared walls against suburban yard sizes in towns like Naperville or Downers Grove. Purchase decisions focus on street location and residential building age.
$425K median value +6% YoY 47 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Chicago · 1,277,054 homes 1,277,054 homes $425K median 47d avg DOM
Map data ©2026 Google
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Blog · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/blog
Summary: Market analysis and straight talk on buying and selling in the Naperville, IL area, from Blake Morgan.

Notes from the field Blog
I read the closed numbers every week. This is what they actually say.
July 24, 2026 · relocation · buying · out of state
Relocating to the western suburbs without wasting a trip
How out-of-state buyers should sequence a suburban Chicago move: what to decide before you fly in, and how to see five right houses instead of twenty-five wrong ones.
Read the post → July 2, 2026 · naperville · schools · buying
Naperville 203 vs 204, and what the school district line actually changes
Naperville is split between two school districts. The difference that matters to buyers is not ranking. It is housing stock, price per square foot, and commute.
Read the post → June 12, 2026 · buying · inspections · first-time buyers
What actually happens at a showing (and what most buyers miss)
A walkthrough is not a tour. Here is the checklist I run in every house, from furnace labels to crawlspaces to grading, and why it changes what you offer.
Read the post →

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## Site map · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/sitemap
Summary: Every page on Blake Morgan's site: neighborhoods, market reports, guides, tools, properties and policies.

Every page Site map
Everything on this site, grouped. The machine version is /sitemap.xml.
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Guides
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getting pre-approved for a mortgage in naperville guide
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home inspections in naperville: questions buyers ask guide
closing costs in illinois: what buyers pay guide
ways to own real estate in naperville guide
selling a home in naperville guide
what it costs to sell a home in illinois guide
buy first or sell first in naperville? guide
sell by owner or hire an agent in naperville? guide
pricing your home in naperville: questions sellers ask guide
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245 Burlington Ave APT 311, Clarendon Hills
2356 Richmond Dr, Wheaton
4327 Conifer Rd, Naperville
40 N Tower Rd APT 14A, Oak Brook
3027 Brossman St, Naperville
605 Woodchuck Trl, Oswego
707 Erwin St, Oswego
3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin
363 Aaron Ln, Bolingbrook
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook
10937 Front St #2B, Mokena
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## Privacy Policy · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/privacy
Summary: What blakemorganhomes.com collects, why, and who sees it. Short, because the site does very little with your data.

Policies Privacy Policy
What blakemorganhomes.com collects, why, and who sees it. Short, because the site does very little with your data.
Effective September 21, 2026.
Who runs this site
This website is published for Blake Morgan, Real Estate Broker with John Greene. The site is built and hosted by AgentFaro (agentfaro.com), which operates the technology on Blake's behalf and processes the information described below only for that purpose.
What the site collects
If you submit a contact or home-value form, the site sends the fields you typed (name, email, phone if given, your message or property address) together with the page you sent it from, your IP address and browser identifier to AgentFaro, which delivers it to Blake Morgan. Apart from the visit statistics described next, that is the only information this site collects.
The site sets no advertising or analytics cookies and loads no third-party trackers. Visits are counted without cookies; see Visit statistics. Your color-theme preference (light or dark) is stored in your own browser's local storage and never leaves it.
Visit statistics
Blake keeps simple statistics about how this site is used: which pages are visited and for about how long, how people found the site (for example a Google search, or an AI assistant such as ChatGPT), the general area they visit from, to the city, whether they use a phone or a computer, and whether a call, email, directions or form button is used. No cookies are used and nothing is stored in your browser for this. To recognize repeat visits and keep spam out, your IP address is stored in scrambled form for up to 90 days. If you send a message through a form, your IP address is kept with your message, along with how you found this site and the pages you viewed before writing, so Blake can respond helpfully. These statistics never identify anyone who has not sent a message, and they are never sold.
How it is used
Form submissions are used to respond to you about buying or selling residential property and for no other purpose. Blake may keep your message in a customer relationship system to follow up. IP addresses and browser identifiers are used to block spam and abuse of the form.
Who it is shared with
Your submission is shared with Blake Morgan and with AgentFaro as the service provider that operates the form and email delivery. It is not sold, and it is not shared with advertisers. If a transaction goes ahead, John Greene handles your information under its own brokerage policies, which are separate from this site.
Retention
Form submissions are retained for as long as Blake has a business reason to keep them, and spam-control logs for a short rolling window. You can ask for a submission to be deleted at any time using the contact details below.
Your choices
You can use every page of this site without submitting anything. You can ask what information the site holds about you, ask for it to be corrected or deleted, and withdraw from follow-up at any time by writing to blake.morgan.af.test@mailinator.com. Residents of states with consumer privacy laws have the rights those laws provide; the site honors requests made through the contact below regardless of where you live. If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, there is nothing for it to switch off: this site does not sell or share anyone's information, whether or not the signal is sent.
Children
This site is intended for adults considering a real estate transaction and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
Changes
This policy is versioned. The effective date below changes when the wording does, and the current version is always at https://blakemorganhomes.com/privacy.
Contact
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## Terms of Use · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/terms
Summary: The ground rules for using blakemorganhomes.com. Plain language, no surprises.

Policies Terms of Use
The ground rules for using blakemorganhomes.com. Plain language, no surprises.
Effective September 21, 2026.
What this site is
blakemorganhomes.com is the professional website of Blake Morgan, Real Estate Broker with John Greene, licensed in Illinois. It exists so you can learn about Blake's work, the neighborhoods served, and how to get in touch. By using it you agree to these terms.
Information, not advice
Neighborhood descriptions, market figures, calculators and guides on this site are general information. They are not legal, tax, lending or appraisal advice, and they are not an offer to buy or sell any property. Market figures show the source they came from wherever they appear; calculators show their assumptions. Confirm anything that matters to a decision with the relevant professional.
Property information
Properties shown on this site are transactions Blake represented, compiled as described on each listing page. The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits. Prices, dates and features are believed accurate at the time of publication and are not guaranteed.
Brokerage relationship
Nothing on this site creates an agency relationship. Representation begins only with a written agreement with John Greene. Fair housing applies to everything Blake does; see https://blakemorganhomes.com/fair-housing.
Content and intellectual property
Text, photographs and design on this site belong to Blake Morgan, John Greene, or AgentFaro, or are used with permission. You may link to any page. You may not copy the site, its photographs or its written content for republication without permission.
Acceptable use
Do not use the contact forms to send spam, marketing, or anything unlawful, and do not attempt to interfere with the site or its hosting. Submissions are rate-limited and filtered.
Links to other sites
Pages may link to third-party sites (public records, government resources, lenders). Those sites have their own terms and privacy practices, and this site is not responsible for their content.
No warranty; limitation of liability
The site is provided as is. To the fullest extent the law allows, Blake Morgan, John Greene and AgentFaro are not liable for losses arising from reliance on information on this site or from its unavailability.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
Changes and contact
These terms are versioned; the effective date below changes when the wording does. Questions: Blake Morgan, (312) 555-0199, blake.morgan.af.test@mailinator.com, 1311 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60564.

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## Cookie Policy · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/cookies
Summary: This site does not use cookies. Here is exactly what it stores instead.

Policies Cookie Policy
This site does not use cookies. Here is exactly what it stores instead.
Effective September 21, 2026.
No cookies
blakemorganhomes.com sets no cookies of any kind: no advertising cookies, no analytics cookies, no session cookies. There is no consent banner because there is nothing to consent to.
What the site stores in your browser
One value: your light-or-dark theme choice, saved in your browser's local storage under the key "faro-theme" when you use the theme toggle. It stays on your device, is never sent anywhere, and you can clear it in your browser settings at any time. If you never touch the toggle, nothing is stored.
Visit statistics
Visits to this site are counted without cookies, and nothing is stored in or read from your browser to do it. What is counted, and how your IP address is handled, is set out under Visit statistics at https://blakemorganhomes.com/privacy.
Third parties
Pages load no third-party scripts, fonts or embeds that could set their own cookies. Images and files are served from this site's own address.
If that changes
If a future version of the site adds anything that stores or reads data in your browser beyond the theme preference, this page will list it first and any legally required consent will be asked for before it runs. The current version is always at https://blakemorganhomes.com/cookies.

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## Accessibility Statement · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/accessibility
Summary: Blake's site is built to work for everyone, including people using screen readers, keyboards, and reduced-motion settings.

Policies Accessibility Statement
Blake's site is built to work for everyone, including people using screen readers, keyboards, and reduced-motion settings.
Effective September 21, 2026.
Our standard
The site is designed to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at level AA. Every page is checked by automated accessibility testing in both light and dark color schemes before it is published, and a page that fails is not published.
What that means in practice
Every page works with JavaScript turned off. Every page can be navigated by keyboard, with a visible focus indicator and a skip-to-content link. Text and background colors meet contrast minimums in both themes. Images carry descriptive alternative text. Motion is limited to short transitions and is switched off when your system asks for reduced motion. Forms have labels, and errors are announced to assistive technology.
Known limitations
Property photographs are described by their captions, which may not capture every detail of a room. The calculators are keyboard-operable but present results in tables that are easier to scan visually; each also has a plain-text summary.
Tell us
If any part of this site is hard to use, please say so: (312) 555-0199 or blake.morgan.af.test@mailinator.com. Describe the page and what happened, and it will be fixed or an alternative provided.

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## Fair Housing · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/fair-housing
Summary: Blake Morgan and John Greene support and follow the letter and spirit of the Fair Housing Act.

Policies Fair Housing
Blake Morgan and John Greene support and follow the letter and spirit of the Fair Housing Act.
Effective September 21, 2026.
Equal Housing Opportunity
Everyone is welcome to buy, sell, rent, or finance housing with Blake's help, and every client receives the same professional service. Under the federal Fair Housing Act it is unlawful to discriminate in the sale, rental or financing of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, familial status, disability.
Illinois law (the Illinois Human Rights Act) adds further protected classes, including ancestry, age, marital status, military status, order of protection status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, source of income.
What this means on this site
Neighborhood pages describe housing stock, geography, amenities and market figures. They do not describe who lives in a place, characterize a neighborhood by the people in it, or rate schools as a proxy for anything. If a page ever reads otherwise, it is a mistake, and the contact below will fix it.
Blake does not steer clients toward or away from any area on the basis of a protected class and shows every property a client is qualified for and interested in.
Accessibility of housing
Buyers and renters with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations in rules, policies and services, and to make reasonable modifications to a home. Ask and it will be part of the search from the start.
If you believe your rights were violated
You may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at hud.gov/fairhousing or by calling 1-800-669-9777, or with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (https://dhr.illinois.gov). You may also tell John Greene directly.
Contact
Blake Morgan, (312) 555-0199, blake.morgan.af.test@mailinator.com, 1311 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60564

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## Copyright and Takedown · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/dmca
Summary: How to ask for something on blakemorganhomes.com to be corrected or removed, and what happens when you do.

Policies Copyright and Takedown
How to ask for something on blakemorganhomes.com to be corrected or removed, and what happens when you do.
Effective September 21, 2026.
What this site publishes
Listing photographs and descriptions are supplied through the MLS or by the owner of the listing and are shown under their display rules. Neighborhood and market guides are written for Blake from public sources, each of which is named on the page that uses it. Maps and place imagery carry the attribution of the service they came from.
If you own something shown here
If you believe material on this site infringes a copyright you own or control, send a notice to blake.morgan.af.test@mailinator.com with "Takedown" in the subject line. Include the URL of the page, a description of the work you believe has been copied, your name and contact details, and a statement, made in good faith, that the use is not authorized by you, your agent or the law. A notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512) should also carry your physical or electronic signature and a statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are the owner or authorized to act for the owner.
What happens next
AgentFaro, which operates the site for Blake, reviews every notice. Material that is the subject of a complete notice is removed or disabled promptly, and the site is rebuilt without it. If the material was supplied by a third party (an MLS feed, a listing owner, a data source) they are told about the notice so they can respond.
If you supplied material that was removed and believe the removal was a mistake or a misidentification, you may send a counter-notice to the same address with the same identifying details; the material may be restored after the period the Act provides unless the original claimant files an action to restrain it.
Corrections that are not copyright claims
A wrong fact, an outdated figure, or a photo that should not be public is fixed on request: write to blake.morgan.af.test@mailinator.com or call (312) 555-0199 and name the page. Fair-housing concerns are handled under the Fair Housing page.
Contact
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## Mortgage payment calculator · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/mortgage-calculator
Summary: The full monthly number, not just principal and interest: taxes, insurance and HOA included, with every assumption stated.

Mortgage payment calculator
The full monthly number, not just principal and interest: taxes, insurance and HOA included, with every assumption stated.
Total monthly payment — per month
Loan amount
$496,000
Principal and interest
—
Property tax
$1,033
Insurance
$125
HOA
$0
Total interest over the loan
—
Assumptions in the worked example
20% down payment
30-year fixed loan
Property tax at 2% of price per year (enter the real bill for the town you are looking at)
Homeowner's insurance at $1,500 per year
No HOA
Monthly payment by rate
Rate P&I Total monthly Interest over 30 years
5.00% $2,663 $3,821 $462,549
5.50% $2,816 $3,975 $517,844
6.00% $2,974 $4,132 $574,557
6.50% $3,135 $4,293 $632,621
7.00% $3,300 $4,458 $691,964
Estimates for planning. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the closing statement are the real numbers.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted, run against the address you are looking at.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist
Glossary

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## How much home can you afford? · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/affordability
Summary: Income, monthly debts and down payment to a price band, using the debt-to-income limits lenders actually apply.

How much home can you afford?
Income, monthly debts and down payment to a price band, using the debt-to-income limits lenders actually apply.
Price you can afford —
Largest monthly housing payment
$2,800
Loan amount
—
Principal and interest
—
Property tax
—
Insurance
$125
Assumptions in the worked example
Property tax at 2% of price per year
Homeowner's insurance at $1,500 per year
Housing payment capped at 28% of gross income, all debts at 36%
Price band by income
At 6.5% (an assumed rate; none is on file for this site) with $600 in other monthly debts and $125,000 down, using a 28% front-end and 36% back-end debt-to-income limit. Lenders vary; some allow more.
Household income Max housing payment Price Loan
$80,000 $1,800 $308,624 $183,624
$120,000 $2,800 $433,822 $308,822
$160,000 $3,733 $550,673 $425,673
$200,000 $4,667 $667,525 $542,525
$250,000 $5,833 $813,589 $688,589
Estimates for planning. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the closing statement are the real numbers.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted, run against the address you are looking at.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Mortgage calculator
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist
Glossary

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## Closing cost estimator · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/closing-costs
Summary: What buyers and sellers pay at the table beyond the price, line by line, with Illinois transfer taxes where the platform holds them.

Closing cost estimator
What buyers and sellers pay at the table beyond the price, line by line, with Illinois transfer taxes where the platform holds them.
For a $620,000 home
Buyer side
Item Typical range
Lender origination and underwriting Set by the lender; ask for the Loan Estimate. $3,100 to $6,200
Appraisal $450 to $750
Credit report and flood certification $50 to $120
Lender's title insurance $1,240 to $2,480
Settlement or closing fee $400 to $900
Home inspection Paid at inspection, before closing. $400 to $700
Attorney Customary in Illinois for both sides. $500 to $1,200
Recording fees $100 to $250
Prepaid interest and escrow reserves Depends on the closing date and the tax and insurance escrow the lender requires. $3,100 to $9,300
Survey (if required) $400 to $700
Estimated total (ranged items only) $9,740 to $22,600
Seller side
Item Typical range
Brokerage commission As agreed in writing in your listing agreement. varies
Owner's title insurance $1,860 to $3,720
Illinois state transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of price. $620
County transfer tax $0.25 per $500 of price. $310
Municipal transfer tax Some municipalities (Chicago, Aurora and Bolingbrook among them; Naperville has none) levy their own transfer tax; the closing attorney confirms the exact amount for the property. varies
Attorney $500 to $1,200
Settlement fee and payoff processing $300 to $800
Property tax credit to the buyer Illinois property taxes are paid a year in arrears, so the seller credits the buyer at closing for taxes accrued but not yet billed. Often the largest seller-side number; it depends on the closing date and the last bill. varies
Mortgage payoff Your remaining balance plus interest through the payoff date. varies
Estimated total (ranged items only) $3,590 to $6,650
Transfer taxes shown are the Illinois statutory rates; municipal taxes and customs vary by town.
Estimates for planning. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the closing statement are the real numbers.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted, run against the address you are looking at.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist
Glossary

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## What is your home worth? · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/home-value
Summary: Not an algorithm's guess: a range built from the closings around your address, sent back usually within one business day.

What is your home worth?
Not an algorithm's guess: a range built from the closings around your address, sent back usually within one business day.
Tell me the address and I'll do the rest
I look at what actually closed near you in the last few months, adjust for your home, and send a range with the comparables. No automated estimate, no pressure.
A real range from recent closings, not a model
Sent by email, usually within one business day
No listing agreement, no follow-up unless you want it

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## Home buyer checklist · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/buyer-checklist
Summary: Twelve steps from pre-approval to keys, in the order they actually happen.

Home buyer checklist
Twelve steps from pre-approval to keys, in the order they actually happen.
Step 1 Get pre-approved, not pre-qualified
A pre-approval letter from a lender who has seen your documents is what makes an offer credible. Do this before the first showing.
Step 2 Decide the constraints that actually rule homes out
Commute, budget ceiling, must-have room count, school district if it matters to you. Everything else is preference.
Step 3 Know the full monthly number
Principal and interest, property taxes, insurance, HOA or assessment, and a maintenance reserve. Use the mortgage calculator with real tax figures for the towns you are considering.
Step 4 Walk the neighborhood at different hours
A weekday evening and a Saturday morning tell you more than any listing photo.
Step 5 Read the disclosures before you offer
Seller disclosure, HOA documents where they apply, and the tax bill. Ask about anything that is blank.
Step 6 Write the offer with contingencies you understand
Inspection, financing, appraisal and attorney review each protect something specific. Know what you are giving up if you waive one.
Step 7 Attend the inspection
The report is useful; watching the inspector explain the furnace is more useful.
Step 8 Line up the attorney early
Attorney review in Illinois happens on a short clock after acceptance. Have one chosen before you offer.
Step 9 Lock the rate when the numbers work
Ask the lender what the lock costs and how long it runs. Do not wait for a better week.
Step 10 Keep your finances still
No new credit, no large deposits without a paper trail, no job changes between application and closing.
Step 11 Do the final walk-through
Confirm repairs, confirm what stays, run the water and the appliances. This is the last look before the keys.
Step 12 Bring what closing needs
Government ID, the wire or cashier's check for funds to close arranged with the title company, and proof of homeowner's insurance.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted, run against the address you are looking at.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Seller checklist
Glossary

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## Home seller checklist · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/seller-checklist
Summary: From the first pricing conversation to closing day, what to do and when.

Home seller checklist
From the first pricing conversation to closing day, what to do and when.
Step 1 Start with a pricing conversation, not a number
The right price comes from what closed nearby recently, adjusted for your home. A number chosen first and defended later costs weeks.
Step 2 Decide what to fix and what to leave
Repairs that return their cost are usually small and visible: paint, fixtures, the front door. Ask before spending on a kitchen.
Step 3 Gather the paperwork
Last tax bill, survey if you have one, utility history, HOA documents, permits for any work, warranties that transfer.
Step 4 Complete the disclosure honestly
Every known defect, in writing. It is the law, and an undisclosed issue surfaces at inspection anyway, with a worse outcome.
Step 5 Declutter, then stage
Half the furniture, all of the counters clear, personal photos down. Staging is included in the listing plan; the decluttering is yours.
Step 6 Photography day
Lights on, blinds open, cars out of the driveway, pets and their things out of sight. The photos are the first showing.
Step 7 Plan for showings
A lockbox and a showing window that works for your household. Vacant for showings beats present for showings.
Step 8 Review offers on the whole picture
Price, financing strength, contingencies, closing date, and what the buyer asked to be included. The highest number is not always the best offer.
Step 9 Prepare for inspection requests
Expect a request. Decide in advance what you will repair, credit, or decline.
Step 10 Know your closing math
Payoff, transfer taxes, the property-tax credit to the buyer, commission and attorney fees. The closing-costs estimator shows the shape of it.
Step 11 Arrange the move and the utilities
Final readings on closing day, forwarding address filed, and the house broom-clean with all keys, openers and manuals left behind.
Step 12 Closing day
Government ID, keys, and the wiring instructions for your proceeds confirmed by phone with the title company, never by email alone.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted, run against the address you are looking at.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Glossary

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## Real estate glossary · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/glossary
Summary: The terms that come up between the first showing and closing, in plain words.

Real estate glossary
The terms that come up between the first showing and closing, in plain words.
Appraisal
An independent estimate of a home's value, ordered by the lender, that the loan amount is checked against.
Appraisal gap
The difference between the contract price and a lower appraised value; the buyer covers it in cash unless the contract says otherwise.
Attorney review
A short period after a contract is accepted, customary in Illinois, in which each side's attorney may propose changes or cancel.
Closing
The meeting, or the day, when documents are signed, funds move, and ownership transfers.
Closing costs
Fees and prepaid items paid at closing beyond the purchase price: lender fees, title, recording, taxes, attorney.
Comparable sales (comps)
Recently closed homes similar in size, condition and location, used to set a price or support an appraisal.
Contingency
A condition in the contract that must be met for the sale to proceed, such as financing, inspection or appraisal.
Days on market (DOM)
The number of days a listing has been active before going under contract.
Debt-to-income ratio (DTI)
Monthly debt payments divided by gross monthly income; lenders cap it to size a loan.
Disclosure
The seller's written statement of known defects and conditions, required by law.
Down payment
The part of the price paid in cash rather than borrowed.
Earnest money
A deposit made with the offer to show commitment, held in escrow and applied at closing.
Escrow
Money held by a neutral third party: earnest money before closing, or the tax and insurance reserve the lender collects with each payment.
Equal Housing Opportunity
The federal guarantee that housing is available to everyone regardless of protected class, under the Fair Housing Act.
HOA / assessment
A homeowners' association fee for shared property and services in a condominium or planned community.
Inspection
A buyer-ordered examination of a home's condition and systems, usually within days of an accepted contract.
Interest rate lock
A lender's commitment to hold a quoted rate for a set period while the loan closes.
List price
The asking price on a listing; the sale price is what a buyer actually pays.
List-to-sale ratio
Sale price divided by list price; a measure of how close to asking homes are closing.
MLS
The multiple listing service: the database brokerages share to market and find listings.
Pre-approval
A lender's conditional commitment based on verified documents; stronger than a pre-qualification, which is based on stated figures.
Principal and interest (P&I)
The part of a mortgage payment that repays the loan and its interest, before taxes and insurance.
Private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Insurance the borrower pays when the down payment is under 20%, protecting the lender.
Proration
Splitting a cost such as property tax or HOA dues between buyer and seller according to the closing date.
Title
The legal right of ownership; title insurance protects against claims and defects in it.
Transfer tax
A tax on the sale of real estate charged by the state, county, or municipality, computed on the price.
Under contract
A listing with an accepted offer that has not yet closed; contingencies may still be open.
Walk-through
The buyer's final visit before closing to confirm the home's condition and agreed repairs.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted, run against the address you are looking at.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist

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## Buying a Home in Naperville: Guides from Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/buyers
Summary: Buyer guides for Naperville, Bolingbrook, Oswego, Addison, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elmhurst, Lisle, Clarendon Hills, Mokena, Oak Brook and Chicago from Blake Morgan, John Greene: the process, the costs, and the local specifics.

Naperville, IL Buying a home in Naperville
Guides for buyers in Naperville, Bolingbrook, Oswego, Addison, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elmhurst, Lisle, Clarendon Hills, Mokena, Oak Brook and Chicago: what the process is, what it costs, and where the decisions actually get made.
Buyer guides
Steps to buying a home in Naperville
Step 1: Work out what you can spend, step 2: Get pre-approved, not pre-qualified, step 3: Choose who represents you, step 4: Search with a shortlist, not a wishlist, step 5: Make an offer that can win, step 6: Inspection, appraisal and clear-to-close, and step 7: Closing day in Illinois.
Read the guide → First-time home buyers in Naperville
What is different the first time, down payments and first-time buyer programs in Illinois, what a home really costs each month, where first-time budgets go furthest in {market}, and mistakes first-time buyers make here.
Read the guide → Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
Pre-qualified or pre-approved, what the lender will ask for, credit, ratios and what moves the rate, choosing a lender, and after the letter: keeping the approval alive.
Read the guide → Making an offer on a home in Naperville
Reading the market before you write, what is in the offer, contingencies: what to keep and what to loosen, competing in multiple offers, and after acceptance.
Read the guide → Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
What does a home inspection cover, what comes up in homes of this age, who attends, and how long does it take, what can be negotiated after the inspection, and what does it cost, and how do I choose an inspector.
Read the guide → Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Who pays what at a Illinois closing, lender and prepaid costs, property tax proration in Illinois, a worked example at the {market} median, and ways to lower what you bring to closing.
Read the guide → Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Detached, townhome, condo, multi-unit, living with an HOA or condo association, owner-occupied multi-unit, new construction and land, and how title is held.
Read the guide →
Tools that go with these guides
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Buyer checklist
Glossary
Buying
From pre-approval to keys in Naperville and the towns around it: the guides, the numbers and the listings on this site.
Start with the buyer guides
Selling
What Naperville homes are closing for, what it costs to sell, and how a listing gets priced and prepared.
Start with the seller guides
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Selling a Home in Naperville: Guides from Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/sellers
Summary: Seller guides for Naperville, Bolingbrook, Oswego, Addison, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elmhurst, Lisle, Clarendon Hills, Mokena, Oak Brook and Chicago from Blake Morgan, John Greene: pricing, preparation, timing and costs.

Naperville, IL Selling a home in Naperville
Guides for sellers in Naperville, Bolingbrook, Oswego, Addison, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elmhurst, Lisle, Clarendon Hills, Mokena, Oak Brook and Chicago: pricing, prep, timing, and what it costs to sell.
Seller guides
Selling a home in Naperville
When to sell in {market}, pricing it right the first week, preparing the home, going live: where buyers will see it, reviewing offers, from contract to closing, and closing day and your proceeds.
Read the guide → What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Agent compensation, transfer taxes in Illinois, title, attorney and survey, tax proration, payoffs and credits, and a worked example at the {market} median.
Read the guide → Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
The trade-off in one paragraph, selling first, buying first, closing both the same day, and how to decide.
Read the guide → Sell by owner or hire an agent in Naperville?
What selling by owner involves, what a listing agent actually does, comparing the cost honestly, when selling by owner works, and between the two.
Read the guide → Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
How is a list price decided, what is the {market} market doing right now, should I price high and come down, do search price bands matter, and what if it appraises low.
Read the guide → Preparing your home to sell in Naperville: questions sellers ask
What should I fix before listing, is staging worth it, what do I have to disclose in Illinois, what media will the listing carry, and how do I keep the home showing-ready.
Read the guide → Mistakes sellers make in Naperville
Pricing on hope, skipping the preparation, making it hard to see, choosing the highest number over the strongest offer, cutting corners on disclosure, and negotiating on feeling.
Read the guide →
Tools that go with these guides
Home value request
Closing costs
Seller checklist
Buying
From pre-approval to keys in Naperville and the towns around it: the guides, the numbers and the listings on this site.
Start with the buyer guides
Selling
What Naperville homes are closing for, what it costs to sell, and how a listing gets priced and prepared.
Start with the seller guides
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Home Buyer Representation in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/services/home-buyer-representation
Summary: Buyers receive direct support through home tours, local price evaluations, offer preparations, and contract negotiations across Naperville and surrounding communities.

Services Home Buyer Representation
Buyers receive direct support through home tours, local price evaluations, offer preparations, and contract negotiations across Naperville and surrounding communities.
How it works
Every engagement starts the same way: a conversation about what you are trying to do, then real numbers on it. I have closed 45 transactions so far.
You will always know where you stand: what the data says, what it costs, and what I would do in your position. No scripts, and nothing in writing you have not already heard out loud.
Talk to Blake Read the FAQ
★★★★★ Blake was a phenomenal help! My husband and I were first time home buyers and Blake took us through the entire process with knowledge patience and kindness. He became the first and last person I'd txt every day and when I needed to see a house he made it happen. Would not have found our dream home without him!
Margarita M. Bought a single-family home in Montgomery ★★★★★ My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville
By neighborhood
Naperville
Naperville, IL
homes for sale in Naperville IL → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL
homes for sale in Bolingbrook IL → Oswego
Oswego, IL
homes for sale in Oswego IL → Addison
Addison, IL
homes for sale in Addison IL → Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
homes for sale in Downers Grove IL → Elgin
Elgin, IL
homes for sale in Elgin IL → Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
homes for sale in Elmhurst IL → Lisle
Lisle, IL
homes for sale in Lisle IL → Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL
homes for sale in Clarendon Hills IL → Mokena
Mokena, IL
homes for sale in Mokena IL → Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL
homes for sale in Oak Brook IL → Chicago
Chicago, IL
homes for sale in Chicago IL →

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## Residential Property Sales in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/services/residential-property-sales
Summary: Property sellers obtain comparative market analyses, pricing strategy, professional listing distribution, and contract oversight from initial listing through final closing.

Services Residential Property Sales
Property sellers obtain comparative market analyses, pricing strategy, professional listing distribution, and contract oversight from initial listing through final closing.
How it works
Every engagement starts the same way: a conversation about what you are trying to do, then real numbers on it. I have closed 45 transactions so far.
You will always know where you stand: what the data says, what it costs, and what I would do in your position. No scripts, and nothing in writing you have not already heard out loud.
Talk to Blake Read the FAQ
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield ★★★★★ My husband and I moved to IL from CA and we were so fortunate to find Blake. He made buying our new home here a smooth and fast transaction. He is very knowledable about the area, and real estate. We didn't have connections here and Blake helped us get everything going. I have never had a realtor who was so responsive and helpful before. Anyone who gets to use Blake for their realtor needs is very lucky!
V. Augustus Relocated from California, bought in Lombard
By neighborhood
Naperville
Naperville, IL
homes for sale in Naperville IL → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL
homes for sale in Bolingbrook IL → Oswego
Oswego, IL
homes for sale in Oswego IL → Addison
Addison, IL
homes for sale in Addison IL → Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
homes for sale in Downers Grove IL → Elgin
Elgin, IL
homes for sale in Elgin IL → Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
homes for sale in Elmhurst IL → Lisle
Lisle, IL
homes for sale in Lisle IL → Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL
homes for sale in Clarendon Hills IL → Mokena
Mokena, IL
homes for sale in Mokena IL → Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL
homes for sale in Oak Brook IL → Chicago
Chicago, IL
homes for sale in Chicago IL →

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## Bilingual Client Advisory in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/services/bilingual-client-advisory
Summary: Consultations, document explanations, and real estate guidance are provided in both English and Spanish for buyers and sellers across all transaction stages.

Services Bilingual Client Advisory
Consultations, document explanations, and real estate guidance are provided in both English and Spanish for buyers and sellers across all transaction stages.
How it works
Every engagement starts the same way: a conversation about what you are trying to do, then real numbers on it. I have closed 45 transactions so far.
You will always know where you stand: what the data says, what it costs, and what I would do in your position. No scripts, and nothing in writing you have not already heard out loud.
Talk to Blake Read the FAQ
★★★★★ My husband and I moved to IL from CA and we were so fortunate to find Blake. He made buying our new home here a smooth and fast transaction. He is very knowledable about the area, and real estate. We didn't have connections here and Blake helped us get everything going. I have never had a realtor who was so responsive and helpful before. Anyone who gets to use Blake for their realtor needs is very lucky!
V. Augustus Relocated from California, bought in Lombard ★★★★★ My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville
By neighborhood
Naperville
Naperville, IL
homes for sale in Naperville IL → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL
homes for sale in Bolingbrook IL → Oswego
Oswego, IL
homes for sale in Oswego IL → Addison
Addison, IL
homes for sale in Addison IL → Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
homes for sale in Downers Grove IL → Elgin
Elgin, IL
homes for sale in Elgin IL → Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
homes for sale in Elmhurst IL → Lisle
Lisle, IL
homes for sale in Lisle IL → Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL
homes for sale in Clarendon Hills IL → Mokena
Mokena, IL
homes for sale in Mokena IL → Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL
homes for sale in Oak Brook IL → Chicago
Chicago, IL
homes for sale in Chicago IL →

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## Relocation Assistance in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/services/relocation-assistance
Summary: Out-of-state buyers moving into Illinois receive remote market orientation, property walkthrough reviews, and coordination across the full purchase process.

Services Relocation Assistance
Out-of-state buyers moving into Illinois receive remote market orientation, property walkthrough reviews, and coordination across the full purchase process.
How it works
Every engagement starts the same way: a conversation about what you are trying to do, then real numbers on it. I have closed 45 transactions so far.
You will always know where you stand: what the data says, what it costs, and what I would do in your position. No scripts, and nothing in writing you have not already heard out loud.
Talk to Blake Read the FAQ
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield ★★★★★ Blake was a phenomenal help! My husband and I were first time home buyers and Blake took us through the entire process with knowledge patience and kindness. He became the first and last person I'd txt every day and when I needed to see a house he made it happen. Would not have found our dream home without him!
Margarita M. Bought a single-family home in Montgomery
By neighborhood
Naperville
Naperville, IL
homes for sale in Naperville IL → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL
homes for sale in Bolingbrook IL → Oswego
Oswego, IL
homes for sale in Oswego IL → Addison
Addison, IL
homes for sale in Addison IL → Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
homes for sale in Downers Grove IL → Elgin
Elgin, IL
homes for sale in Elgin IL → Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
homes for sale in Elmhurst IL → Lisle
Lisle, IL
homes for sale in Lisle IL → Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL
homes for sale in Clarendon Hills IL → Mokena
Mokena, IL
homes for sale in Mokena IL → Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL
homes for sale in Oak Brook IL → Chicago
Chicago, IL
homes for sale in Chicago IL →

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## Illinois Real Estate: Naperville, Bolingbrook, Oswego, Addison, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elmhurst, Lisle, Clarendon Hills, Mokena, Oak Brook and Chicago

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois
Summary: Blake Morgan, Real Estate Broker licensed in Illinois, working Naperville, Bolingbrook, Oswego, Addison, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elmhurst, Lisle, Clarendon Hills, Mokena, Oak Brook, Chicago. Homes for sale, monthly market reports and neighborhood guides for each.

Blake Morgan represents homes throughout Chicago and the western suburbs
12 markets across the Naperville area, covered from John Greene under an Illinois real estate license. Pick a town for its homes, market report and neighborhoods.
Towns covered in Illinois
12 markets, each with its own page for homes, the monthly report, and selling.
Naperville
Naperville, IL 60540, 60564
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. Single-family neighborhoods like Pembroke Greens feature mature lots and established streetscapes.
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Housing inventory includes attached townhomes and mid-century detached homes.
$405K median value +4.1% YoY 44 avg days 1 listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Oswego
Oswego, IL 60543
Oswego, IL holds about 12,440 homes, 88% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 2002. Subdivisions offer newer single-family construction and larger yard sizes.
$404K median value +12.1% YoY 49 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Addison
Addison, IL 60101
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Residential stock consists of mid-century single-family ranches, split-levels, and multi-family options.
$420K median value +7.7% YoY 45 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Established neighborhoods feature traditional single-family homes on tree-lined streets alongside modern infill construction.
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Elgin
Elgin, IL 60124
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Historic neighborhoods feature Victorian and early twentieth-century architecture alongside modern subdivisions.
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Housing options include custom luxury builds, pre-war brick houses, and updated mid-century properties.
$753K median value +15.8% YoY 46 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Lisle
Lisle, IL 60532
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Residential areas provide single-family homes, townhouses, and condominium developments surrounded by mature trees.
$414K median value -6.5% YoY 49 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Clarendon Hills, IL holds about 3,342 homes, 84% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. The housing inventory consists primarily of custom single-family properties, traditional two-story residences, and select townhomes.
$859K median value -17.4% YoY 33 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Mokena
Mokena, IL 60448
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Detached single-family residences define the core housing inventory throughout Mokena.
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Oak Brook
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Oak Brook, IL holds about 3,373 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1978. Expansive custom residences, private subdivisions, and modern condominiums define the residential market.
$1.4M median value +25.6% YoY 48 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Chicago
Chicago, IL 60602
Chicago, IL holds about 1,277,054 homes, 46% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1954. Housing stock ranges from multi-unit brick flats and vintage condominiums to detached city homes.
$425K median value +6% YoY 47 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
My Illinois license
License type
IL Broker
License number
475212620
Brokerage
John Greene
Verify it yourself: Illinois license lookup
16 closings and two active listings in Illinois
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Illinois properties I personally represented.
Active
$275,000
3 bd · 3 ba
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Active
$347,500
2 bd · 2 ba
10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448
Represented the buyer
$301,000 24021 Pear Tree Cir #0, Plainfield 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,495 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$807,500 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$545,000 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$520,000 1435 Sunnybrook Dr, Naperville 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$485,000 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$2,999 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Naperville, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville
Summary: Naperville, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $620K, 42 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Naperville, IL 60540, 60564 Naperville, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Naperville. Median value $620K, 42 days on market.
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. Single-family neighborhoods like Pembroke Greens feature mature lots and established streetscapes. Downtown parcels and newer subdivisions offer varied lot dimensions and floor plans. Buyers weigh established residential locations against newer developments in neighboring Plainfield or Lisle. Purchase choices balance local commercial access against property price points.
Three transactions closed in Naperville; the properties are below.
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Naperville · 57,135 homes $620K median 42d avg DOM
Map data ©2026 Google
Naperville on record
Population
150,692
Households
54,847
Median household income
$155,105
Median home value
$540,200
Median rent
$1,885
Owner-occupied
74.8%
Median year built
1990
Average commute
30 min
County
DuPage County
Land area
39.4 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Naperville
Cress Creek
Cress Creek is a residential subdivision in northern Naperville situated around the Cress Creek Country Club golf course.
Golf Suburban
Read the neighborhood page → White Eagle
White Eagle is a planned residential community in western Naperville built largely in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Golf Suburban Townhomes
Read the neighborhood page → Ashbury
Ashbury is a master-planned subdivision in southern Naperville developed in the 1990s.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Hobson West
Hobson West is a subdivision located just southwest of downtown Naperville, established in the 1970s.
Suburban Wooded
Read the neighborhood page → Saybrook
Saybrook is a northern Naperville subdivision developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s.
Suburban
Read the neighborhood page → Brookdale
Brookdale is a north Naperville subdivision platted in the 1970s and 1980s, bounded roughly by Interstate 88 to the north and Diehl Road.
Suburban Parkside
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Also in Naperville: Ashwood Creek, Ashwood Park, Ashwood Pointe, Atwater, Breckenridge Estates, Brookwood Trace, Brush Hill, Carillon Club, Carriage Hills, Century Farms, Clow Creek Farm, East Highlands, Harmony Grove, High Meadow, Hobson Village, Knoch Knolls, Lakewood Crossing, Maplebrook, Naperville Historic District, Old Farm, Pembroke Greens, River Run, Riverwoods, Rose Hill Farm, Saddle Creek, South Pointe, Spring Hill, Springbrook, Stillwater, Tall Grass, The Fields, Timber Creek, Townhomes of the Fields, Villages of West Glen, Villas of the Fields, Wagner Farms, West Highlands, Westwind, Wheatland South and Winding Creek. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Naperville market right now
The Naperville median sold price stands at $620,000 as of May 2026, -4.6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $650,000 in June 2025. 1,643 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.3% of list price most recently, with 42 days on market.
Full Naperville market report
$620K median sold -4.6% year over year 42d on market
Jun May
Naperville median sold · trailing 12 months
Naperville neighborhoods side by side
Neighborhood Housing stock
Cress Creek Developed primarily between the 1960s and 1980s, this subdivision contains custom single-family homes and townhomes in colonial, ranch, and split-level styles. Houses typically range from 2,500 to 4,500 square feet with attached garages on quarter- to half-acre lots along winding streets.
White Eagle Built mainly in the 1990s and 2000s, this master-planned community features brick traditional single-family homes and attached townhomes. Detached homes generally span 3,000 to 5,500 square feet on quarter- to half-acre lots arranged along cul-de-sacs with three-car garages.
Ashbury Constructed during the 1990s, this subdivision consists of two-story traditional and colonial single-family homes. Residences typically measure between 2,500 and 4,000 square feet with two- or three-car garages, situated on curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs with quarter- to third-acre lots.
Hobson West Built largely in the late 1970s and 1980s, the neighborhood features two-story colonial and transitional single-family houses. Homes typically range from 2,400 to 3,800 square feet on mature, third-acre lots along curvilinear interior streets with attached two-car garages.
Saybrook Established in the late 1960s and 1970s, this fully built-out neighborhood features two-story colonials, split-levels, and ranches. Single-family homes average 2,000 to 3,000 square feet and sit on quarter-acre lots along winding roads with attached two-car garages.
Brookdale Developed predominantly in the 1970s and 1980s, the area contains two-story colonials, split-level single-family houses, and attached townhomes. Detached residences typically range from 1,800 to 2,800 square feet on quarter-acre lots with attached two-car garages.
School districts in Naperville
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Naperville Community Unit District 203
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Community Unit School District 200
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Plainfield School District 202
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
Three closings in Naperville
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Naperville properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$520,000 1435 Sunnybrook Dr, Naperville 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$967,500 4327 Conifer Rd, Naperville 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,500 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$600,000 3027 Brossman St, Naperville 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Living in Naperville
About Naperville
Naperville is a DuPage County city with a population of 150,692 across 46 distinct neighborhoods. The city provides direct road connections to several regional destinations for daily commuters. Drivers reach Oak Brook in 30 minutes over a travel distance of 17.2 miles. Reaching O'Hare International Airport requires a drive of 30.7 miles, which takes 56 minutes. The drive to The Loop covers 34 miles and takes 79 minutes by car.
The community features local landmarks, including Naper Settlement and the Millennium Carillon. Housing across the 46 neighborhoods suits buyers who commute by car to employment centers in Oak Brook, as well as drivers heading to The Loop. You can examine detailed property pricing, inventory levels, and sales trends in the real estate market section below.
Is Naperville a good place to live?
Naperville encompasses a land area of 39.4 sq mi within DuPage County. The city has an overall population of 150,692 residents distributed across 54,847 households. For daily travel, local workers report an average commute time of 30 minutes. Economic measures show substantial earnings across the municipality, with a median household income of $155,105. Together, these figures reflect a large suburban center with an active local economy.
The local housing landscape consists primarily of established residential properties. Across the city, homes carry a median year built of 1990. Homeowners occupy the vast majority of local residences, resulting in an owner-occupied share of 74.8%. This steady rate of homeownership remains a prominent feature across the entire 39.4 sq mi community.
Local pricing offers direct benchmarks as you evaluate housing options in DuPage County. The median home value throughout the city is $540,200. For tenants considering a leased home, the median rent sits at $1,885 per month. Reviewing these home values, rental rates, and commute times gives you clear expectations before you begin touring properties.
Naperville at a glance
Naperville covers 39.4 square miles in DuPage County, with 54,847 households and a population of 150,692 across the city. The figures below detail baseline statistics on home values, rent levels, household incomes, and average travel times to help you evaluate the community.
Homes and neighborhoods in Naperville
Homes built between 1970 and 1999 make up 66.0% of the Naperville housing stock, according to Census Bureau estimates. In subdivisions established in the late 1960s and 1970s, you will find communities such as Saybrook and Cress Creek. Saybrook features two-story colonials, split-levels, and ranches averaging 2,000 to 3,000 square feet on quarter-acre lots with attached two-car garages. Cress Creek contains custom single-family homes and townhomes built from the 1960s to 1980s, spanning 2,500 to 4,500 square feet on quarter- to half-acre lots. Brookdale was developed in the 1970s and 1980s, offering attached townhomes as well as detached houses ranging from 1,800 to 2,800 square feet.
Neighborhoods constructed through the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s introduce larger footprints on curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs. Hobson West features two-story colonial and transitional houses from 2,400 to 3,800 square feet on mature, third-acre lots with attached two-car garages. Ashbury consists of two-story traditional and colonial residences built in the 1990s, measuring between 2,500 and 4,000 square feet. White Eagle features attached townhomes and brick traditional single-family homes ranging from 3,000 to 5,500 square feet with three-car garages.
Homes built from 2000 to 2009 represent 15.0% of the local stock, while residences built in 2010 and later account for 8.0%. You will also encounter residential subdivisions including Ashwood Park, Atwater, Century Farms, and East Highlands.
The Naperville housing market
The Naperville residential market showed steady price growth across the twelve-month period ending in August 2026. In September 2025, the median sold price stood at $494,500 with 61 closed sales. By August 2026, the median sold price rose to $512,000 across 58 closed transactions. Sellers introduced 73 new listings to the market in August 2026, compared to 54 new listings in September 2025.
Properties moved at a consistent pace across both periods. Homes spent an average of 19 days on the market in September 2025, and they averaged 20 days in August 2026. Buyers paid close to asking prices throughout the year. The list-to-sale price ratio measured 97.8% in September 2025 and registered at 97.6% in August 2026. You can review detailed inventory figures, price shifts, and transaction patterns in the linked market report.
Housing stock
Single-family detached homes represent 62.8% of the housing stock in Naperville. Multi-unit properties make up 24.7% of the total, single-family attached residences account for 12.2%, and manufactured housing comprises 0.4%.
You will find that most residential construction dates to the late twentieth century. Homes built between 1970 and 1999 account for 66.0% of the local inventory. Construction from 2000 through 2009 contributes 15.0%, while homes built in 2010 or later make up 8.0%. Older construction remains limited, as structures built from 1940 through 1969 account for 8.4%, and homes built before 1940 represent 2.5%.
Schools serving Naperville
Depending on your address, five unified public school districts serve students across Naperville. These include Naperville Community Unit District 203, Community Unit School District 200, and Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204. Plainfield School District 202 and Valley View Community Unit School District 365U also educate local students. Each of these five school districts provides instruction from prekindergarten through twelfth grade.
For higher education options close to home, you will find North Central College in Naperville.
Getting around
Public transit connections run through the Naperville station and the Route 59 station. Taking transit to The Loop takes 59 minutes across 29.3 miles. If you drive to The Loop, the 34-mile trip takes 79 minutes.
Driving to Oak Brook takes 30 minutes for a distance of 17.2 miles. The transit trip to Oak Brook covers 18.6 miles and takes 99 minutes. For flights, driving to O'Hare International Airport takes 56 minutes over 30.7 miles. Taking transit to O'Hare International Airport covers 47.5 miles and takes 108 minutes.
Things to do in Naperville
You can spend time outdoors across extensive parklands and riverfront paths in the area. The Naperville Riverwalk provides a waterfront path through town, while Centennial Beach offers an outdoor swimming and recreation destination. If you enjoy hiking or biking, the DuPage River Trail connects through natural corridors and joins nearby park acreage. Knoch Knolls Park and Springbrook Prairie preserve large open spaces with additional trail systems and recreational fields. You can also play rounds of golf at Springbrook Golf Course and Naperbrook Golf Course.
For shopping, you can visit retail centers distributed across the community. Springbrook Prairie Pavilion provides an assortment of retail shops and everyday services in one accessible location. If you attend cultural events, Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center hosts concerts, fine arts performances, and community gatherings. You can also spend time reading or researching at the Naperville Public Library, which maintains the Nichols Library facility.
Outdoor paths and cultural facilities give you convenient choices for daily recreation throughout the city. You can walk along the Naperville Riverwalk to reach waterfront views, or you can exercise along the DuPage River Trail. Preserves at Springbrook Prairie and Knoch Knolls Park accommodate walking, trail exploration, and open field recreation. Together with performances at Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center and retail at Springbrook Prairie Pavilion, activities remain close to home.
Working in Naperville
Endeavor Health Edward Hospital operates as a major employer within Naperville. The hospital represents a significant presence in the local healthcare sector. As part of the Endeavor Health system, the institution maintains medical operations directly inside the community. You can find employment opportunities at this hospital without leaving town. Having Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville allows healthcare professionals to live and work in the same area.
Pros and cons of living in Naperville
Living in Naperville provides manageable travel times across its 39.4 square miles of land area. The typical commute time for local workers runs 30 minutes. You can drive 17.2 miles to Oak Brook in 30 minutes. The median year built for residential properties is 1990, and 74.8% of housing is owner-occupied. In August 2026, properties spent an average of 20 days on the market before closing.
Travel to distant regional destinations requires longer trips behind the wheel. Driving to The Loop covers 34 miles and takes 79 minutes. Reaching O'Hare International Airport spans 30.7 miles and requires a 56-minute drive. Housing expenses and limited inventory also factor into local planning. The median home value in this DuPage County community is $540,200, and median rent is $1,885. In August 2026, the median sold price was $512,000, with 73 new listings and 58 closed sales recorded.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## School Districts Serving Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

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Naperville, IL School districts serving Naperville
The public districts on record for Naperville, IL, with the source each came from. Boundaries are the district's to set; confirm an address with the district before you rely on it.
School districts in Naperville
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Naperville Community Unit District 203
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Community Unit School District 200
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Plainfield School District 202
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
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## Bolingbrook, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Bolingbrook, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Bolingbrook. Median value $405K, 44 days on market.
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Housing inventory includes attached townhomes and mid-century detached homes. Proximity to neighboring Naperville and Romeoville influences local property values. Buyers evaluate suburban square footage against price differences found in older surrounding communities.
Two transactions closed and one active listing in Bolingbrook; the properties are below.
$405K median value +4.1% YoY 44 avg days 1 listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Bolingbrook · 24,498 homes $405K median 44d avg DOM
Map data ©2026 Google
Bolingbrook on record
Population
74,096
Households
23,959
Median household income
$108,400
Median home value
$314,700
Median rent
$1,749
Owner-occupied
79.1%
Median year built
1989
Average commute
30 min
County
Will County
Land area
25 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Bolingbrook
Winston Village
Built beginning in the late 1960s by Centex Homes, Winston Village is one of the earliest residential sectors in Bolingbrook.
Suburban Townhomes Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Augusta Village
Augusta Village is a planned subdivision in western Bolingbrook, bounded roughly by Rodeo Drive, 115th Street, and Weber Road.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → River Hills
River Hills sits in south-central Bolingbrook along the East Branch DuPage River.
Suburban Riverfront Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Bloomfield West
Bloomfield West is a residential subdivision in northwestern Bolingbrook near the boundary with Plainfield.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page →
Also in Bolingbrook: Americana Estates, Bayberry Ridge, Beacon Ridge, Bella Vista, Bloomfield Village, Boughton Ridge, Brook Point, Cherrywood East, Cinnamon Creek, Deer Crossing, Deerpath Woods, Drafke Farm, Fairways of Augusta Village, Feathersound, Heritage Heights, Herrington Estates, Hickory Oaks, Hunter Trails, Indian Boundary, Indian Crossing, Janes Pointe, Liberty Green Subdivision, McKenzie Falls, Old Bolingbrook, Pinebrook, River Bend, River Woods, Riverstone, St. Andrews Woods, Stonegate, Sugarbrook, The Brook on Janes, The Clusters, The Enclave, The Trails, Whispering Oaks, Winding Meadows, Winston Trails, Winston Woods and Wooded Creek. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Bolingbrook market right now
The Bolingbrook median sold price stands at $405,000 as of May 2026, +4.1% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $405,000 in May 2026. 764 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.8% of list price most recently, with 44 days on market.
Full Bolingbrook market report
$405K median sold +4.1% year over year 44d on market
Jun May
Bolingbrook median sold · trailing 12 months
Bolingbrook neighborhoods side by side
Neighborhood Housing stock
Winston Village Developed primarily in the late 1960s and 1970s, this subdivision contains a mix of ranch homes, split-levels, two-story houses, and attached townhomes. Properties typically include one- or two-car garages, modest suburban lots, and layouts arranged along curvilinear street networks.
Augusta Village Built mainly in the early 2000s, the neighborhood consists of two-story detached single-family residences ranging from 2,000 to over 3,500 square feet. Homes generally feature brick or vinyl facades, attached two- or three-car garages, and standard quarter-acre lots set along winding streets and cul-de-sacs.
River Hills Constructed during the late 1980s and 1990s, River Hills features two-story traditional homes and split-levels with attached two-car garages. Typical footprints range from 1,800 to 2,600 square feet, sited on curved streets terminating in cul-de-sacs with fully established landscaping.
Bloomfield West This subdivision was constructed primarily throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s with two-story traditional single-family homes. Residences commonly offer between 2,200 and 3,200 square feet of interior space, two- to three-car front-facing garages, and quarter-acre parcels on suburban street loops.
School districts in Bolingbrook
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Center Cass School District 66
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Community High School District 99
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Naperville Community Unit District 203
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Plainfield School District 202
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
Two closings and one active listing in Bolingbrook
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Bolingbrook properties I personally represented.
Active
$275,000
3 bd · 3 ba
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Represented the buyer
$459,900 608 Switchgrass Way #61003, Bolingbrook 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,097 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$363,000 363 Aaron Ln, Bolingbrook 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,250 sqft Closed August 11, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Living in Bolingbrook
About Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook is a Will County municipality with a population of 74,096 residents spread across 44 neighborhoods. The community sits within driving distance of several major destinations across the wider metropolitan region. You can reach downtown Naperville in 21 minutes on a drive of 9.2 miles. A trip to O'Hare International Airport requires a 56-minute drive covering 30.5 miles. Traveling to the Loop takes 72 minutes by car and covers a distance of 30.8 miles.
These driving routes suit buyers who want residential neighborhoods alongside functional access to regional employment hubs. The housing stock across the village accommodates buyers looking for suburban properties outside the urban center. Local destinations within the area include the Illinois Aviation Museum. You can review the market section below to study current local home values and real estate activity.
Is Bolingbrook a good place to live?
Bolingbrook spans a land area of 25 square miles within Will County. The village maintains a population of 74,096 people living across 23,959 households. If you examine the local residential landscape, you will find that homeownership forms the primary living arrangement. Owner-occupied properties make up 79.1 percent of all housing, while renter-occupied residences account for the remainder. Much of this residential inventory dates to the late twentieth century, with a median year built of 1989.
The local real estate market pairs with established household earnings across the municipality. The median home value in Bolingbrook is $314,700, giving buyers a clear starting point for property prices. If you plan to lease, the median rent across the village is $1,749 per month. Bolingbrook households report a median income of $108,400, reflecting the broader economic baseline of the area. In addition, workers in the community record an average commute time of 30 minutes each day. These combined metrics give you a clear assessment of local housing options, daily travel patterns, and real estate costs.
Bolingbrook at a glance
You can review essential baseline figures for Bolingbrook across 25 square miles in Will County through the profile data recorded below. These metrics outline residential housing characteristics, a median commute of 30 minutes, and an owner-occupied share of 79.1 percent across 23,959 households.
Homes and neighborhoods in Bolingbrook
Residential construction across Bolingbrook spans several distinct building periods. Homes built between 1970 and 1999 make up 61.6 percent of the village housing stock. Properties constructed between 2000 and 2009 account for another 20.6 percent. Residences built between 1940 and 1969 represent 10.6 percent, while units dating from 2010 or later comprise 5.9 percent. Homes dating prior to 1940 represent just 1.4 percent of the local inventory.
Winston Village represents an earlier development period, with construction taking place primarily across the late 1960s and 1970s. In this subdivision, you find ranch homes, split-levels, two-story houses, and attached townhomes. Properties there feature modest suburban lots, one- or two-car garages, and curvilinear street networks. Further development continued in River Hills during the late 1980s and 1990s. This community features two-story traditional houses and split-levels ranging from 1,800 to 2,600 square feet. Lots there offer established landscaping and sit on curved streets that end in cul-de-sacs.
Subdivisions built around the turn of the century brought larger floor plans to the municipality. Bloomfield West took shape during the late 1990s and early 2000s with two-story traditional single-family houses. These homes offer between 2,200 and 3,200 square feet, two- or three-car front-facing garages, and quarter-acre parcels on suburban loops. Augusta Village added detached single-family residences in the early 2000s, with layouts ranging from 2,000 to over 3,500 square feet. Residences in Augusta Village provide brick or vinyl facades, attached two- or three-car garages, and quarter-acre lots along winding streets.
The Bolingbrook housing market
The Bolingbrook housing market maintained steady pricing and transaction activity across the recorded twelve months. In August 2026, the median sold price for residential properties reached $441,500. That price represents a slight increase from September 2025, when the median sold price stood at $438,500. Properties spent an average of 24 days on the market before selling in August 2026. This timeline is very close to September 2025, when homes remained on the market for an average of 23 days.
Inventory levels and closed home transactions displayed steady numbers across this twelve-month span. Sellers introduced 47 new listings in August 2026, while buyers finalized 46 closed sales. In September 2025, the local market recorded 48 new listings alongside 48 closed sales. The list-to-sale price ratio climbed to 98.7% in August 2026, rising from 96.4% in September 2025. You can examine these exact pricing metrics and historical activity lines directly in the market report.
Housing stock
Single-family detached homes make up 71.9% of the residential options in Bolingbrook. Single-family attached homes account for 14.2% of the local inventory, while multi-unit properties represent 13.8%. Manufactured and other housing types comprise the remaining 0.1% of the housing stock.
Much of the village developed in the late twentieth century, with 61.6% of homes constructed between 1970 and 1999. Properties built between 2000 and 2009 make up 20.6% of the residences. Earlier decades contribute smaller shares, including 10.6% built from 1940 through 1969, and 1.4% built before 1940. Construction from 2010 and later represents 5.9% of the homes you will find across the community.
Schools serving Bolingbrook
Depending on your address, several public school districts serve Bolingbrook. Valley View Community Unit School District 365U offers instruction for prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204, Naperville Community Unit District 203, and Plainfield School District 202 each cover prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Center Cass School District 66 operates programs from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Community High School District 99 educates students in grades nine through twelve.
Getting around
Driving times from Bolingbrook vary depending on your destination across the metropolitan area. If you head to Downtown Naperville, the drive covers 9.2 miles and takes 21 minutes. Traveling to O'Hare International Airport involves a drive of 30.5 miles, which takes 56 minutes. A drive to The Loop covers 30.8 miles and takes 72 minutes.
Transit points in Bolingbrook provide options for both road and air travel. You can access the Bolingbrook/Old Chicago Park-n-Ride when utilizing commuter transit options. Additionally, the community includes Chicago Bolingbrook International Airport for local aviation needs.
Things to do in Bolingbrook
You can explore outdoor recreation at Central Park, which is part of the Bolingbrook Park District. The park grounds offer open fields and recreation spaces for visitors. You can also spend time outdoors at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. The nature center features open grounds and connects to surrounding paths. For running, walking, and biking, you can use the DuPage River Trail. This trail provides a continuous path that connects Bolingbrook to nearby sections of the regional trail network.
If you play golf, the area provides two distinct courses to visit. You can book a round of golf at Bolingbrook Golf Club. You can also play a round or practice your short game at Boughton Ridge Golf Course. For indoor activities and educational programs, you can visit the Fountaindale Public Library District. The library district provides collections of books, meeting spaces, and digital materials for patrons of all ages.
For retail and shopping, you can head to The Promenade Bolingbrook. This outdoor shopping center features pedestrian walkways, anchor stores, and a variety of specialty shops. You can browse national retail brands, pick up home goods, and complete daily errands in one central location. The retail center gives you a convenient commercial hub close to local residential neighborhoods.
Working in Bolingbrook
Local employment in Bolingbrook includes corporate facilities and medical centers located directly within the village. Ulta Beauty Headquarters maintains a campus here, establishing a base in the beauty sector. In addition, healthcare provides significant employment opportunities for the entire local community. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook serves as a hospital and stands as a major employer within its health system. These employers allow you to pursue professional opportunities close to home.
Pros and cons of living in Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook offers steady housing supply and manageable local travel times within Will County. You can reach Downtown Naperville in 21 minutes across a 9.2-mile drive. The overall average commute across the village is 30 minutes. Owner-occupied properties account for 79.1% of households in the community. In August 2026, the local market added 47 new residential listings. During that month, 46 homes closed at a median price of $441,500.
Longer trips toward major transit destinations require significant time behind the wheel. Driving 30.8 miles to The Loop takes 72 minutes. Reaching O'Hare International Airport covers 30.5 miles and requires a 56-minute trip. In the residential market, you will encounter rapid sales and limited price flexibility. Homes averaged 24 days on the market in August 2026. Properties closed at 98.7% of their original listing price that month.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## School Districts Serving Bolingbrook, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: The public school districts on record for Bolingbrook, IL, from Blake Morgan: names, links and sources, no ratings.

Bolingbrook, IL School districts serving Bolingbrook
The public districts on record for Bolingbrook, IL, with the source each came from. Boundaries are the district's to set; confirm an address with the district before you rely on it.
School districts in Bolingbrook
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Valley View Community Unit School District 365U
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Center Cass School District 66
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Community High School District 99
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Naperville Community Unit District 203
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Plainfield School District 202
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
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## Oswego, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Oswego, IL 60543 Oswego, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Oswego. Median value $404K, 49 days on market.
Oswego, IL holds about 12,440 homes, 88% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 2002. Subdivisions offer newer single-family construction and larger yard sizes. Buyers balance distance from eastern DuPage County centers against lower land costs along the Fox River valley. Residential options provide an alternative to denser development in nearby Aurora or Plainfield.
Two transactions closed in Oswego; the properties are below.
$404K median value +12.1% YoY 49 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Oswego · 12,440 homes $404K median 49d avg DOM
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Oswego on record
Population
36,375
Households
12,243
Median household income
$123,792
Median home value
$344,500
Median rent
$1,860
Owner-occupied
87.9%
Median year built
2002
Average commute
31 min
County
Kendall County
Land area
16.2 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Oswego
Downtown Oswego
Centered along Main Street and the eastern banks of the Fox River, Downtown Oswego features 19th-century commercial storefronts, historic Victorian and Queen Anne homes, and recent mixed-use infill developments.
Historic Riverfront Downtown
Read the neighborhood page → Churchill Club
Churchill Club is a master-planned community situated in eastern Oswego near Route 30 and Wolfs Crossing Road.
Suburban Townhomes Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Blackberry Crossing
Blackberry Crossing is a residential subdivision located in western Oswego south of US Route 34.
Suburban Townhomes Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Gates Creek
Located south of Route 71, Gates Creek is a suburban subdivision established in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Ogden Falls
Ogden Falls sits along US Route 34 near the northern boundary of Oswego.
Suburban Townhomes
Read the neighborhood page →
Also in Oswego: Arbor Gate, Deerpath Creek Villa, Emblem Oswego, Fox Chase, Hudson Pointe, Lakeview Estates, Lakeview Estates West, Morgan Crossing, Piper Glen, Prescott Mill, River Run and Wolfs. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Oswego market right now
The Oswego median sold price stands at $403,500 as of May 2026, +12.1% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $445,000 in August 2025. 460 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.2% of list price most recently, with 49 days on market.
Full Oswego market report
$404K median sold +12.1% year over year 49d on market
Jun May
Oswego median sold · trailing 12 months
Oswego neighborhoods side by side
Neighborhood Housing stock
Downtown Oswego Late 19th- to mid-20th-century single-family homes, including Victorian, Craftsman, and vernacular cottages, set on a traditional grid with mature trees and detached garages, alongside mixed-use commercial buildings with upper-floor apartments.
Churchill Club Built primarily in the mid-2000s, this planned subdivision features two-story traditional single-family homes and attached multi-unit townhomes with two- to three-car garages, set on curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs.
Blackberry Crossing Constructed during the 2000s, this subdivision contains two-story traditional single-family houses and attached townhomes with two-car garages, arranged along winding streets and cul-de-sacs on standard suburban lots.
Gates Creek Developed mainly in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Gates Creek consists of two-story and ranch-style single-family houses with attached two- and three-car garages on quarter- to third-acre lots along winding suburban roads.
Ogden Falls Established in the early to mid-2000s, Ogden Falls offers a mix of two-story single-family homes and attached townhomes with front-loading garages, set along curvilinear residential streets.
School districts in Oswego
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Oswego Community Unit School District 308
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Yorkville Community Unit School District 115
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
Two closings in Oswego
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Oswego properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$466,000 605 Woodchuck Trl, Oswego 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,400 sqft Closed August 24, 2026
Represented the buyer
$520,000 707 Erwin St, Oswego 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sqft Closed August 21, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Living in Oswego
About Oswego
Oswego is a Kendall County municipality with a population of 36,375 residents. The area includes 17 residential neighborhoods and preserves local history at the Little White School Museum.
The village provides driving connections to several regional employment centers and travel hubs. Downtown Naperville sits 12.9 miles away, which requires a drive of 32 minutes. Travel to O'Hare International Airport covers 43.2 miles and takes 70 minutes by car. Reaching The Loop requires a drive of 89 minutes across a distance of 46.5 miles.
These commutes tend to suit buyers who work in nearby suburban job corridors rather than central Chicago. The housing stock across the 17 neighborhoods accommodates buyers looking for residential properties outside the denser city core. You can turn to the market section below to examine local pricing trends, sales data, and current inventory.
Is Oswego a good place to live?
Oswego is a Kendall County community that covers 16.2 sq mi of land area. The municipality records an overall population of 36,375 distributed across 12,243 individual households. Residential neighborhoods define much of the local setting, and owner-occupied homes account for 87.9% of all occupied housing units. In addition, the local building stock reflects steady expansion, indicated by an overall median year built of 2002.
Pricing across the village corresponds directly with this newer construction and prominent ownership rate. When you evaluate home purchases in the market, you will encounter a median home value of $344,500. For households that choose to rent instead, the area presents an established median rent of $1,860. These housing expenses align with local household earnings, reflected in a median household income of $123,792. For daily employment travel, the area records an average commute time of 31 minutes. Together, these housing values, earning levels, and commute durations provide the primary baseline facts you need to understand Oswego.
Oswego at a glance
Covering 16.2 square miles in Kendall County, Oswego includes 12,243 households, a population of 36,375, and a median build year of 2002. The figures below give you key local metrics, including an 87.9% owner-occupied housing share, median home values, and typical commute times.
Homes and neighborhoods in Oswego
Much of the residential building in Oswego dates from recent decades, with 45.1 percent of homes built between 2000 and 2009. The historic core sits in Downtown Oswego, where properties date from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. You will find Victorian styles, Craftsman houses, and vernacular cottages arranged along a traditional street grid with mature trees. These single-family residences typically feature detached garages. The downtown area also includes mixed-use commercial buildings that feature upper-floor apartments.
Subdivisions developed throughout the 2000s make up a large portion of local residential streets. Churchill Club features two-story traditional single-family homes and attached multi-unit townhomes built primarily in the mid-2000s. These residences include two- to three-car garages along curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs. Blackberry Crossing also developed during the 2000s on standard suburban lots. It provides two-story traditional single-family houses and attached townhomes with two-car garages. Nearby, Ogden Falls took shape in the early to mid-2000s with two-story houses and attached townhomes with front-loading garages.
Gates Creek offers housing built mainly in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The neighborhood includes both two-story and ranch-style single-family houses on quarter- to third-acre lots. Properties there feature attached two- and three-car garages set along winding suburban roads. Additional residential subdivisions across Oswego include Fox Chase, Prescott Mill, River Run, and Deerpath Creek Villa.
The Oswego housing market
The Oswego housing market experienced steady price growth across the 12 months ending in August 2026. In September 2025, the median sold price stood at $438,500 with 10 closed transactions. By August 2026, the median sold price rose to $452,000 with 12 closed transactions. Supply remained consistent, moving from 16 new listings in September 2025 to 15 new listings in August 2026.
Properties also moved through the market at a faster rate over this 12-month span. The average days on market dropped from 28 days in September 2025 down to 25 days in August 2026. Final sale prices aligned more closely with asking prices across this same period. The list-to-sale price ratio rose from 97.7 percent in September 2025 to 98.9 percent in August 2026. You can review the market report for detailed historical data, inventory updates, and recent sales figures.
Housing stock
When you look at housing in Oswego, single-family detached homes make up 71.6% of the inventory. Single-family attached homes account for 18.4%, while multi-unit properties represent 10.0% of local residences.
Much of the village took shape after 2000. Homes built between 2000 and 2009 comprise 45.1% of all housing, and residences built in 2010 or later add another 13.6%. Properties constructed between 1970 and 1999 represent 33.3% of the community. You will encounter fewer older structures, as 4.7% were built from 1940 through 1969, and 3.2% date to before 1940.
Schools serving Oswego
Public education in Oswego is provided through two unified school districts. Oswego Community Unit School District 308 serves students from prekindergarten through twelfth grade across its boundaries. Portions of the community fall within Yorkville Community Unit School District 115, which also covers prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Both districts operate as unified public school systems managing education across these grade levels. You can verify specific residential parcel boundaries directly with district administrative offices before purchasing a home.
Getting around
Your driving routes from Oswego connect you to several key destinations across the region. A drive to Downtown Naperville covers 12.9 miles and takes 32 minutes. If you are heading out to O'Hare International Airport, the drive spans 43.2 miles and takes 70 minutes. Commuting all the way to The Loop requires a drive of 46.5 miles, which takes 89 minutes.
For public transportation, you can utilize the Oswego Park-N-Ride. This transit location offers a dedicated departure point when you commute without driving your car the entire distance.
Things to do in Oswego
You can explore several municipal public spaces throughout the area, including Hudson Crossing Park, Prairie Point Community Park, and Violet Patch Park. These parks provide dedicated open grounds for outdoor recreation, sports, and relaxation. If you enjoy walking, running, or cycling, you can connect to the Fox River Trail and the Waubonsie Trail. In addition, you can spend an afternoon practicing your swing or playing a round at Fox Bend Golf Course.
For commercial services, dining, and shopping, you can head to Kendall Marketplace and Prairie Market. These retail centers offer a wide variety of storefronts, services, and eateries close to residential areas. You can run everyday errands, pick up household necessities, and enjoy meals at the various spots situated across both shopping developments. Having these commercial hubs in town makes everyday errands quick and convenient.
When you want to experience local events and entertainment, you can attend live performances and public gatherings at Venue 1012. You can also spend time at the Oswego Public Library, which offers educational resources, books, and regular community activities. Between outdoor concerts at Venue 1012 and gatherings at the library, you will find plenty of local entertainment and events on the community schedule.
Working in Oswego
Local employment includes opportunities within the regional healthcare sector. Rush Copley Medical Center serves as a major employer for the community. As a hospital within its health system, the facility anchors medical employment in the area. You can explore positions with this health system if you plan to work close to home. Rush Copley Medical Center continues to function as a key hospital and a major employer.
Pros and cons of living in Oswego
Buying in Oswego provides access to newer residential properties, where the median year built is 2002. In August 2026, the median sold price reached $452,000, and homes spent an average of 25 days on the market. Properties sold at 98.9% of their original list prices during that month. In addition, reaching Downtown Naperville involves a 12.9-mile drive that takes 32 minutes. Owner-occupied properties make up 87.9% of the local housing stock.
Commute times to regional transport hubs and major employment centers remain a key consideration. A drive to The Loop spans 46.5 miles and takes 89 minutes. Traveling 43.2 miles to O'Hare International Airport takes 70 minutes by car. The average local commute takes 31 minutes. Available housing inventory also remains tight, with August 2026 recording 15 new listings and 12 closed sales.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## School Districts Serving Oswego, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: The public school districts on record for Oswego, IL, from Blake Morgan: names, links and sources, no ratings.

Oswego, IL School districts serving Oswego
The public districts on record for Oswego, IL, with the source each came from. Boundaries are the district's to set; confirm an address with the district before you rely on it.
School districts in Oswego
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Oswego Community Unit School District 308
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Yorkville Community Unit School District 115
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
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## Addison, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Summary: Addison, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $420K, 45 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Addison, IL 60101 Addison, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Addison. Median value $420K, 45 days on market.
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Residential stock consists of mid-century single-family ranches, split-levels, and multi-family options. Buyers compare housing price points against higher-priced properties in neighboring Elmhurst. Property searches balance central DuPage County positioning against older home layouts.
One transaction closed in Addison; the properties are below.
$420K median value +7.7% YoY 45 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Addison · 13,266 homes $420K median 45d avg DOM
Map data ©2026 Google
Addison on record
Population
35,489
Households
12,832
Median household income
$90,431
Median home value
$341,300
Median rent
$1,245
Owner-occupied
67%
Median year built
1972
Average commute
26 min
County
DuPage County
Land area
9.8 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Addison
Friars Cove
Friars Cove is a residential neighborhood situated in northern Addison along the western bank of Salt Creek.
Suburban Waterfront Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Foxdale
Foxdale is a residential subdivision located in western Addison, north of Lake Street and east of Swift Road.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Farmwood
Farmwood is a suburban subdivision located south of Army Trail Road in western Addison.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Kings Point
Kings Point is a residential subdivision situated in eastern Addison, south of Lake Street and east of Interstate 290.
Suburban Townhomes Parkside
Read the neighborhood page →
Also in Addison: Eastwood, The Highlands and Westview. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Addison market right now
The Addison median sold price stands at $420,000 as of May 2026, +7.7% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $420,000 in January 2026. 305 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.9% of list price most recently, with 45 days on market.
Full Addison market report
$420K median sold +7.7% year over year 45d on market
Jun May
Addison median sold · trailing 12 months
Addison neighborhoods side by side
Neighborhood Housing stock
Friars Cove Developed mostly in the 1960s and 1970s, Friars Cove features single-family homes in ranch, bi-level, and two-story styles. The neighborhood is laid out on winding streets and cul-de-sacs with lots that often measure between a quarter and a third of an acre.
Foxdale Foxdale contains single-family residences constructed predominantly in the 1970s, including ranches, split-levels, and two-story layouts. Houses generally range from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet, include attached garages, and occupy curvilinear street layouts.
Farmwood Built primarily during the 1970s and 1980s, Farmwood consists of single-family split-level, ranch, and two-story traditional homes. Properties typically feature two-car attached garages and sit on quarter-acre lots along curving suburban streets and cul-de-sacs.
Kings Point Kings Point features single-family homes constructed throughout the 1970s, with common styles including split-levels, raised ranches, and two-story houses. Properties average around 1,800 to 2,600 square feet with two-car garages on suburban lots.
School districts in Addison
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Addison School District 4
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
DuPage High School District 88
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Bensenville School District 2
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Bloomingdale School District 13
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Elmhurst School District 205
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Fenton Community High School District 100
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Itasca School District 10
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
One closing in Addison
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Addison properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$545,000 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Living in Addison
About Addison
Addison is a DuPage County community with a population of 35,489 residents. The area is divided into 7 distinct neighborhoods, providing different residential settings for prospective homeowners. Local points of interest include the Addison Historical Museum, which serves as a recognized community landmark.
Travel times place you within driving distance of several major regional destinations across the metropolitan area. A drive to Oak Brook covers 8.8 miles and takes 22 minutes by car. Traveling to O'Hare International Airport requires a drive of 12.4 miles, which takes 28 minutes. Commuters heading to The Loop face a 22.5-mile drive that takes 65 minutes.
These travel times make the 7 neighborhoods suitable for buyers who commute by car to surrounding employment centers. You can explore the market section below to review current home prices, property values, and active residential listings.
Is Addison a good place to live?
You can understand Addison through its core geographic and demographic measures. The community occupies 9.8 sq mi within DuPage County. U.S. Census Bureau data shows a population of 35,489 residents across 12,832 households. Economic figures for the village reflect a median household income of $90,431. Daily transit metrics indicate that workers living in the village spend an average of 26 minutes traveling to their jobs.
The housing stock in Addison provides insight into property age and tenure. Residential structures across the village show a median year built of 1972. Homeownership represents the majority of local occupancy, as owner-occupied properties account for 67.0% of all households.
Real estate pricing gives you a baseline for planning your residential budget in Addison. Buyers encounter a median home value of $341,300 throughout the community. For those considering rental properties, the median rent is $1,245. These housing figures, combined with local income and commute data, outline the basic residential profile of the municipality.
Addison at a glance
Addison covers 9.8 sq mi in DuPage County, where 35,489 residents live across 12,832 households with a 67.0% owner-occupied housing share. The figures below outline essential community data, including local income benchmarks, typical home values, and average commute times, to inform your search.
Homes and neighborhoods in Addison
Homes constructed between 1940 and 1999 make up most residential structures in Addison. Residential building from 1940 through 1969 represents 42.7 percent of local properties. Homes built from 1970 through 1999 account for an additional 44.5 percent. These decades established neighborhoods shaped by curving roadways, cul-de-sacs, and detached residential lots. Other residential sections across the community include Eastwood, The Highlands, and Westview.
Friars Cove was developed primarily during the 1960s and 1970s on winding streets and cul-de-sacs. You will find single-family homes built in ranch, bi-level, and two-story architectural configurations. Lots in Friars Cove typically span between a quarter and a third of an acre. Foxdale contains single-family residences constructed predominantly in the 1970s along curvilinear street networks. Layouts include ranches, split-levels, and two-story options ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. Properties in Foxdale also feature attached garages for parking and storage.
Farmwood was built mainly during the 1970s and 1980s along curving suburban streets and cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood presents single-family split-level, ranch, and two-story traditional homes on quarter-acre lots. Residences in Farmwood typically include two-car attached garages along the neighborhood driveways. Kings Point features single-family homes constructed throughout the 1970s on suburban lots. Common architectural styles in Kings Point include split-levels, raised ranches, and two-story residences. Houses in Kings Point generally average between 1,800 and 2,600 square feet with two-car garages.
The Addison housing market
In August 2026, the median sold price for Addison homes reached $315,500. This level reflects an increase from September 2025, when the median sold price stood at $310,500. The sale-to-list price ratio rose over that time from 96.1 percent in September 2025 to 99.3 percent in August 2026.
Marketing times remained consistent, with homes averaging 24 days on market in August 2026 compared to 23 days in September 2025. Listing activity and transaction totals both saw decreases over this span of 12 months. New listings shifted from 29 homes in September 2025 down to 23 homes in August 2026. Completed transactions declined as well, falling from 25 closed sales in September 2025 to 17 closed sales in August 2026. You can examine the Addison market report to trace these monthly indicators across the entire tracked period.
Housing stock
Single-family detached homes form the majority of residential inventory in Addison, accounting for 57.2% of all homes. Multi-unit buildings represent 35.7% of the housing options across the village. You will also find single-family attached residences at 6.9%, alongside manufactured and other structures at 0.1%.
Most residential construction in the community dates from the middle to late twentieth century. Homes built between 1970 and 1999 make up 44.5% of the total stock. Residences constructed from 1940 to 1969 account for 42.7% of homes. Earlier builds from before 1940 represent 2.3% of Addison properties. Properties constructed between 2000 and 2009 comprise 8.3%, and homes built in 2010 or later make up the remaining 2.2%.
Schools serving Addison
You will find several public school districts serving residential addresses in Addison. Elementary districts covering prekindergarten through eighth grade include Addison School District 4, Bensenville School District 2, Bloomingdale School District 13, and Itasca School District 10. High school districts serving grades nine through 12 include DuPage High School District 88, Fenton Community High School District 100, and Glenbard Township High School District 87. Elmhurst School District 205 provides unified schooling for grades prekindergarten through 12.
For postsecondary education, Chamberlain University - Addison is located in the municipality.
Getting around
Drivers traveling from Addison can reach Oak Brook in 22 minutes across an 8.8-mile trip. Reaching O'Hare International Airport by car takes 28 minutes and covers 12.4 miles. A drive into The Loop spans 22.5 miles and takes 65 minutes.
Public transit trips take longer to reach each of these three regional destinations. Taking transit to Oak Brook requires 152 minutes and covers a distance of 31.4 miles. Riding public transit to The Loop spans 44.6 miles and takes 160 minutes. Transit travel to O'Hare International Airport covers 41.9 miles and requires 174 minutes.
Things to do in Addison
Addison provides a variety of outdoor destinations where you can walk, exercise, and enjoy open space. You can visit Community Park, Centennial Park, and Highview Park for local park amenities throughout the community. The Army Trail Nature Center offers another outdoor setting to spend quiet time in nature. If you travel on foot or by bicycle, you can navigate the Salt Creek Greenway Trail. Links and Tees Golf Club gives you a dedicated outdoor venue for practicing your swing and playing golf.
Community spaces and entertainment options give you places to gather and relax throughout the week. The Addison Public Library serves as a central hub where you can borrow books, use study areas, and access services. For movie screenings and current releases, you can catch a film at Marcus Addison Cinema. These destinations offer indoor activities when you want recreation outside of the parks.
You can handle everyday errands and retail shopping at centers located across the village. Centennial Plaza features a collection of retail storefronts and service destinations for your regular routines. You can also visit Addison Green Meadows Shopping to find additional stores, merchandise, and commercial conveniences. Having these retail properties in town keeps shopping trips direct and simple without requiring extensive travel.
Working in Addison
The Pampered Chef operates as a major employer in Addison. The company maintains its corporate headquarters and campus within the village. You will find workplace opportunities based directly at this local site. Having this employer in town allows you to explore careers near local residential areas. The Pampered Chef campus remains an established center for business in Addison. This corporate presence gives you convenient access to jobs close to home.
Pros and cons of living in Addison
Living in Addison offers accessible travel times to several major regional destinations. You can drive 8.8 miles to Oak Brook in 22 minutes, while O'Hare International Airport is a 12.4-mile trip that takes 28 minutes. The overall average commute time is 26 minutes. In August 2026, the median sold price for a home stood at $315,500, and properties spent an average of 24 days on the market. Furthermore, 67.0% of the local housing units are owner-occupied.
Commutes into downtown Chicago require more travel time, as driving 22.5 miles to The Loop takes 65 minutes. Available housing inventory remains limited, with 23 new listings and 17 closed sales recorded in August 2026. Buyers also encounter an established property market, given that the median construction year is 1972. In addition, the list-to-sale price ratio reached 99.3% in August 2026, which indicates narrow room for price negotiation.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## School Districts Serving Addison, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: The public school districts on record for Addison, IL, from Blake Morgan: names, links and sources, no ratings.

Addison, IL School districts serving Addison
The public districts on record for Addison, IL, with the source each came from. Boundaries are the district's to set; confirm an address with the district before you rely on it.
School districts in Addison
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Addison School District 4
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
DuPage High School District 88
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Bensenville School District 2
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Bloomingdale School District 13
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Elmhurst School District 205
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Fenton Community High School District 100
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Itasca School District 10
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
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## Downers Grove, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Downers Grove, IL 60515 Downers Grove, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Downers Grove. Median value $541K, 36 days on market.
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Established neighborhoods feature traditional single-family homes on tree-lined streets alongside modern infill construction. Buyers evaluate proximity to Lisle and Elmhurst against regional transportation convenience. Home seekers weigh higher lot costs against older property renovation potential.
One transaction closed in Downers Grove; the properties are below.
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Downers Grove · 21,527 homes $541K median 36d avg DOM
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Downers Grove on record
Population
50,054
Households
20,662
Median household income
$115,114
Median home value
$449,800
Median rent
$1,656
Owner-occupied
75.2%
Median year built
1974
Average commute
28 min
County
DuPage County
Land area
14.7 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Downers Grove
Downtown Downers Grove
Downtown Downers Grove is the historic and commercial center of the village, located along Main Street and the BNSF railway line.
Downtown Walkable Transit
Read the neighborhood page → Randall Park
Randall Park is an established residential neighborhood located southeast of downtown, centered around the public park of the same name.
Historic Parkside Suburban
Read the neighborhood page → Prince Pond
The Prince Pond neighborhood is situated just north of the downtown core and the railroad tracks.
Historic Walkable Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Denburn Woods
Denburn Woods is a heavily forested residential enclave located southwest of downtown, bounded roughly by Maple Avenue, 59th Street, and Main Street.
Wooded Suburban Estate lots
Read the neighborhood page → Orchard Brook
Orchard Brook is a planned subdivision established in the late 1960s in northern Downers Grove, situated between 35th Street, Highland Avenue, and Meyr Road.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Belmont
Belmont occupies the western section of Downers Grove around the Belmont Metra station and Belmont Road.
Transit Suburban Golf
Read the neighborhood page →
Also in Downers Grove: Arbor Park Condominiums, Beverly Glen, Birch Point Condominiums, Boundary Hill, Connamara Villas, Courtyards of Westmont, Di Cosola Courts Of Darien, Downers Grove Estates, Fairway Grove Condominiums, Hidden Pines, Inverness Woods, McInerney Woods, Oak Trace, Park Crossing, Prentiss Creek, Regency Grove, Rosehill Estates, Springside, The Estates of Woodridge Center, Townhomes Of Fairmont, Valley View Estates, Victoria Ridge, Villas of Versailles and Walnut Creek. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Downers Grove market right now
The Downers Grove median sold price stands at $540,500 as of May 2026, +6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $580,000 in January 2026. 625 homes closed over the period, averaging 103.3% of list price most recently, with 36 days on market.
Full Downers Grove market report
$541K median sold +6% year over year 36d on market
Jun May
Downers Grove median sold · trailing 12 months
Downers Grove neighborhoods side by side
Neighborhood Housing stock
Downtown Downers Grove Multi-story mid-rise condominiums, modern townhomes, and mixed-use residential buildings constructed from the late 1990s through the 2020s, along with converted historic structures. Units typically feature attached parking garages and lack private yards.
Randall Park Single-family homes along a traditional grid, featuring late 19th- to mid-20th-century Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, and American Foursquares alongside modern infill construction. Lots are typically rectangular with detached rear garages accessed via driveways.
Prince Pond Single-family residences on gridded residential streets, ranging from early 20th-century bungalows and Cape Cods to two-story contemporary tear-down replacements. Lot sizes generally range from 50 to 75 feet in width, with detached or attached garages.
Denburn Woods Mid-century single-family homes, including ranches, split-levels, and custom mid-century moderns, set along winding, curvilinear streets with minimal sidewalks. Lots are irregular and often exceed half an acre with attached multi-car garages.
Orchard Brook Developed primarily in the late 1960s and 1970s, this neighborhood features two-story Colonial and split-level single-family homes on winding streets and cul-de-sacs. Properties typically include attached two-car garages and quarter-acre to third-acre lots.
Belmont A mix of mid-20th-century single-family ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels interspersed with newer infill construction on a modified grid. Lots often span 50 to 60 feet in width and feature both attached and detached garages.
School districts in Downers Grove
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Community High School District 99
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Downers Grove Grade School District 58
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Center Cass School District 66
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Darien School District 61
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Lisle Community Unit School District 202
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Lombard School District 44
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
One closing in Downers Grove
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Downers Grove properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$485,000 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Living in Downers Grove
About Downers Grove
Downers Grove is a DuPage County community with a population of 50,054. The area encompasses 30 neighborhoods that provide varied residential housing across the community. If you commute by car, driving to the Loop spans 23.5 miles and takes 65 minutes. A drive to Oak Brook covers 5.2 miles and takes 11 minutes. Trips to O'Hare International Airport take 42 minutes by car and cover a distance of 20.2 miles.
The housing stock across the 30 neighborhoods supports schedules requiring direct driving connections to regional destinations like Oak Brook. These driving times allow you to balance residential living with travel to Oak Brook and the Loop. To view local property values, active listings, and pricing trends across the community, continue to the market section below.
Is Downers Grove a good place to live?
Downers Grove spans 14.7 square miles within DuPage County and is home to 50,054 residents across 20,662 households. When you evaluate the community, you find a well-established residential area with a median housing build year of 1974. Homeownership represents a significant majority of the residential stock, with owner-occupied units making up 75.2 percent of all occupied housing.
Buyers exploring the real estate market will encounter a median home value of $449,800 across the village. If you intend to lease a home instead, the median rent in the municipality stands at $1,656 per month. Local earnings align with these housing figures, reflecting a median household income of $115,114 according to federal census records.
Daily travel patterns are another essential metric you should review before choosing a location for your next home. Workers residing in the community report an average commute time of 28 minutes to reach their places of employment. These housing costs, property attributes, and transit data points provide a factual baseline for deciding if Downers Grove fits your plans.
Downers Grove at a glance
Downers Grove spans 14.7 sq mi across DuPage County, with a population of 50,054 across 20,662 local households. The table below outlines key community metrics for your review, including the median home value of $449,800, a 75.2% owner-occupied housing share, and typical commute times.
Homes and neighborhoods in Downers Grove
You will find a varied selection of residential architecture across Downers Grove, reflecting different eras of regional growth. In Downtown Downers Grove, multi-story mid-rise condominiums, modern townhomes, and mixed-use residential buildings date from the late 1990s through the 2020s alongside converted historic structures. These downtown residences typically include attached parking garages and lack private yards. Nearby in Randall Park, single-family homes sit along a traditional street grid. This neighborhood contains late 19th-century to mid-20th-century Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, and American Foursquares alongside modern infill construction. Lots in Randall Park are typically rectangular with detached rear garages accessed via driveways.
In Prince Pond, gridded residential streets display early 20th-century bungalows, Cape Cods, and two-story contemporary tear-down replacements. Lot sizes in Prince Pond generally range from 50 to 75 feet in width, featuring detached or attached garages. The Belmont neighborhood also features a modified grid with lot widths between 50 and 60 feet. Housing in Belmont mixes mid-20th-century ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels with newer infill construction.
Denburn Woods offers mid-century single-family homes, including ranches, split-levels, and custom mid-century moderns along winding streets with minimal sidewalks. Lots in Denburn Woods are irregular, often exceed half an acre, and include attached multi-car garages. In Orchard Brook, builders constructed two-story Colonial and split-level single-family homes during the late 1960s and 1970s. These properties occupy quarter-acre to third-acre lots along winding streets and cul-de-sacs, providing attached two-car garages.
The Downers Grove housing market
Downers Grove residential market activity remained steady across the 12-month period ending in August 2026. The median sold price reached $303,500 in August 2026, which marks an increase from $300,500 recorded in September 2025. Properties moved through the market at a consistent pace throughout the year. Homes sold after an average of 23 days on the market in August 2026, down slightly from 24 days in September 2025.
Sellers received 99.5% of their original listing price in August 2026, compared to 99.1% in September 2025. During August 2026, the local market logged 56 new listings and 44 closed transactions. In September 2025, there were 59 new listings alongside 48 closed sales. You can review the full market report to examine these trends, inventory levels, and sale patterns in closer detail.
Housing stock
Single-family detached homes represent 62.0% of the residential options you will find in Downers Grove. Multi-unit properties make up 29.7% of the housing stock, while single-family attached residences account for 7.6%. The remaining 0.7% of the market consists of manufactured and other miscellaneous housing structures.
A substantial portion of the local inventory dates to the mid-to-late twentieth century. Homes built between 1970 and 1999 form the largest single segment at 44.0% of all properties. Structures constructed between 1940 and 1969 represent an additional 31.7% of the housing landscape. Earlier homes built before 1940 account for 8.8% of the town. Recent construction remains steady, with 8.7% of homes built between 2000 and 2009, and 6.7% built in 2010 and later.
Schools serving Downers Grove
Multiple public school districts serve the Downers Grove area for elementary and secondary education. Downers Grove Grade School District 58, Center Cass School District 66, Darien School District 61, Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89, and Lombard School District 44 serve prekindergarten through eighth grade. High school students attend Community High School District 99 or Glenbard Township High School District 87, which both cover grades 9 through 12. Lisle Community Unit School District 202 provides education across prekindergarten through twelfth grade. For higher education, you will find Midwestern University in the area.
Getting around
Downers Grove features three transit stations: Downers Grove Main Street, Belmont, and Fairview Ave. Taking transit to The Loop covers 22 miles and takes 47 minutes. Transit trips to Oak Brook take 76 minutes across 10.9 miles. A transit ride to O'Hare International Airport covers 40.2 miles and requires 96 minutes.
If you commute by car, driving to Oak Brook takes 11 minutes across 5.2 miles. Driving to O'Hare International Airport spans 20.2 miles and takes 42 minutes. A drive to The Loop takes 65 minutes to complete the 23.5-mile trip.
Things to do in Downers Grove
You can spend time outdoors at several public parks and open spaces throughout the village. McCollum Park, Fishel Park, and Patriots Park provide green spaces where you can exercise, walk, and spend time outside. Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center features nature trails and environmental education exhibits. In addition, Belmont Prairie preserves native prairie habitats and provides trail connections for outdoor walks.
Shopping and community services are situated within easy reach of local neighborhoods. Meadowbrook Shopping Center provides a convenient destination for retail shopping, errands, and everyday commercial needs. If you need reading materials or research tools, Downers Grove Public Library offers physical books, digital media, and quiet work areas. These retail and civic hubs give you convenient access to essential supplies and educational services close to home.
Indoor recreation and entertainment venues give you activities to enjoy during any season. You can play rounds of virtual golf or practice your swing at X-Golf Downers Grove. Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre serves as an entertainment venue that hosts film screenings and live stage events. These destinations give you reliable options when you want to plan social outings or cultural activities.
Working in Downers Grove
Local employment in Downers Grove includes opportunities anchored in the healthcare sector. Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital serves as a major employer located directly within the community. As part of an established health system, this hospital maintains substantial operations in town. You can find professional healthcare positions without traveling far from residential neighborhoods. The presence of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital provides major health system career paths right in Downers Grove.
Pros and cons of living in Downers Grove
On the positive side, you benefit from short travel times to nearby destinations. Driving to Oak Brook takes 11 minutes over a distance of 5.2 miles. The overall average commute time for residents is 28 minutes. In August 2026, the market saw 56 new listings. Homes in that month went under contract in an average of 23 days. Buyers paid near asking price, with an average list-to-sale ratio of 99.5%.
On the trade-off side, distance to regional transit points and downtown Chicago creates longer trips. Driving the 23.5 miles to The Loop takes 65 minutes. A drive to O'Hare International Airport covers 20.2 miles and requires 42 minutes. Housing inventory can feel constrained, as shown by 44 closed sales in August 2026. The median home value stands at $449,800, and the median year built is 1974. With 75.2% of homes owner-occupied, rental inventory remains limited, reflecting a median rent of $1,656.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## School Districts Serving Downers Grove, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: The public school districts on record for Downers Grove, IL, from Blake Morgan: names, links and sources, no ratings.

Downers Grove, IL School districts serving Downers Grove
The public districts on record for Downers Grove, IL, with the source each came from. Boundaries are the district's to set; confirm an address with the district before you rely on it.
School districts in Downers Grove
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Community High School District 99
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Downers Grove Grade School District 58
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Center Cass School District 66
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Darien School District 61
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Lisle Community Unit School District 202
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Lombard School District 44
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
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## Elgin, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Summary: Elgin, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $368K, 48 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Elgin, IL 60124 Elgin, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Elgin. Median value $368K, 48 days on market.
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Historic neighborhoods feature Victorian and early twentieth-century architecture alongside modern subdivisions. Housing price points contrast with newer construction in central Cook County. Buyers weigh lot size and architectural character against daily travel times to eastern employment centers.
One transaction closed in Elgin; the properties are below.
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Elgin · 40,523 homes $368K median 48d avg DOM
Map data ©2026 Google
Elgin on record
Population
114,934
Households
39,317
Median household income
$90,282
Median home value
$273,000
Median rent
$1,361
Owner-occupied
71.9%
Median year built
1977
Average commute
28 min
County
Kane County
Land area
38.3 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Elgin
Downtown Elgin
Downtown Elgin spans both banks of the Fox River.
Downtown Riverfront Transit
Read the neighborhood page → Spring-Douglas Historic District
Located directly north of downtown along the east bank of the Fox River, this district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Historic Walkable Wooded
Read the neighborhood page → Gifford Park
Gifford Park is a historic residential neighborhood situated directly east of downtown Elgin.
Historic Parkside Walkable
Read the neighborhood page → Century Oaks
Century Oaks is a west side residential subdivision primarily built out during the mid-twentieth century.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Bowes Creek Country Club
Bowes Creek Country Club is a master-planned community situated on Elgin southwest edge.
Golf Suburban Townhomes
Read the neighborhood page → Providence
Providence is a master-planned residential community located on the far west side of Elgin near Route 20.
Suburban Townhomes Newer construction
Read the neighborhood page →
Also in Elgin: Boulevard Villa, Catatoga, Century Oaks West, College Green, College Park, Columbia Park, Copper Springs, Country Knolls, Eagle Heights, Edgewater, Elgin Historic District, Fox River Acres, Fox River Farms, Hidden Hill, Highland Woods, Illinois Park, Maple Manor, Mulberry Grove, Randall Ridge, Remington at Providence, Remington Meadows, Schneider's Subdivision, Seasons At Elgin, Shadow Hill, Tall Oaks, The Greens of Elgin, The Reserve, Tuscan Woods, Valley Creek, Wedgewood Acres, Weldwood Oaks, West Point Gardens, West Ridge Village, Williamsburg Common, Williamsburg Green, Windmere Cove, Woodbridge South and Woodridge North. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Elgin market right now
The Elgin median sold price stands at $368,000 as of May 2026, +4.5% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $368,000 in May 2026. 1,177 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.3% of list price most recently, with 48 days on market.
Full Elgin market report
$368K median sold +4.5% year over year 48d on market
Jun May
Elgin median sold · trailing 12 months
Elgin neighborhoods side by side
Neighborhood Housing stock
Downtown Elgin Residential housing consists primarily of mid-rise condominium buildings and converted historic lofts dating from the late 19th century through the 2000s, arranged in an urban grid along the Fox River.
Spring-Douglas Historic District The housing stock features Queen Anne, Italianate, and Craftsman single-family homes built between the 1880s and 1920s. Properties typically sit on narrow lots along a grid street pattern with detached rear garages.
Gifford Park Single-family residences in Queen Anne, Victorian, and bungalow styles date mostly from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Lots are typically compact with mature tree cover and detached garages accessed by alleys or side drives.
Century Oaks Constructed primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, this subdivision features ranch, split-level, and two-story single-family homes. Lots average around a quarter to a third of an acre along curvilinear streets with attached garages.
Bowes Creek Country Club Developed from the late 2000s through the 2020s, this master-planned community includes single-family homes and attached townhomes. Properties feature multi-car garages, two-story or ranch layouts, and winding street networks.
Providence Built starting in the mid-2000s, housing includes two-story single-family homes and attached townhomes with two- to three-car garages. The neighborhood follows a suburban street design with cul-de-sacs and sidewalks.
School districts in Elgin
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
School District U-46
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Central Community Unit School District 301
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Community Unit School District 300
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
One closing in Elgin
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Elgin properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$525,000 3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sqft Closed August 14, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Living in Elgin
About Elgin
Elgin is a Kane County municipality with a population of 114,934, divided into 44 neighborhoods. The city connects drivers directly to several major employment and travel destinations. Reaching Schaumburg (Woodfield) takes 27 minutes by car over a distance of 18.6 miles. A drive to O'Hare International Airport covers 29.7 miles and requires 41 minutes of travel time. Commuting into The Loop requires an 84-minute drive over a distance of 42.6 miles.
The location accommodates residents who prioritize road connections to Schaumburg (Woodfield) or regular travel through O'Hare International Airport. Because the city contains 44 neighborhoods, you will encounter diverse residential settings across Kane County. Housing throughout these sections gives you alternatives to living closer to The Loop while retaining highway access. You can evaluate property values, listing trends, and price changes in the market section below.
Is Elgin a good place to live?
Elgin encompasses 38.3 square miles of land in Kane County. The city has an overall population of 114,934 across 39,317 separate households. If you examine the local housing market, owner-occupied homes make up 71.9% of the occupied properties. The median value for a home in Elgin is $273,000. If you choose to lease, the median rent is $1,361 per month. The median year built for residential structures in the city is 1977.
Financial and transit benchmarks supply additional context for daily living in the area. The median household income in Elgin is $90,282. For your daily travel to work, the average commute time is 28 minutes. When you look at Elgin, these verified data points establish clear baselines for property costs, household finances, and transit times. The combination of established housing, a 71.9% homeownership rate, and a 28-minute commute illustrates the everyday framework of the city. These figures allow you to assess the physical size, housing inventory, and typical expenses found throughout the community.
Elgin at a glance
The figures in this table establish a baseline overview of housing and community measures across 38.3 square miles in Kane County. You can examine these metrics to understand local residential property values, median household income, and typical daily commute times before exploring specific neighborhoods.
Homes and neighborhoods in Elgin
In Downtown Elgin, you will find mid-rise condominium buildings and converted historic lofts along an urban grid beside the Fox River. These residential properties date from the late 19th century through the 2000s. The Spring-Douglas Historic District features Queen Anne, Italianate, and Craftsman single-family homes built between the 1880s and 1920s. Properties there sit on narrow lots along a grid street pattern with detached rear garages. In Gifford Park, single-family Queen Anne, Victorian, and bungalow residences date mostly from the late 1800s to early 1900s. These homes occupy compact lots with mature tree cover and feature detached garages accessed by alleys or side drives.
Subdivisions developed in later decades show different street designs and architectural profiles. Constructed primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, Century Oaks features ranch, split-level, and two-story single-family homes. Lots average around a quarter to a third of an acre along curvilinear streets with attached garages. Providence, built starting in the mid-2000s, includes two-story single-family homes and attached townhomes with two- to three-car garages. This neighborhood follows a suburban layout with cul-de-sacs and sidewalks. Bowes Creek Country Club, developed from the late 2000s through the 2020s, also offers single-family homes and attached townhomes. Properties in that community feature multi-car garages, two-story or ranch layouts, and winding street networks.
According to Census estimates, 38.1% of the city's housing was built between 1970 and 1999. Homes constructed from 1940 to 1969 account for 21.9%, and residences built before 1940 make up 18.9%. Properties built from 2000 through 2009 represent 13.8%, while 7.3% date from 2010 and later. Other residential areas across the city include Edgewater, College Green, and Century Oaks West.
The Elgin housing market
The Elgin housing market recorded steady price growth across the 12-month period ending in August 2026. The median sold price increased from $416,500 in September 2025 to $427,000 in August 2026. Overall sales volume rose as closed transactions increased from 28 to 33 homes. Inventory also expanded, with new listings rising from 31 in September 2025 to 41 in August 2026.
Marketing times remained stable across the entire year. Properties spent an average of 22 days on the market in September 2025 compared to 23 days in August 2026. The sale-to-list price ratio moved from 97.4 percent down to 96.3 percent over the same period. You can consult the complete market report to review the full dataset and monitor local trends.
Housing stock
Single-family detached houses make up 61.9% of the residential options in Elgin. Multi-unit properties account for 21.1% of the inventory, while single-family attached homes represent 13.9%. Manufactured and other housing types make up the remaining 3.0% of local structures.
Homes built between 1970 and 1999 form the largest share at 38.1%. Mid-century construction from 1940 through 1969 represents 21.9%, and residences built before 1940 contribute 18.9%. Properties built between 2000 and 2009 make up 13.8%, followed by homes constructed in 2010 and later at 7.3%. As you tour local neighborhoods, you will encounter properties spanning each of these distinct construction periods.
Schools serving Elgin
Depending on your address, four unified public school districts serve students living in Elgin. School District U-46 educates students from prekindergarten through grade 12. Central Community Unit School District 301 also serves students from prekindergarten through grade 12. Additionally, Community Unit School District 300 and St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 provide education from prekindergarten through grade 12 across their respective boundaries.
For postsecondary education, nearby institutions include Elgin Community College and Judson University.
Getting around
Driving from Elgin connects you to key destinations across the region. Driving to Schaumburg (Woodfield) takes 27 minutes for an 18.6-mile trip. A drive to O'Hare International Airport covers 29.7 miles and takes 41 minutes. Traveling to The Loop by car takes 84 minutes across 42.6 miles.
Public transit routes serve the area through the Elgin station and the Big Timber station. A transit trip to Schaumburg (Woodfield) covers 20.6 miles and takes 63 minutes. Traveling by transit to O'Hare International Airport takes 64 minutes over 28.5 miles. Transit to The Loop spans 40.7 miles and takes 96 minutes.
Things to do in Elgin
You can spend time outdoors at several public parks located throughout Elgin. Lords Park offers expansive grounds, playgrounds, and sports fields for recreational use. Wing Park provides additional open space along with community athletic amenities and swimming facilities. You can also visit Festival Park, which features riverfront paths and open lawn areas. The Fox River Trail runs through town, giving you a paved corridor for bicycling, running, and walking along the water.
Golfers in Elgin have multiple courses available for daily play and practice. You can book rounds at The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course or visit Bowes Creek Country Club. If you want cultural events, The Hemmens hosts live stage productions and musical performances during the year. The Gail Borden Public Library District: Main Library provides study areas, book collections, and local reference resources.
Elgin provides convenient locations for local retail and indoor shopping across the city. You can visit the Elgin Shopping Mall to browse specialty stores, apparel counters, and local marketplace vendors. This indoor venue gives you access to a variety of small merchants, retail goods, and personal services. Between the public parks, golf courses, and civic destinations, you have steady options for activities across the community.
Working in Elgin
Healthcare is a primary employment sector you will find in Elgin. The city includes major employers anchored in the regional health system. Advocate Sherman Hospital operates in Elgin as a major hospital employer. Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin also serves as a major employer in the local healthcare system. You will find that both of these organizations contribute to the local hospital employment base in the city.
Pros and cons of living in Elgin
On the advantage side, Elgin provides steady housing options across a 38.3-square-mile area in Kane County. The Census median home value is $273,000, and median rent is $1,361 per month. Owner-occupied housing accounts for 71.9 percent of the 39,317 households in the city. In August 2026, the local market saw 41 new listings and 33 closed sales. In addition, reaching Schaumburg requires a 27-minute drive across 18.6 miles.
On the trade-off side, travel to central regional destinations requires significant driving time. Driving to the Loop covers 42.6 miles and takes 84 minutes. The trip to O'Hare International Airport spans 29.7 miles and takes 41 minutes. The overall average commute for residents is 28 minutes. In August 2026, the median sold price reached $427,000, and buyers paid 96.3 percent of list price. Residential inventory reflects an older footprint, with a median build year of 1977.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## School Districts Serving Elgin, IL · Blake Morgan

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Elgin, IL School districts serving Elgin
The public districts on record for Elgin, IL, with the source each came from. Boundaries are the district's to set; confirm an address with the district before you rely on it.
School districts in Elgin
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
School District U-46
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Central Community Unit School District 301
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Community Unit School District 300
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
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## Elmhurst, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Elmhurst, IL 60126 Elmhurst, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Elmhurst. Median value $753K, 46 days on market.
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Housing options include custom luxury builds, pre-war brick houses, and updated mid-century properties. Buyers weigh premium land values against alternatives in neighboring Addison. Residential decisions balance quick access to Chicago against higher price tiers for single-family lots.
One transaction closed in Elmhurst; the properties are below.
$753K median value +15.8% YoY 46 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Elmhurst · 17,753 homes $753K median 46d avg DOM
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Elmhurst on record
Population
45,671
Households
16,795
Median household income
$149,644
Median home value
$545,400
Median rent
$1,975
Owner-occupied
79.9%
Median year built
1966
Average commute
29 min
County
DuPage County
Land area
10.2 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Elmhurst
Crescent Park
Crescent Park is situated in the southern quadrant of Elmhurst.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page →
Also in Elmhurst: South Elmhurst and Yorkfield. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Elmhurst market right now
The Elmhurst median sold price stands at $752,750 as of May 2026, +15.8% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $900,000 in March 2026. 513 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.3% of list price most recently, with 46 days on market.
Full Elmhurst market report
$753K median sold +15.8% year over year 46d on market
Jun May
Elmhurst median sold · trailing 12 months
School districts in Elmhurst
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Elmhurst School District 205
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Berkeley School District 87
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
DuPage High School District 88
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Hillside School District 93
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Leyden Community High School District 212
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Mannheim School District 83
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Proviso Township High School District 209
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Salt Creek School District 48
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
One closing in Elmhurst
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Elmhurst properties I personally represented.
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$2,999 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
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Living in Elmhurst
About Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a city located in DuPage County with an official population of 45,671. The municipality offers drivers direct connections to several commercial destinations and transit hubs across the wider metropolitan area. A drive to Oak Brook spans 5.8 miles and takes 17 minutes. Traveling to O'Hare International Airport covers 11.1 miles and requires a 28-minute drive. Commuting into The Loop involves an 18.2-mile drive that takes 58 minutes.
Within the community, notable sites include the Elmhurst History Museum, as well as the McCormick House designed by Mies van der Rohe. The city features 3 distinct neighborhoods, providing residential opportunities with convenient travel routes to major regional destinations. You can examine detailed property pricing, inventory figures, and recent sales trends in the real estate market section below.
Is Elmhurst a good place to live?
Elmhurst covers a land area of 10.2 sq mi within DuPage County. The municipality contains a population of 45,671 residents living across 16,795 households. Reviewing the recorded census data provides clear insight into conditions across this part of DuPage County. Homeownership represents the predominant arrangement in town, reflected in an owner-occupied share of 79.9%. If you examine the residential market, the median home value stands at $545,400. For leased residences in the city, the median rent is $1,975 per month.
Financial indicators for the area show a median household income of $149,644. The physical housing inventory features many established properties, where the median year built is 1966. Daily transportation patterns indicate that you can expect an average commute time of 29 minutes to work. These measurements outline the relationship between local property values, household earnings, and everyday travel demands. You can evaluate these specific figures to understand the housing market, resident investment, and transit commitments in Elmhurst.
Elmhurst at a glance
Elmhurst covers 10.2 sq mi in DuPage County, where 45,671 residents live across 16,795 households. The local housing stock features a median year built of 1966, with an owner-occupied share of 79.9%. The figures below outline key community metrics, including property values, median rent, household earnings, and travel times across the city.
Homes and neighborhoods in Elmhurst
The residential housing stock in Elmhurst reflects several distinct construction eras documented by the U.S. Census Bureau. Properties built between 1940 and 1969 make up the largest overall share, representing 39.9 percent of local homes. Residences constructed before 1940 account for 14.7 percent of the community housing inventory. Homes built between 1970 and 1999 represent 20.6 percent of the total residential structures. Newer construction from the period between 2000 and 2009 makes up 13.6 percent, while residences built in 2010 and later comprise 11.2 percent. These figures are derived from the 2020 through 2024 five-year American Community Survey estimates.
In Crescent Park, you will primarily see single-family homes situated on standard rectangular lots. The housing inventory across this neighborhood includes mid-century ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels. Alongside these existing homes, you can also observe contemporary two-story infill construction. Properties in Crescent Park typically include either detached or attached garages. In addition, the neighborhood organizes its residential parcels along a modified grid street pattern.
Other recognized residential areas within Elmhurst include South Elmhurst and Yorkfield. Across the municipality, residential ages range from pre-1940 structures to contemporary properties constructed in 2010 and later. This progression across multiple decades gives different local streets distinct structural forms, garage types, and lot layouts throughout the community.
The Elmhurst housing market
The Elmhurst housing market maintained steady price growth across the 12-month period ending in August 2026. The median sold price climbed from $467,000 in September 2025 to $473,000 in August 2026. Inventory moved at a rapid pace through both points of the recording timeline. Homes spent an average of 19 days on the market in August 2026, down from 20 days recorded in September 2025.
Sales volume expanded as closed sales rose from 28 in September 2025 to 35 in August 2026. New inventory contracted slightly over the same timeframe, falling from 41 new listings in September 2025 to 37 in August 2026. The list-to-sale price ratio shifted from 97.6% in September 2025 to 96.0% in August 2026. You can review detailed price trends and monthly sales patterns in the full market report.
Housing stock
Single-family detached homes represent 72.0% of the residential options you will find across Elmhurst. Multi-unit buildings make up 23.2% of the local inventory, while single-family attached residences account for 4.8%. Manufactured housing represents 0.0% of the properties in the city.
Homes built between 1940 and 1969 form the largest share of properties, totaling 39.9% of the community. Residences constructed between 1970 and 1999 make up 20.6%, while structures from before 1940 represent 14.7%. Newer development adds to the neighborhood landscape, with 13.6% built from 2000 through 2009, and 11.2% erected in 2010 or later.
Schools serving Elmhurst
Elmhurst School District 205 serves students in grades PK through 12 as a unified district. Several elementary districts cover grades PK through 8, including Berkeley School District 87, Hillside School District 93, Mannheim School District 83, and Salt Creek School District 48. High school students in those sectors attend DuPage High School District 88, Leyden Community High School District 212, or Proviso Township High School District 209 for grades 9 through 12.
You will also find Elmhurst University located locally for college studies.
Getting around
You can travel across the region by car or by using the Elmhurst transit station. A transit trip to The Loop covers 16.8 miles and takes 47 minutes. Driving the 18.2 miles to The Loop takes 58 minutes.
Travel times to other destinations depend on your mode of transportation. Driving to Oak Brook takes 17 minutes to cover 5.8 miles, while transit takes 54 minutes across 6.1 miles. A drive to O'Hare International Airport covers 11.1 miles and takes 28 minutes. Taking transit to O'Hare International Airport covers 19 miles and takes 82 minutes.
Things to do in Elmhurst
You can spend time outdoors across multiple community parks and trail networks in Elmhurst. Wilder Park offers local park space with walking paths and landscaped grounds for visitors. You can visit Berens Park and Eldridge Park for additional outdoor open space, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Bicyclists and pedestrians can navigate the Illinois Prairie Path, which provides an off-street multi-use corridor through the municipality. The Salt Creek Greenway Trail also runs through the area, giving you another connected route for walking, jogging, and cycling.
If you want to spend time on the fairway, River Forest Golf Course provides local recreation grounds for golfers. For educational resources, books, and quiet workspaces, you can visit the Elmhurst Public Library. You can also watch current motion pictures at Classic Cinemas York Theatre, which hosts regular film screenings in the municipality.
For shopping and everyday errands, Elmhurst Crossing features a central collection of retail storefronts and anchor stores. You can purchase household goods, run weekly errands, and visit commercial service providers in this dedicated shopping center. Together with the municipal parks, golf grounds, and regional trails, these destinations give you numerous activities throughout Elmhurst.
Working in Elmhurst
Healthcare stands as a principal employment sector in Elmhurst. Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital operates as a major employer within the city limits. The facility is part of the Endeavor Health system and provides hospital services locally. If you work in healthcare, this hospital serves as a key workplace destination in the community. Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital contributes substantial professional opportunities to the local economy.
Pros and cons of living in Elmhurst
On the positive side, Elmhurst offers practical access to nearby employment destinations and steady real estate activity. Driving 5.8 miles to Oak Brook takes 17 minutes, and an 11.1-mile drive to O'Hare International Airport takes 28 minutes. In August 2026, homes spent an average of 19 days on the market before selling. Owner-occupied properties make up 79.9% of housing across 10.2 square miles in DuPage County. In that same month, buyers completed 35 home purchases at a median price of $473,000.
On the other hand, highway travel into downtown Chicago and local purchase prices present notable trade-offs. Driving 18.2 miles to The Loop takes 58 minutes, and the overall average commute is 29 minutes. Local home prices reflect a median home value of $545,400, while median monthly rent is $1,975. Inventory can be limited, as shown by 37 new listings posted in August 2026. Because the median year built is 1966, you will also encounter older housing stock.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## School Districts Serving Elmhurst, IL · Blake Morgan

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Elmhurst, IL School districts serving Elmhurst
The public districts on record for Elmhurst, IL, with the source each came from. Boundaries are the district's to set; confirm an address with the district before you rely on it.
School districts in Elmhurst
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Elmhurst School District 205
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Berkeley School District 87
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
DuPage High School District 88
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Hillside School District 93
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Leyden Community High School District 212
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Mannheim School District 83
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Proviso Township High School District 209
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Salt Creek School District 48
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
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## Lisle, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Lisle, IL 60532 Lisle, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Lisle. Median value $414K, 49 days on market.
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Residential areas provide single-family homes, townhouses, and condominium developments surrounded by mature trees. Buyers compare property price points directly with adjacent Naperville. Home seekers weigh quiet suburban residential streets against commercial access in larger nearby municipalities.
One transaction closed in Lisle; the properties are below.
$414K median value -6.5% YoY 49 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Lisle · 10,466 homes $414K median 49d avg DOM
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Lisle on record
Population
23,407
Households
10,050
Median household income
$107,479
Median home value
$406,800
Median rent
$1,658
Owner-occupied
55.9%
Median year built
1983
Average commute
28 min
County
DuPage County
Land area
6.9 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Lisle
Downtown Lisle
Downtown Lisle centers on Main Street and the BNSF Railway line.
Downtown Walkable Transit
Read the neighborhood page → Green Trails
Green Trails is an extensive planned residential development spanning the southern edge of Lisle toward Naperville.
Suburban Townhomes Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Four Lakes
Four Lakes is a residential development positioned in the western sector of Lisle near Route 53 and Maple Avenue.
Condos Wooded Waterfront
Read the neighborhood page → Beau Bien
Beau Bien is a residential subdivision located in western Lisle between Warrenville Road and Ogden Avenue.
Suburban Townhomes
Read the neighborhood page →
Also in Lisle: Brookdale, Chelsea and The Villages on Maple. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Lisle market right now
The Lisle median sold price stands at $413,750 as of May 2026, -6.5% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $531,000 in October 2025. 231 homes closed over the period, averaging 99.9% of list price most recently, with 49 days on market.
Full Lisle market report
$414K median sold -6.5% year over year 49d on market
Jun May
Lisle median sold · trailing 12 months
Lisle neighborhoods side by side
Neighborhood Housing stock
Downtown Lisle Downtown Lisle features mid-rise condominium buildings alongside early-to-mid-20th-century single-family bungalows and cottages set on a traditional street grid. Recent development includes transit-oriented multi-story residential buildings with ground-floor commercial space and attached parking structures.
Green Trails Green Trails was primarily built between the late 1970s and 1990s, featuring a mix of detached two-story single-family homes, split-levels, and townhome clusters. Properties typically have attached two-car garages and quarter-acre lots situated along curving roads and cul-de-sacs.
Four Lakes Four Lakes is a master-planned community developed in the 1970s and 1980s composed of multi-story condominium complexes and attached townhomes. Buildings feature cedar siding and balconies, arranged along winding drives with surface parking and detached carports.
Beau Bien Beau Bien consists of detached single-family homes built during the 1960s and 1970s, predominantly in colonial, ranch, and split-level styles. Residences average 2,000 to 3,000 square feet on quarter- to half-acre lots with mature landscaping, attached garages, and curvilinear streets.
School districts in Lisle
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Lisle Community Unit School District 202
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Community High School District 99
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Community Unit School District 200
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Downers Grove Grade School District 58
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Naperville Community Unit District 203
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Woodridge School District 68
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
One closing in Lisle
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Lisle properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$807,500 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Living in Lisle
About Lisle
Lisle is located in DuPage County and has a population of 23,407. The area features seven neighborhoods, The Morton Arboretum, and Museums at Lisle Station Park. Commuters benefit from proximity to major destinations across the metropolitan area. Drivers reach Downtown Naperville in 14 minutes across a distance of 5.2 miles. Traveling to O'Hare International Airport requires a 44-minute drive covering 23.8 miles. A drive to The Loop takes 67 minutes over a distance of 27.1 miles.
These travel times suit work schedules that require road access to employment centers throughout the region. The housing stock across the seven neighborhoods suits buyers who prioritize drives to nearby commercial hubs and regional airports. You can examine the market section below to review active listings, price trends, and local real estate conditions.
Is Lisle a good place to live?
Lisle is an incorporated municipality in DuPage County covering 6.9 square miles of land area. The local community includes a recorded population of 23,407 residents spread across 10,050 households. When you examine local economic indicators, households report a median annual income of $107,479. Commuters in the village experience an average travel time to work of 28 minutes. These foundational metrics provide a clear statistical overview of the community as you begin your home search.
The housing market in Lisle combines both ownership and rental opportunities across established residential streets. Residential properties in the village carry an overall median home value of $406,800. If you plan to lease a home instead, the local median rent is $1,658 per month. Owner-occupied homes represent 55.9 percent of the housing inventory, while rental housing constitutes the remaining share. Across all residential neighborhoods in the village, the housing stock shows a median year built of 1983. Knowing these property values, household earnings, and travel times allows you to assess the village with reliable figures.
Lisle at a glance
Lisle spans 6.9 square miles in DuPage County, with a population of 23,407 residents and 10,050 households. The overview below outlines key community figures, including a median home value of $406,800, a median household income of $107,479, and an average commute time of 28 minutes.
Homes and neighborhoods in Lisle
Lisle offers established subdivisions, planned developments, and a core centered on a traditional street grid. Much of the local housing stock dates to the late twentieth century, with 67.6% of residences built between 1970 and 1999. In Downtown Lisle, you will find early-to-mid-20th-century single-family bungalows and cottages alongside mid-rise condominium buildings. Recent development in the center includes transit-oriented multi-story residential buildings with ground-floor commercial space and attached parking structures.
Outside the downtown core, several residential subdivisions feature detached housing along curving streets and cul-de-sacs. Built between the late 1970s and 1990s, Green Trails contains detached two-story single-family homes, split-levels, and townhome clusters. Properties there typically occupy quarter-acre lots with attached two-car garages along winding roads. In Beau Bien, detached single-family homes date from the 1960s and 1970s. These ranch, colonial, and split-level residences average 2,000 to 3,000 square feet on quarter- to half-acre lots featuring mature landscaping and attached garages.
Four Lakes is a master-planned community developed during the 1970s and 1980s. It features multi-story condominium complexes and attached townhomes with cedar siding and exterior balconies. Buildings there sit along winding drives with surface parking lots and detached carports. Additional neighborhoods across Lisle include Brookdale, Chelsea, and The Villages on Maple. Homes built from 1940 through 1969 represent 12.4% of residences, while homes built before 1940 account for 2.6%. Properties constructed from 2000 through 2009 total 7.2%, and homes built in 2010 or later make up 10.2%.
The Lisle housing market
The Lisle housing market showed steady price growth across the 12-month period ending in August 2026. In September 2025, the median sold price for a home in Lisle stood at $445,000. By August 2026, the median sold price across the community rose to $452,500. Market pace remained identical, with properties averaging 17 days on the market during both months.
Lisle recorded 10 closed sales alongside 17 new listings during September 2025. By August 2026, monthly closed sales increased to 13, while new listings declined to 12. Buyers also paid closer to original asking figures toward the end of the period. The average sale-to-list ratio climbed from 97.3 percent in September 2025 to 99.3 percent in August 2026. You can consult the comprehensive market report for deeper historical trends and active listing updates.
Housing stock
Most residences in Lisle date to the late twentieth century, with 67.6% constructed between 1970 and 1999. Earlier homes built from 1940 through 1969 account for 12.4% of the inventory. Newer construction includes 10.2% built in 2010 or later, along with 7.2% completed between 2000 and 2009. Pre-1940 homes make up the remaining 2.6% of residential buildings.
Multi-unit properties comprise the largest share of the housing supply at 45.5%. Single-family detached homes account for 43.2% of the total residential properties. You will also find single-family attached options, which account for 11.1% of the homes. Manufactured and other housing units make up the remaining 0.1%.
Schools serving Lisle
Several public school districts serve residential addresses across Lisle. Lisle Community Unit School District 202, Community Unit School District 200, and Naperville Community Unit District 203 each provide unified education for grades PK through 12. Downers Grove Grade School District 58 and Woodridge School District 68 serve students in grades PK through 8. High school students in designated areas attend Community High School District 99, which covers grades 9 through 12.
For higher education within the community borders, Benedictine University operates as a local college located in Lisle.
Getting around
You can travel across the region by car or by using the Lisle transit station. Driving to Downtown Naperville takes 14 minutes over 5.2 miles, while transit takes 21 minutes for the 4.6-mile trip. A drive to The Loop takes 67 minutes for 27.1 miles. Taking transit to The Loop covers 25.5 miles and takes 56 minutes. Driving to O'Hare International Airport takes 44 minutes across 23.8 miles. Traveling to O'Hare International Airport by transit covers 43.7 miles and takes 105 minutes.
Things to do in Lisle
You can spend time outdoors across the community at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve and Lisle Community Park C4 Field. Both public destinations provide open green spaces for general recreation, exercise, and leisure. The DuPage River Trail connects through the surrounding landscape, offering designated routes for walking, running, and bicycling. Golfers can spend an afternoon on the course at River Bend Golf Club. Together, these outdoor locations provide spaces to exercise, walk pets, and enjoy the natural environment throughout the year.
Commercial options in town include College Square Shopping Center, which offers space for neighborhood retail and local businesses. You can run daily errands, purchase retail goods, and pick up essentials in this shopping center. Its location allows you to access basic services without traveling far from home. Drivers can easily reach the shopping center from main roads across the municipality.
The Lisle Library District offers broad community services to residents of the village. You can check out books, access digital media collections, and make use of dedicated study spaces. The facility also hosts public resources and informational materials for personal research. It serves as a central hub for reading, studying, and attending community events throughout the year.
Working in Lisle
Lisle provides employment opportunities directly within the village boundaries. Molex LLC is headquartered in Lisle, where the company maintains a corporate campus. A local corporate presence allows you to work close to home without a long commute. Office developments in the village support professional staff and daily commercial operations. These corporate spaces contribute to the local economy and provide options for working near residential neighborhoods.
Pros and cons of living in Lisle
On the positive side, you gain fast local travel, steady contract speeds, and predictable pricing. You can drive 5.2 miles to Downtown Naperville in 14 minutes. The average commute time to work across all destinations is 28 minutes. In August 2026, properties spent an average of 17 days on the market. Homes closed at 99.3 percent of their listing price during that month.
On the negative side, longer regional drives and constrained listing counts require consideration. Driving 27.1 miles to The Loop takes 67 minutes in standard conditions. A trip to O'Hare International Airport spans 23.8 miles and takes 44 minutes. Available inventory is also tight across the 6.9 square miles of Lisle. The village recorded only 12 new listings and 13 closed sales in August 2026. In addition, owner-occupied properties make up 55.9 percent of the 10,050 total households.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## School Districts Serving Lisle, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: The public school districts on record for Lisle, IL, from Blake Morgan: names, links and sources, no ratings.

Lisle, IL School districts serving Lisle
The public districts on record for Lisle, IL, with the source each came from. Boundaries are the district's to set; confirm an address with the district before you rely on it.
School districts in Lisle
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Lisle Community Unit School District 202
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Community High School District 99
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Community Unit School District 200
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Downers Grove Grade School District 58
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Naperville Community Unit District 203
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Woodridge School District 68
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
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## Clarendon Hills, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 Clarendon Hills, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Clarendon Hills. Median value $859K, 33 days on market.
Clarendon Hills, IL holds about 3,342 homes, 84% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. The housing inventory consists primarily of custom single-family properties, traditional two-story residences, and select townhomes. Buyers weigh land costs against housing choices in Downers Grove and Lisle. Purchasing evaluations balance neighborhood scale against interior architectural detail. Decisions center on long-term property value.
One transaction closed in Clarendon Hills; the properties are below.
$859K median value -17.4% YoY 33 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Clarendon Hills · 3,342 homes $859K median 33d avg DOM
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Clarendon Hills on record
Population
8,659
Households
3,180
Median household income
$130,388
Median home value
$605,800
Median rent
$1,142
Owner-occupied
84.2%
Median year built
1982
Average commute
29 min
County
DuPage County
Land area
1.8 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Clarendon Hills
Blackhawk Heights
Situated south of 55th Street in the southern quadrant of the village, Blackhawk Heights was largely developed during the mid-twentieth century.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Stonegate
Located in the southwest section of Clarendon Hills near 59th Street and Clarendon Hills Road, Stonegate is a residential subdivision composed of late twentieth-century single-family residences.
Suburban
Read the neighborhood page → Oxford Park
Positioned north of the railway tracks toward Chicago Avenue, Oxford Park encompasses single-family residences developed throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century with subsequent custom infill builds.
Suburban Wooded
Read the neighborhood page →
The Clarendon Hills market right now
The Clarendon Hills median sold price stands at $859,193 as of May 2026, -17.4% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $1,040,500 in June 2025. 120 homes closed over the period, averaging 104.2% of list price most recently, with 33 days on market.
Full Clarendon Hills market report
$859K median sold -17.4% year over year 33d on market
Jun May
Clarendon Hills median sold · trailing 12 months
One closing in Clarendon Hills
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Clarendon Hills properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$309,000 245 Burlington Ave APT 311, Clarendon Hills 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Living in Clarendon Hills
About Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills is an incorporated village in DuPage County with an official population of 8,659. The municipality consists of three distinct neighborhoods. Prominent points of interest in town include the Richmond Education Gardens & Apiary, which functions as a local landmark.
The village provides direct driving access to commercial centers and transportation facilities. Drivers reach Oak Brook in 9 minutes along a 3.8-mile route. A commute to The Loop spans 22.6 miles and takes 63 minutes by car. Reaching O'Hare International Airport takes 41 minutes for the 19.3-mile drive.
The area suits buyers who want residential housing paired with driving connections to regional employment nodes. You can inspect local real estate trends, recent pricing figures, and available home inventory in the market section below.
Is Clarendon Hills a good place to live?
Clarendon Hills covers a land area of 1.8 square miles within DuPage County. The community includes 3,180 households and maintains a recorded population of 8,659 residents. These figures establish a compact residential pattern across the 1.8 square miles of land. You will find that homeownership represents 84.2 percent of all occupied housing units here.
The local real estate market shows an established housing stock with a median year built of 1982. Prospective home buyers can expect to navigate a market with a median home value of $605,800. Tenants who lease residential space in the village see a median monthly rent of $1,142. Together, these housing figures outline the primary financial benchmarks for residents across the village.
Earning figures for the village include a median household income of $130,388 per year. In addition, residents who travel to work report an average commute duration of 29 minutes. You can use these baseline measurements to evaluate the housing costs, village layout, and daily travel routines.
Clarendon Hills at a glance
Clarendon Hills covers 1.8 square miles within DuPage County, accounting for 3,180 households and a total population of 8,659. You can review key community figures in the table below, including a $605,800 median home value, an 84.2 percent owner-occupied share, and a 29-minute commute.
Homes and neighborhoods in Clarendon Hills
Housing in Clarendon Hills reflects several construction periods that date back before the mid-twentieth century. Homes built between 1940 and 1969 represent 39.0% of the village housing stock. Properties constructed between 1970 and 1999 constitute 34.6% of all residential structures. You will also see newer additions, with homes from 2000 through 2009 making up 16.2% of residences. Homes built in 2010 and later account for 7.7% of the total supply. Properties built before 1940 make up the remaining 2.5% of local houses.
Stonegate stands as one of the profiled single-family subdivisions in Clarendon Hills. Most homes in this neighborhood were built in the late 1980s and 1990s. The housing stock consists of large two-story single-family homes. These houses display traditional and colonial revival styles built with brick and cedar siding. Properties feature attached multi-car garages along with lots ranging from a quarter to a half acre. A street layout composed of curving roadways and cul-de-sacs defines the subdivision.
You will encounter other designated residential areas as you study the village. Blackhawk Heights, Oxford Park, and Stonegate form the profiled neighborhoods within Clarendon Hills. Together, these locations illustrate the residential settings you can explore across the community.
The Clarendon Hills housing market
Over the 12 months ending in August 2026, the Clarendon Hills housing market showed steady price growth and consistent buyer activity. The median sale price rose from $418,000 in September 2025 to $428,500 in August 2026. Homes moved slightly faster across this period, with the average days on market dropping from 26 days to 24 days.
Sales volume remained stable, with 55 closed transactions in August 2026 compared to 57 closed sales in September 2025. New listings decreased over the same period, moving from 65 in September 2025 to 48 in August 2026. Buyers negotiated slightly larger discounts by late summer, as the sale-to-list price ratio shifted from 99.4% to 97.3%. You can track ongoing inventory shifts, pricing patterns, and transaction updates through the Clarendon Hills market report.
Housing stock
Single-family detached homes make up 69.8% of the housing stock in Clarendon Hills. Multi-unit buildings account for 24.8% of residences, while single-family attached homes represent 5.3%. You will not find manufactured housing in the village.
Homes built between 1940 and 1969 form the largest share of properties at 39.0%. Another 34.6% of residences date from 1970 through 1999. Houses built from 2000 through 2009 account for 16.2% of the local inventory, and structures built in 2010 or later comprise 7.7%. Homes constructed before 1940 make up the remaining 2.5% of the community.
Getting around
You can reach several regional destinations by car or public transit from Clarendon Hills. Driving to nearby Oak Brook takes 9 minutes across a distance of 3.8 miles. A drive to O'Hare International Airport covers 19.3 miles and takes 41 minutes. Driving to The Loop takes 63 minutes over a distance of 22.6 miles.
Public transit options connect you to regional destinations through the Clarendon Hills transit station. Riding transit to The Loop takes 66 minutes for the 19.3-mile trip. Transit travel to Oak Brook spans 12.1 miles and takes 105 minutes. Reaching O'Hare International Airport by transit takes 108 minutes over 37.5 miles.
Things to do in Clarendon Hills
Outdoor recreation in Clarendon Hills centers on a collection of local village parks. You can visit Prospect Park for open green areas close to neighborhood streets. Hosek Park provides additional park space where you can walk and spend time outside. Kruml Park and Blackhawk Park offer further public grounds across the municipality. These parks allow you to access recreational space, take regular walks, and spend afternoons outdoors without leaving the village perimeter.
For additional outdoor activity, you can spend an afternoon at Green Meadows Golf Course. The course provides a local destination for golfers looking to play a round in the Clarendon Hills area. Its presence adds dedicated sporting space to the collection of outdoor properties available to you nearby.
Indoor activities and civic resources center around the Clarendon Hills Public Library. You can visit the library to borrow books, consult research collections, and use quiet work areas throughout the week. The library stands alongside the public parks and golf grounds to provide community spaces across Clarendon Hills. Visiting these municipal parks, golf grounds, and library facilities gives you multiple ways to spend your leisure time around town.
Working in Clarendon Hills
Healthcare stands out as a prominent employment sector for the community. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale operates as a hospital and serves as a major employer. The facility belongs to the UChicago Medicine AdventHealth health system. You will find professional opportunities tied directly to this hospital network. The health system maintains a notable presence, which makes healthcare a focal point for employment. This major employer provides career paths across medical care, operational services, and healthcare administration.
Pros and cons of living in Clarendon Hills
On the positive side, Clarendon Hills offers quick access to nearby employment hubs and steady housing turnover. A drive to Oak Brook takes 9 minutes across 3.8 miles, while the median commute for residents is 29 minutes. In August 2026, homes spent an average of 24 days on the market before closing. Owner-occupied properties make up 84.2 percent of the 3,180 households, and the median home value stands at $605,800.
On the challenging side, highway drives into central Chicago can require significant travel time. Driving the 22.6 miles to The Loop takes 63 minutes, and reaching O'Hare International Airport takes 41 minutes across 19.3 miles. Housing inventory also remains limited across this 1.8-square-mile village in DuPage County. In August 2026, sellers introduced 48 new listings while buyers closed on 55 transactions, which creates tight market conditions when you search for a property.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## Mokena, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Mokena, IL 60448 Mokena, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Mokena. Median value $508K, 41 days on market.
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Detached single-family residences define the core housing inventory throughout Mokena. Buyers compare lot space directly against nearby options in Tinley Park. Area purchase values span from $68,000 to $967,000. Selections balance yard dimensions against travel to Naperville.
One active listing in Mokena; the properties are below.
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Mokena · 7,602 homes $508K median 41d avg DOM
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Mokena on record
Population
20,021
Households
7,374
Median household income
$123,889
Median home value
$401,400
Median rent
$1,254
Owner-occupied
90.6%
Median year built
1995
Average commute
30 min
County
Will County
Land area
8.8 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Mokena
Foxborough Estates
Foxborough Estates is a planned subdivision situated in western Mokena near 191st Street and Schoolhouse Road.
Suburban Estate lots
Read the neighborhood page → Grasmere
Grasmere is an established residential subdivision located north of 191st Street along Wolf Road.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Whisper Creek
Whisper Creek is a residential community located in south-central Mokena near Townline Road.
Suburban
Read the neighborhood page → Crystal Creek
Crystal Creek is a subdivision located near LaPorte Road and Schoolhouse Road in southern Mokena.
Suburban Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Manchester Cove
Manchester Cove is a residential development situated north of 191st Street in northeastern Mokena.
Suburban Townhomes
Read the neighborhood page →
Also in Mokena: Hamilton Crossing. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Mokena market right now
The Mokena median sold price stands at $508,300 as of May 2026, +18.2% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $549,900 in January 2026. 221 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.5% of list price most recently, with 41 days on market.
Full Mokena market report
$508K median sold +18.2% year over year 41d on market
Jun May
Mokena median sold · trailing 12 months
Mokena neighborhoods side by side
Neighborhood Housing stock
Foxborough Estates Built primarily during the 2000s and 2010s, Foxborough Estates features custom two-story and ranch single-family homes with brick and stone exteriors. Residences typically exceed 3,500 square feet, sit on lots ranging from one-third to over one-half acre, and feature three-car or four-car attached garages along curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs.
Grasmere Grasmere consists of single-family homes constructed predominantly in the 1990s and early 2000s. Architectural styles include two-story traditional and ranch layouts ranging from 2,200 to 3,500 square feet with attached two- or three-car garages, sited on suburban lots averaging one-quarter to one-third of an acre.
Whisper Creek Developed in the 2000s and 2010s, Whisper Creek contains a mix of single-family homes and attached ranch-style townhomes. Residences feature brick and vinyl exteriors, square footage ranging from 1,600 to over 3,000 square feet, attached two-car garages, and a layout defined by cul-de-sacs.
Crystal Creek Crystal Creek features single-family homes constructed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Properties are primarily two-story traditional and contemporary ranch designs measuring between 2,400 and 3,800 square feet, equipped with multi-car garages and set on lots averaging one-third of an acre.
Manchester Cove Manchester Cove consists of attached duplex and quad townhomes built between 2002 and 2006. Units offer two-story and ranch floor plans spanning 1,400 to 2,100 square feet with attached two-car garages and exterior finishes of vinyl siding and brick accents.
School districts in Mokena
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Lincoln Way Community High School District 210
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Mokena School District 159
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
New Lenox School District 122
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Summit Hill School District 161
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
One active listing in Mokena
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Mokena properties I personally represented.
Active
$347,500
2 bd · 2 ba
10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Living in Mokena
About Mokena
Mokena is an incorporated Will County community with a population of 20,021 spread across six neighborhoods. The village provides direct roadway connections to several major regional employment centers and transportation facilities. Driving to Oak Brook covers a distance of 29.8 miles and takes 43 minutes. Midway International Airport is situated 27.1 miles away, which requires a drive of 52 minutes. A drive of 36.1 miles brings you directly into The Loop in 66 minutes.
The housing stock across the six neighborhoods suits buyers who prioritize consistent road access to these regional destinations. Neighborhood locations throughout the village accommodate travel to major commercial centers while offering established residential settings. Commuters can plan travel times to work hubs while exploring housing options across the community. You can examine local home prices, active housing inventory, and recent sales trends in the market section below.
Is Mokena a good place to live?
Mokena is situated in Will County and spans a total land area of 8.8 square miles. The village maintains an overall population of 20,021 residents living across 7,374 households. You can use these community metrics to understand the overall size and residential density of the area. When you review the housing stock, you will observe that local properties carry a median build year of 1995. Owner-occupied residences make up 90.6 percent of all occupied housing units in the municipality.
Evaluating local housing costs alongside household income provides a clear look at village living expenses. The median home value for residential properties in Mokena is $401,400. For residents who choose to lease a home, the median rent is $1,254 per month. Village households report a median household income of $123,889. Daily travel to work is another standard metric to consider before choosing a home. Commuters residing in the village spend an average of 30 minutes traveling to their jobs each day.
Mokena at a glance
Mokena covers 8.8 square miles of land in Will County, where a population of 20,021 resides across 7,374 total households. You can examine the summary below for key community metrics, including the median home value of $401,400, local incomes, and commute times.
Homes and neighborhoods in Mokena
Over half of Mokena's housing stock was built between 1970 and 1999, accounting for 51.9 percent of homes. An additional 24.5 percent dates to the 2000s, while 11.4 percent was built in 2010 or later. In Foxborough Estates, you will find custom two-story and ranch single-family homes built during the 2000s and 2010s. These properties feature brick and stone exteriors, attached three-car or four-car garages, and living spaces exceeding 3,500 square feet. Lots in Foxborough Estates range from one-third to over one-half acre along curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs. Grasmere offers single-family homes constructed predominantly in the 1990s and early 2000s on lots averaging one-quarter to one-third of an acre. Layouts in Grasmere include two-story traditional and ranch designs from 2,200 to 3,500 square feet with attached two-car or three-car garages.
Crystal Creek features single-family homes constructed in the late 1990s and early 2000s on lots averaging one-third of an acre. Properties in Crystal Creek span 2,400 to 3,800 square feet with multi-car garages and contemporary ranch or two-story traditional designs. Whisper Creek contains single-family homes and attached ranch-style townhomes developed in the 2000s and 2010s along cul-de-sacs. Residences in Whisper Creek measure between 1,600 and over 3,000 square feet with brick and vinyl exteriors and attached two-car garages. Manchester Cove consists of attached duplex and quad townhomes built between 2002 and 2006. These residences offer ranch and two-story layouts from 1,400 to 2,100 square feet with vinyl siding, brick accents, and attached two-car garages. The community also includes the neighborhood of Hamilton Crossing.
The Mokena housing market
In August 2026, the median sold price for a home in Mokena was $415,000. That represents an increase from September 2025, when the median sold price stood at $405,500. Buyers paid 96.6 percent of the list price in August 2026, down from 99.7 percent in September 2025.
Homes spent an average of 18 days on the market in August 2026. This pace remained steady compared to September 2025, when properties averaged 19 days on the market. Transaction activity grew over this period, rising to 51 closed sales in August 2026 from 43 in September 2025. New supply held steady, moving from 45 new listings in September 2025 to 46 in August 2026. You can check the complete market report to examine these trends across the full twelve months.
Housing stock
When you look for a home in Mokena, single-family detached properties represent the largest share at 72.8% of all inventory. Single-family attached homes account for 15.7% of residences, while multi-unit buildings make up 11.3%, and manufactured homes represent 0.2%.
Most residential construction occurred during the late twentieth century, with homes built from 1970 through 1999 accounting for 51.9% of the stock. Properties built from 2000 through 2009 make up 24.5%, while homes from 2010 or later represent 11.4%. You will also see older construction, including 10.8% built between 1940 and 1969, and 1.3% built before 1940.
Schools serving Mokena
Multiple public school districts provide educational services to households located across Mokena. Depending on your specific neighborhood, students in grades PK through 8 attend one of four elementary districts. These public systems are Mokena School District 159, Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C, New Lenox School District 122, and Summit Hill School District 161.
For high school instruction, Lincoln Way Community High School District 210 serves local students in grades 9 through 12.
Getting around
For public transportation, you can use the Mokena station or the Hickory Creek station. A transit trip to The Loop takes 66 minutes across 30.2 miles. Transit travel to Midway International Airport requires 105 minutes for a 34.6-mile trip. A transit ride to Oak Brook covers 50.4 miles and takes 187 minutes.
If you drive, reaching Oak Brook takes 43 minutes across 29.8 miles. Traveling to Midway International Airport by car takes 52 minutes for a 27.1-mile trip. A drive to The Loop covers 36.1 miles and takes 66 minutes.
Things to do in Mokena
You can spend time outdoors across several dedicated recreation areas and open parks in Mokena. Mokena Main Park provides outdoor athletic fields, playgrounds, and connections to local recreational trails. Hecht Park offers additional open green space, play structures, and grassy grounds for outdoor exercise. If you prefer walking, running, or bicycling, Old Plank Road Trail runs directly through the village. This trail connects travelers across different neighboring communities along the designated corridor.
Commercial options in the village center on dedicated shopping plazas close to local travel routes. Mokena Marketplace serves as a primary destination for your routine errands and regular retail trips. The retail center features a collection of anchor stores, smaller storefronts, and dining spots. You can browse varied shops, pick up everyday household goods, and stop for food throughout the property.
Local civic resources and sports destinations round out the activities available within the village of Mokena. Mokena Community Public Library District maintains physical borrowing collections, quiet reading desks, and research spaces. You can also head outdoors to spend an afternoon playing golf at Sanctuary Golf Course. This public golf facility provides open fairways, practice grounds, and course play for visiting golfers.
Working in Mokena
The healthcare sector provides significant local employment opportunities for residents living in Mokena. Silver Cross Hospital operates within the health system and serves as a major employer for the area. You can find career opportunities within this hospital across a range of health system positions. Living in Mokena gives you straightforward access to this major employer and its medical facilities. Silver Cross Hospital remains a key destination for healthcare employment in the local community.
Pros and cons of living in Mokena
On the positive side, you will find an established housing stock in Will County with a median build year of 1995. Homes move at a steady pace, averaging 18 days on the market in August 2026. The median sold price was $415,000 in August 2026, and transactions closed at 96.6% of the list price. In addition, you can expect an overall median commute of 30 minutes.
On the challenging side, you face longer drives to major employment hubs and airports. A drive to The Loop covers 36.1 miles and takes 66 minutes. Commuting to Oak Brook takes 43 minutes over 29.8 miles, and traveling to Midway International Airport takes 52 minutes across 27.1 miles. You may also encounter limited housing supply. During August 2026, 46 new listings entered the market while 51 homes closed. Rental choices are also narrow, as 90.6% of homes are owner-occupied.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## School Districts Serving Mokena, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: The public school districts on record for Mokena, IL, from Blake Morgan: names, links and sources, no ratings.

Mokena, IL School districts serving Mokena
The public districts on record for Mokena, IL, with the source each came from. Boundaries are the district's to set; confirm an address with the district before you rely on it.
School districts in Mokena
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Lincoln Way Community High School District 210
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Mokena School District 159
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
New Lenox School District 122
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Summit Hill School District 161
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
Talk to someone who works Mokena
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## Oak Brook, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Oak Brook, IL 60523 Oak Brook, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Oak Brook. Median value $1.4M, 48 days on market.
Oak Brook, IL holds about 3,373 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1978. Expansive custom residences, private subdivisions, and modern condominiums define the residential market. Buyers evaluate substantial lot acreage and privacy against properties in nearby Elmhurst and Downers Grove. Purchasing strategies balance architectural scale against ongoing maintenance considerations. Offers focus on privacy and construction quality.
One transaction closed in Oak Brook; the properties are below.
$1.4M median value +25.6% YoY 48 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Oak Brook · 3,373 homes $1.4M median 48d avg DOM
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Oak Brook on record
Population
8,056
Households
3,061
Median household income
$175,870
Median home value
$903,200
Median rent
$2,590
Owner-occupied
91.1%
Median year built
1979
Average commute
32 min
County
DuPage County
Land area
8 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Oak Brook
Fullersburg
Located in northeastern Oak Brook along Salt Creek, Fullersburg is one of the oldest settled areas in the village.
Historic Riverfront Wooded
Read the neighborhood page → Ginger Creek
Ginger Creek is a planned subdivision in northern Oak Brook, located south of 22nd Street and west of Route 83.
Suburban Estate lots Golf
Read the neighborhood page → Hunter Trails
Hunter Trails is a gated subdivision situated south of 31st Street.
Estate lots Suburban
Read the neighborhood page → Briarwood Lakes
Briarwood Lakes is a planned residential enclave located south of 31st Street.
Waterfront Suburban Townhomes
Read the neighborhood page → York Woods
York Woods sits in the southeastern quadrant of Oak Brook near 31st Street and York Road.
Estate lots Suburban Wooded
Read the neighborhood page →
Also in Oak Brook: Brittwood Creek, Covington, Midwest Club, Old Oak Brook, One Oak Brook Commons, Saddle Brook, Steeple Chase, Trinity Lakes, Tuscon Woods and Yorkshire Woods. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Oak Brook market right now
The Oak Brook median sold price stands at $1,400,000 as of May 2026, +25.6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $1,400,000 in May 2026. 111 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.8% of list price most recently, with 48 days on market.
Full Oak Brook market report
$1.4M median sold +25.6% year over year 48d on market
Jun May
Oak Brook median sold · trailing 12 months
Oak Brook neighborhoods side by side
Neighborhood Housing stock
Fullersburg Developed from the mid-twentieth century through recent custom infill, this area features single family homes ranging from mid-century ranches to modern builds exceeding 4,000 square feet on half-acre to acre-plus lots.
Ginger Creek Platted in the 1960s, Ginger Creek contains custom single family homes on curvilinear streets with lots averaging one acre. Architecture includes sprawling ranches, mid-century moderns, and large two-story houses with attached multi-car garages.
Hunter Trails Established in the late 1970s and 1980s, this subdivision features custom brick and stone single family homes often measuring 5,000 to over 10,000 square feet. Properties sit on half-acre to one-acre parcels along winding streets and cul-de-sacs.
Briarwood Lakes Built in the 1970s and 1980s, this community consists of single family patio homes and attached townhomes oriented around ponds and water features. Residences typically offer 2,500 to 4,000 square feet of living space with two-car attached garages.
York Woods Developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, York Woods features single family homes in traditional two-story colonial, French provincial, and split-level styles. Most houses measure between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet on half-acre suburban lots.
One closing in Oak Brook
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Oak Brook properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$190,000 40 N Tower Rd APT 14A, Oak Brook 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Living in Oak Brook
About Oak Brook
Oak Brook is a DuPage County municipality with a population of 8,056 spread across 15 neighborhoods. The community contains designated local landmarks, including the Graue Mill & Museum.
Its regional position provides vehicle access to major commercial centers and transportation hubs across the Chicago area. Drivers reach downtown Naperville in 25 minutes over a distance of 15.4 miles. A trip to O'Hare International Airport takes 37 minutes by car and covers 16.5 miles. Commuters driving to The Loop complete a 19.5-mile trip in 60 minutes.
The village suits buyers who value direct roadway access to regional employment nodes and airport connections. Housing across the 15 neighborhoods accommodates buyers who prioritize quiet residential settings alongside suburban travel routes. Review the market section below to examine local home prices, available inventory, and recent property sales figures.
Is Oak Brook a good place to live?
Oak Brook encompasses 8 square miles in DuPage County. The village is home to a population of 8,056 residents distributed across 3,061 households. Residential real estate in the community is largely owner-occupied, with homeowners making up 91.1 percent of all occupied units. If you are looking at local housing costs, the median home value is $903,200. The rental market reflects a median monthly rent of $2,590. Most of the local housing stock dates to the late twentieth century, showing a median year built of 1979.
Earning power is strong across the municipality, where the median household income reaches $175,870. If you travel daily for work, you will find an average commute time of 32 minutes. These figures describe a residential community characterized by high property values, significant household incomes, and a strong preference for homeownership. Evaluating these baseline metrics gives you a clear snapshot of the physical size, housing market, and transit expectations in Oak Brook.
Oak Brook at a glance
Oak Brook covers 8 sq mi in DuPage County and contains 3,061 households. Owner-occupied residences account for 91.1% of the housing stock, and the median home value is $903,200. You can review the table below for a summary of local figures, including income data, commute times, and housing statistics.
Homes and neighborhoods in Oak Brook
Oak Brook residential subdivisions display distinct building eras and lot layouts across the village. Homes built between 1970 and 1999 represent 64.9 percent of the local housing stock, while residences built between 1940 and 1969 account for 21.6 percent. Platted in the 1960s, Ginger Creek features curvilinear streets and lots averaging one acre. The neighborhood includes sprawling ranches, mid-century modern designs, and large two-story houses with attached multi-car garages. Nearby, York Woods developed primarily during the 1960s and 1970s. This subdivision offers single family homes on half-acre lots, with floor plans ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 square feet in colonial, French provincial, and split-level styles.
Fullersburg contains housing developed from the mid-twentieth century through recent custom infill. Properties there occupy half-acre to acre-plus lots, ranging from mid-century ranches to modern builds that exceed 4,000 square feet. Established in the late 1970s and 1980s, Hunter Trails features custom brick and stone residences along winding roads and cul-de-sacs. These parcels measure between half an acre and one acre, with houses spanning 5,000 to over 10,000 square feet. Built during the same decades, Briarwood Lakes introduces attached townhomes and single family patio homes arranged around ponds and water features. These residences provide 2,500 to 4,000 square feet of interior space alongside two-car attached garages. You can also explore named areas such as Midwest Club, Covington, Trinity Lakes, and Old Oak Brook.
The Oak Brook housing market
The median sold price for homes in Oak Brook reached $320,000 in August 2026. That figure represents a rise from September 2025, when the median sold price stood at $316,000. Marketing timelines remained consistent across this twelve-month period as buyers maintained a steady pace. Homes spent an average of 18 days on the market in August 2026, matching the 18 days recorded in September 2025.
Overall activity levels and transaction totals shifted slightly across the recorded twelve-month span. Sellers introduced 47 new listings to the market in August 2026, down from 52 new listings in September 2025. Buyers completed 33 closed purchases in August 2026, compared to 39 closed sales in September 2025. Properties achieved a sale-to-list ratio of 98.2 percent in August 2026, rising from 96.7 percent in September 2025. You can check the complete market report to follow ongoing sales patterns and local housing inventory.
Housing stock
Single-family detached homes make up 80.1% of the housing stock in Oak Brook, multi-unit buildings account for 12.2%, and single-family attached properties represent 7.7%.
Much of the village developed in the late twentieth century. Properties built between 1970 and 1999 represent 64.9% of all homes. Houses built from 1940 through 1969 make up 21.6% of the stock. Newer construction represents a smaller portion of what you find in town. Homes completed between 2000 and 2009 account for 5.9%, and those built in 2010 or later make up 7.2%. Only 0.4% of residential properties date to before 1940.
Getting around
Driving offers straightforward travel times to several major regional destinations from Oak Brook. A drive to Downtown Naperville covers 15.4 miles and takes 25 minutes. Driving to O'Hare International Airport takes 37 minutes for the 16.5-mile trip. A drive to The Loop spans 19.5 miles and takes 60 minutes.
Public transit routes also connect you to these destinations across the region. Taking transit to Downtown Naperville covers 16.4 miles and takes 104 minutes. A transit trip to The Loop takes 108 minutes over 20.8 miles. Traveling to O'Hare International Airport by transit covers 17.7 miles and takes 110 minutes.
Things to do in Oak Brook
You can spend time outdoors across several dedicated green spaces in Oak Brook. Central Park provides open grounds, athletic spaces, and recreational facilities for community activities. You can visit the Dean Nature Sanctuary - Oak Brook Park District to explore protected natural land. Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve offers wooded pathways and peaceful scenery along the water. You can also walk, run, or bike along the Salt Creek Greenway Trail, which connects to regional trail routes.
Oakbrook Center serves as the primary retail and commercial destination within the village. You will find an expansive open-air shopping environment that features national brands, specialty shops, and casual eateries. The center also includes full-service dining establishments where you can enjoy lunch or dinner after shopping. Its central position makes it a convenient focal point for shopping trips, weekend outings, and evening meals.
Local civic amenities offer recreation, sport, and community space throughout the year. You can spend an afternoon on the greens at the Oak Brook Golf Club. The Oak Brook Public Library provides print collections, digital resources, study tables, and quiet workspaces. These established public venues give you dependable options for athletic leisure, reading, and quiet research close to home.
Working in Oak Brook
Ace Hardware Corporate Headquarters is based in Oak Brook. The retail hardware company maintains its corporate campus within the village. You can find professional corporate positions and business office roles at this central facility. Having this campus in town allows you to live close to a major commercial workplace. The presence of the corporate headquarters strengthens the local business sector, offering employment opportunities directly inside the municipal borders.
Pros and cons of living in Oak Brook
On the positive side, you have direct access to key regional destinations and high rates of homeownership. A drive to Downtown Naperville takes you 25 minutes across 15.4 miles, and O'Hare International Airport is a 37-minute drive covering 16.5 miles. The average commute is 32 minutes. Owner-occupied properties make up 91.1 percent of housing across this DuPage County community of 8 square miles. In August 2026, homes spent an average of 18 days on the market before selling.
On the other hand, you face a longer journey when driving into central Chicago. Traveling 19.5 miles to The Loop takes you 60 minutes by car. You also encounter higher entry costs, shown by a median home value of $903,200 and a median monthly rent of $2,590. Most residential structures reflect an older building era, with a median build year of 1979. In addition, you choose from a limited monthly inventory, with 47 new listings and 33 closed sales recorded in August 2026.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## Chicago, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

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Summary: Chicago, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $425K, 47 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Chicago, IL 60602 Chicago, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Chicago. Median value $425K, 47 days on market.
Chicago, IL holds about 1,277,054 homes, 46% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1954. Housing stock ranges from multi-unit brick flats and vintage condominiums to detached city homes. Property buyers balance lot density and shared walls against suburban yard sizes in towns like Naperville or Downers Grove. Purchase decisions focus on street location and residential building age.
Chicago is read the same way as every other town here: comparable sales first, then the house.
$425K median value +6% YoY 47 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Chicago · 1,277,054 homes $425K median 47d avg DOM
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Chicago on record
Population
2,711,226
Households
1,160,205
Median household income
$77,902
Median home value
$334,100
Median rent
$1,440
Owner-occupied
46%
Median year built
1953
Average commute
33 min
County
Cook County
Land area
227.7 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year, 2020–2024 5-year estimate; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER, Vintage 2024. Retrieved September 2026.
Neighborhoods in Chicago
The Loop
The central business district of Chicago is bounded by Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and Roosevelt Road.
Downtown Transit Condos
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Located on the North Side along Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is bounded by Diversey Parkway to the north, North Avenue to the south, and the Chicago River to the west.
Historic Lakefront Parkside
Read the neighborhood page → Hyde Park
Situated on the South Side along Lake Michigan, Hyde Park extends from 51st Street to 60th Street, bounded westward by Washington Park.
University Historic Lakefront
Read the neighborhood page → Logan Square
Located on the Northwest Side, Logan Square is centered on Logan Boulevard, Kedzie Boulevard, and Milwaukee Avenue.
Historic Walkable Transit
Read the neighborhood page → Pilsen
Pilsen sits on the Lower West Side, bounded by the BNSF railway tracks to the north, the South Branch of the Chicago River to the south and east, and Western Avenue to the west.
Historic Arts Walkable
Read the neighborhood page → Lakeview
Bordered by Diversey Parkway, Irving Park Road, Ravenswood Avenue, and Lake Michigan, Lakeview features a mix of mid-rise brick courtyard buildings, high-rise lakefront towers, greystones, and converted walk-ups.
Lakefront Transit Walkable
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Also in Chicago: Albany Park, Andersonville, Andrews and Hurds Subdivision, Arcade Row, Archer Heights, Arizona, Armour Square, Ashburn, Auburn Gresham, Auburn Park, Austin, Avalon Highlands, Avalon Park, Avalon Trails, Avondale, Back of the Yards, Becks Park, Belmont Cragin, Belmont Gardens, Belmont Park, Beverly, Bowmanville, Brainerd, Bricktown, Brighton Park, Bronzeville, Brookdale, Bryn Mawr East, Bryn Mawr West, Essex, Forest Glen, Fulton Market District, Jackson Park Highlands District, Lakewood Balmoral Historic District, Marynook, O'Keeffe, Parkside, Peterson Park (39th Ward), The Island and Trumbull Park Homes. These have no page of their own yet; ask about any of them.
The Chicago market right now
The Chicago median sold price stands at $425,000 as of May 2026, +6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $425,000 in April 2026. 24,715 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.8% of list price most recently, with 47 days on market.
Full Chicago market report
$425K median sold +6% year over year 47d on market
Jun May
Chicago median sold · trailing 12 months
Chicago neighborhoods side by side
Neighborhood Housing stock
The Loop Residential stock consists exclusively of multi-unit high-rises and mid-rises, including converted historic commercial masonry towers and modern glass condominium buildings. Structures feature integrated parking garages set directly onto a dense commercial grid.
Lincoln Park Late 19th-century brick and greystone row houses, detached Victorians, and three-flats share a standard grid with mid-rise and high-rise condominiums along the park edge. Lots commonly measure 25 by 125 feet, and detached rear garages accessed by alleys are standard.
Hyde Park Housing includes late 19th- and early 20th-century brick two-flats, greystones, mid-century high-rise towers, and detached Prairie and Queen Anne houses. Streets follow a rectangular grid with rear alleys, and detached garages or surface spaces provide parking.
Logan Square The area features late 19th- and early 20th-century brick and greystone multi-flats, single-family bungalows, and Queen Anne houses on standard 25-foot lots. Properties border wide landscaped boulevards and grid streets with detached garages along rear alleys.
Pilsen Built largely between the 1870s and 1920s, the stock consists of two- and three-flat brick walk-ups, frame workers cottages, and masonry industrial lofts. Standard 25-by-125-foot lots align along a dense street grid served by service alleys with rear garages.
Lakeview Housing consists of Victorian frame residences, masonry greystones, brick courtyard buildings, and lakefront high-rise condominium towers. Most properties sit on standard 25-foot urban grid lots with alley-fed detached garages alongside newer multi-unit infill.
School districts in Chicago
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Chicago Public School District 299
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oaklawn School District 126
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Argo Community High School District 217
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Atwood Heights School District 125
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Bensenville School District 2
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Burbank School District 111
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Burnham School District 154-5
Grades KG–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Calumet Public School District 132
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Districts are listed by name and source only, never by rating: choosing a home by school quality is yours to weigh, and fair-housing law keeps an agent out of steering it.
Living in Chicago
About Chicago
Chicago is an incorporated city of 2,711,226 residents located in Cook County. The municipality contains 48 recognized neighborhoods, each offering residential opportunities at varying distances from central anchors. Prominent landmarks within the city include Willis Tower and Navy Pier.
Travel times across the area depend on your destination and route. Driving to The Loop takes 2 minutes across a distance of 0.3 miles. A trip to Midway International Airport requires a 26-minute drive over 11.2 miles. Reaching Oak Brook requires a 45-minute drive covering 20 miles. These travel times suit you if your routine demands direct access to core commercial centers, suburban job hubs, and regional airports.
The market section below outlines current inventory levels, local pricing trends, and recent property sales across the city.
Is Chicago a good place to live?
Chicago spans 227.7 sq mi across Cook County, providing substantial room for widespread residential communities. The city records an overall population of 2,711,226 across 1,160,205 separate residential households. Economic data indicates a median household income of $77,902 throughout the municipality. Understanding these baseline figures helps you evaluate the overall scale and economic setting of the area.
Housing data illustrates the split between local homeownership and the rental market. The owner-occupied share across the city is 46.0 percent, pointing to a balanced mix of owners and renters. Prospective home buyers encounter a median home value of $334,100 across the local housing stock. Renters navigating the residential market encounter a median rent of $1,440 each month. Residential buildings have an established history, with a median year built of 1953 across the city. Getting to work involves an average commute of 33 minutes for local travelers. Together, these statistics provide you with concrete benchmarks for housing costs, property age, and travel times.
Chicago at a glance
Covering 227.7 square miles in Cook County, Chicago has 1,160,205 households and an overall population of 2,711,226. You can review the table below for baseline metrics, including the median home value of $334,100, median rent of $1,440, and a commute of 33 minutes.
Homes and neighborhoods in Chicago
Homes built before 1940 account for 38.8 percent of residential stock across Chicago. In The Loop, residential options consist exclusively of multi-unit high-rise and mid-rise buildings. The housing includes converted historic commercial masonry towers as well as modern glass condominium buildings. These structures feature integrated parking garages that sit directly on a dense commercial street grid.
Lincoln Park and Lakeview combine street-level housing with high-rise condominium buildings along the park edge and lakefront. In Lincoln Park, late 19th-century brick and greystone row houses, detached Victorians, and three-flats share a standard grid. Lots in Lincoln Park commonly measure 25 by 125 feet, and detached rear garages accessed by alleys are standard. Lakeview features Victorian frame residences, masonry greystones, brick courtyard buildings, and newer multi-unit infill on standard 25-foot urban grid lots.
Logan Square features late 19th- and early 20th-century brick and greystone multi-flats, single-family bungalows, and Queen Anne houses on standard 25-foot lots. Properties there border wide landscaped boulevards and grid streets with detached garages along rear alleys. Pilsen consists of two- and three-flat brick walk-ups, frame workers cottages, and masonry industrial lofts built largely between the 1870s and 1920s. In Hyde Park, you see late 19th- and early 20th-century brick two-flats, greystones, mid-century high-rises, and detached Prairie and Queen Anne houses. Rectangular grid streets with rear alleys provide detached garages or surface spaces in Hyde Park.
The Chicago housing market
The Chicago housing market shows steady activity across the 12-month period ending in August 2026. The median sold price reached $483,000 in August 2026, up from $469,000 in September 2025. Homes also sold slightly faster at the end of this stretch. The average days on market dropped from 20 days in September 2025 to 17 days in August 2026.
Inventory and completed purchases remained consistent throughout the year. Buyers closed on 13 homes in August 2026, compared to 12 closed sales in September 2025. Sellers introduced 20 new listings to the market in August 2026, following 21 new listings in September 2025. The sale-to-list price ratio shifted from 99.0 percent down to 97.9 percent during this timeframe. You can review the full market report to track month-to-month changes across the city.
Housing stock
Multi-unit buildings dominate the local housing supply and account for 70.5% of all residential properties in Chicago. Single-family detached homes make up 25.6% of the mix, while single-family attached residences represent 3.5%. Manufactured housing and other dwelling types total 0.3% of the inventory.
You will encounter a substantial volume of established architecture across the city. Residential structures built before 1940 comprise 38.8% of the total housing stock. Homes built between 1940 and 1969 represent 28.7%, and properties dating from 1970 through 1999 account for 17.6%. Construction from 2000 to 2009 represents 8.6%, while properties constructed in 2010 or later make up 6.3%.
Schools serving Chicago
Multiple school districts serve areas across Chicago. Chicago Public School District 299 operates as a unified district serving prekindergarten through twelfth grade. High school students in certain boundaries attend Argo Community High School District 217, which covers grades 9 through 12.
Elementary districts serving prekindergarten through eighth grade include Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oaklawn School District 126, Atwood Heights School District 125, and Bensenville School District 2. Other elementary providers include Burbank School District 111, Calumet Public School District 132, and Burnham School District 154-5, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade. For higher education options in the city, you will find The University of Chicago.
Getting around
Public transportation options include Chicago Union Station. If you commute to The Loop, driving covers 0.3 miles and takes two minutes. That same trip to The Loop takes 13 minutes over one mile when you ride transit.
Reaching Midway International Airport takes 26 minutes by car across 11.2 miles, or 67 minutes across 11.3 miles by transit. If you travel to Oak Brook, the drive takes 45 minutes to cover 20 miles. Taking transit to Oak Brook covers 21.2 miles and requires 117 minutes.
Things to do in Chicago
You can explore open grounds and recreation corridors across the city throughout the year. Millennium Park provides public green space and connections to nearby outdoor destinations. If you prefer walking or cycling, The 606 offers a designated trail route through urban neighborhoods. You can also walk along the pedestrian paths of the Chicago Riverwalk, or you can spend an afternoon at North Avenue Beach along the lake.
Spectator entertainment and athletic competitions center around prominent venues in the city. You can attend games and major events at Wrigley Field, or you can see matches and live performances at the United Center. If you want to play a round of golf, you can choose between Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course and Jackson Park Golf Course. Both courses give you outdoor athletic options within city limits.
Civic institutions provide indoor study areas, expansive collections, and quiet working environments across the community. You can visit the Harold Washington Library Center, which serves as the central anchor for the Chicago Public Library. This facility offers public reading rooms, reference materials, and spaces to read or study downtown. Additional branch locations of the library system serve readers throughout different parts of Chicago.
Working in Chicago
You will find several large organizations anchoring employment across Chicago. Northwestern Memorial Hospital operates as a health system and serves as a major employer. Rush University Medical Center also functions as a health system and a major employer. United Airlines Headquarters maintains its corporate headquarters in Chicago within the aviation sector. You can explore career opportunities across these health systems, corporate facilities, and aviation offices.
Pros and cons of living in Chicago
Living in Chicago offers quick access to central employment hubs and established housing options. A drive to The Loop covers 0.3 miles in 2 minutes. Midway International Airport sits 11.2 miles away, which takes 26 minutes by car. The overall median home value is $334,100, and the median monthly rent is $1,440.
Other factors require planning when you evaluate travel times and housing conditions. The average commute across the city is 33 minutes, while driving 20 miles to Oak Brook takes 45 minutes. Most residential structures are older, reflecting a citywide median construction year of 1953. In August 2026, the market recorded 20 new listings, 13 closed sales, and an average of 17 days on the market. The median sold price reached $483,000 that month, with buyers paying 97.9% of list price. Owner-occupied units account for 46.0% of homes across the 227.7 square miles of land in Cook County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER.
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## School Districts Serving Chicago, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: The public school districts on record for Chicago, IL, from Blake Morgan: names, links and sources, no ratings.

Chicago, IL School districts serving Chicago
The public districts on record for Chicago, IL, with the source each came from. Boundaries are the district's to set; confirm an address with the district before you rely on it.
School districts in Chicago
From public records, with the source for each. District boundaries do not follow city lines; check the address with the district.
Chicago Public School District 299
Grades PK–12 · Unified district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oaklawn School District 126
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Argo Community High School District 217
Grades 9–12 · High school district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Atwood Heights School District 125
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Bensenville School District 2
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Burbank School District 111
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Burnham School District 154-5
Grades KG–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
Calumet Public School District 132
Grades PK–8 · Elementary district · NCES EDGE school district boundaries 2024-2025, September 2026
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## Cress Creek Neighborhood Guide: Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: Cress Creek is a residential subdivision in northern Naperville situated around the Cress Creek Country Club golf course. Developed primarily between the 1

Naperville, IL Cress Creek, Naperville
A Naperville, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Cress Creek is a residential subdivision in northern Naperville situated around the Cress Creek Country Club golf course. Developed primarily between the 1960s and 1980s, the housing includes traditional two-story colonials, ranches, and split-level homes on quarter-acre to half-acre lots along winding streets.
Homes in Cress Creek
Developed primarily between the 1960s and 1980s, this subdivision contains custom single-family homes and townhomes in colonial, ranch, and split-level styles. Houses typically range from 2,500 to 4,500 square feet with attached garages on quarter- to half-acre lots along winding streets.
Cress Creek sits inside Naperville, so the Naperville market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Golf Suburban
Homes for sale in Naperville Naperville market report
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Cress Creek Country Club
McDowell Grove Forest Preserve
West Branch DuPage River
Naperville market snapshot
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Naperville neighborhoods
White Eagle
White Eagle is a planned residential community in western Naperville built largely in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Read the neighborhood page → Ashbury
Ashbury is a master-planned subdivision in southern Naperville developed in the 1990s.
Read the neighborhood page → Hobson West
Hobson West is a subdivision located just southwest of downtown Naperville, established in the 1970s.
Read the neighborhood page → Saybrook
Saybrook is a northern Naperville subdivision developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s.
Read the neighborhood page → Brookdale
Brookdale is a north Naperville subdivision platted in the 1970s and 1980s, bounded roughly by Interstate 88 to the north and Diehl Road.
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## White Eagle Neighborhood Guide: Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: White Eagle is a planned residential community in western Naperville built largely in the 1990s and early 2000s. The neighborhood surrounds the 27-hole Whi

Naperville, IL White Eagle, Naperville
A Naperville, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
White Eagle is a planned residential community in western Naperville built largely in the 1990s and early 2000s. The neighborhood surrounds the 27-hole White Eagle Golf Club and contains brick two-story single-family homes, luxury executive homes, and attached townhomes with retention ponds throughout.
Homes in White Eagle
Built mainly in the 1990s and 2000s, this master-planned community features brick traditional single-family homes and attached townhomes. Detached homes generally span 3,000 to 5,500 square feet on quarter- to half-acre lots arranged along cul-de-sacs with three-car garages.
White Eagle sits inside Naperville, so the Naperville market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Golf Suburban Townhomes
Homes for sale in Naperville Naperville market report
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White Eagle Golf Club
White Eagle Park
Route 59
Naperville market snapshot
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Naperville neighborhoods
Cress Creek
Cress Creek is a residential subdivision in northern Naperville situated around the Cress Creek Country Club golf course.
Read the neighborhood page → Ashbury
Ashbury is a master-planned subdivision in southern Naperville developed in the 1990s.
Read the neighborhood page → Hobson West
Hobson West is a subdivision located just southwest of downtown Naperville, established in the 1970s.
Read the neighborhood page → Saybrook
Saybrook is a northern Naperville subdivision developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s.
Read the neighborhood page → Brookdale
Brookdale is a north Naperville subdivision platted in the 1970s and 1980s, bounded roughly by Interstate 88 to the north and Diehl Road.
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## Ashbury Neighborhood Guide: Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville/ashbury
Summary: Ashbury is a master-planned subdivision in southern Naperville developed in the 1990s. The area features two-story brick and siding single-family houses wi

Naperville, IL Ashbury, Naperville
A Naperville, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Ashbury is a master-planned subdivision in southern Naperville developed in the 1990s. The area features two-story brick and siding single-family houses with attached multi-car garages on curvilinear streets. Neighborhood amenities include an aquatic center and paved walking paths.
Homes in Ashbury
Constructed during the 1990s, this subdivision consists of two-story traditional and colonial single-family homes. Residences typically measure between 2,500 and 4,000 square feet with two- or three-car garages, situated on curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs with quarter- to third-acre lots.
Ashbury sits inside Naperville, so the Naperville market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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Ashbury Community Clubhouse and Pool
Ashbury Park
Patterson Prairie
Naperville market snapshot
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Naperville neighborhoods
Cress Creek
Cress Creek is a residential subdivision in northern Naperville situated around the Cress Creek Country Club golf course.
Read the neighborhood page → White Eagle
White Eagle is a planned residential community in western Naperville built largely in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Read the neighborhood page → Hobson West
Hobson West is a subdivision located just southwest of downtown Naperville, established in the 1970s.
Read the neighborhood page → Saybrook
Saybrook is a northern Naperville subdivision developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s.
Read the neighborhood page → Brookdale
Brookdale is a north Naperville subdivision platted in the 1970s and 1980s, bounded roughly by Interstate 88 to the north and Diehl Road.
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## Hobson West Neighborhood Guide: Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville/hobson-west
Summary: Hobson West is a subdivision located just southwest of downtown Naperville, established in the 1970s. The housing consists predominantly of custom-built tw

Naperville, IL Hobson West, Naperville
A Naperville, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Hobson West is a subdivision located just southwest of downtown Naperville, established in the 1970s. The housing consists predominantly of custom-built two-story homes, split-levels, and ranches on mature tree-lined streets near the West Branch DuPage River corridor.
Homes in Hobson West
Built largely in the late 1970s and 1980s, the neighborhood features two-story colonial and transitional single-family houses. Homes typically range from 2,400 to 3,800 square feet on mature, third-acre lots along curvilinear interior streets with attached two-car garages.
Hobson West sits inside Naperville, so the Naperville market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Wooded
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Hobson West Pool and Tennis Club
West Branch DuPage River
Naperville Central High School
Naperville market snapshot
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Naperville neighborhoods
Cress Creek
Cress Creek is a residential subdivision in northern Naperville situated around the Cress Creek Country Club golf course.
Read the neighborhood page → White Eagle
White Eagle is a planned residential community in western Naperville built largely in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Read the neighborhood page → Ashbury
Ashbury is a master-planned subdivision in southern Naperville developed in the 1990s.
Read the neighborhood page → Saybrook
Saybrook is a northern Naperville subdivision developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s.
Read the neighborhood page → Brookdale
Brookdale is a north Naperville subdivision platted in the 1970s and 1980s, bounded roughly by Interstate 88 to the north and Diehl Road.
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## Saybrook Neighborhood Guide: Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville/saybrook
Summary: Saybrook is a northern Naperville subdivision developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. It features mid-century ranches, split-levels, and traditional tw

Naperville, IL Saybrook, Naperville
A Naperville, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Saybrook is a northern Naperville subdivision developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. It features mid-century ranches, split-levels, and traditional two-story colonials situated on quarter-acre lots. It lies south of Interstate 88 and east of Ogden Avenue.
Homes in Saybrook
Established in the late 1960s and 1970s, this fully built-out neighborhood features two-story colonials, split-levels, and ranches. Single-family homes average 2,000 to 3,000 square feet and sit on quarter-acre lots along winding roads with attached two-car garages.
Saybrook sits inside Naperville, so the Naperville market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban
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Saybrook Bath and Racquet Club
Ogden Avenue Corridor
Burlington Northern Railroad Corridor
Naperville market snapshot
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Naperville neighborhoods
Cress Creek
Cress Creek is a residential subdivision in northern Naperville situated around the Cress Creek Country Club golf course.
Read the neighborhood page → White Eagle
White Eagle is a planned residential community in western Naperville built largely in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Read the neighborhood page → Ashbury
Ashbury is a master-planned subdivision in southern Naperville developed in the 1990s.
Read the neighborhood page → Hobson West
Hobson West is a subdivision located just southwest of downtown Naperville, established in the 1970s.
Read the neighborhood page → Brookdale
Brookdale is a north Naperville subdivision platted in the 1970s and 1980s, bounded roughly by Interstate 88 to the north and Diehl Road.
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## Brookdale Neighborhood Guide: Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville/brookdale
Summary: Brookdale is a north Naperville subdivision platted in the 1970s and 1980s, bounded roughly by Interstate 88 to the north and Diehl Road. The housing stock

Naperville, IL Brookdale, Naperville
A Naperville, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Brookdale is a north Naperville subdivision platted in the 1970s and 1980s, bounded roughly by Interstate 88 to the north and Diehl Road. The housing stock comprises single-family colonials, split-levels, and two-story houses alongside Brookdale Racquet Club and multiple municipal park sites.
Homes in Brookdale
Developed predominantly in the 1970s and 1980s, the area contains two-story colonials, split-level single-family houses, and attached townhomes. Detached residences typically range from 1,800 to 2,800 square feet on quarter-acre lots with attached two-car garages.
Brookdale sits inside Naperville, so the Naperville market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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Brookdale Racquet Club
Brookdale Park
Diehl Road Corridor
Naperville market snapshot
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Naperville neighborhoods
Cress Creek
Cress Creek is a residential subdivision in northern Naperville situated around the Cress Creek Country Club golf course.
Read the neighborhood page → White Eagle
White Eagle is a planned residential community in western Naperville built largely in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Read the neighborhood page → Ashbury
Ashbury is a master-planned subdivision in southern Naperville developed in the 1990s.
Read the neighborhood page → Hobson West
Hobson West is a subdivision located just southwest of downtown Naperville, established in the 1970s.
Read the neighborhood page → Saybrook
Saybrook is a northern Naperville subdivision developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s.
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## Winston Village Neighborhood Guide: Bolingbrook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook/winston-village
Summary: Built beginning in the late 1960s by Centex Homes, Winston Village is one of the earliest residential sectors in Bolingbrook. The area features a mix of at

Bolingbrook, IL Winston Village, Bolingbrook
A Bolingbrook, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Built beginning in the late 1960s by Centex Homes, Winston Village is one of the earliest residential sectors in Bolingbrook. The area features a mix of attached townhomes and detached single-family split-level and two-story houses. It sits east of Route 53 and south of Boughton Road, organized around winding residential streets, neighborhood ponds, and parks.
Homes in Winston Village
Developed primarily in the late 1960s and 1970s, this subdivision contains a mix of ranch homes, split-levels, two-story houses, and attached townhomes. Properties typically include one- or two-car garages, modest suburban lots, and layouts arranged along curvilinear street networks.
Winston Village sits inside Bolingbrook, so the Bolingbrook market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Townhomes Parkside
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Winston Woods Park
Illinois Route 53
DuPage River greenway
Winston Village Clubhouse
Bolingbrook market snapshot
$405K median value +4.1% YoY 44 avg days 1 listing here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Bolingbrook neighborhoods
Augusta Village
Augusta Village is a planned subdivision in western Bolingbrook, bounded roughly by Rodeo Drive, 115th Street, and Weber Road.
Read the neighborhood page → River Hills
River Hills sits in south-central Bolingbrook along the East Branch DuPage River.
Read the neighborhood page → Bloomfield West
Bloomfield West is a residential subdivision in northwestern Bolingbrook near the boundary with Plainfield.
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## Augusta Village Neighborhood Guide: Bolingbrook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook/augusta-village
Summary: Augusta Village is a planned subdivision in western Bolingbrook, bounded roughly by Rodeo Drive, 115th Street, and Weber Road. Developed primarily during t

Bolingbrook, IL Augusta Village, Bolingbrook
A Bolingbrook, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Augusta Village is a planned subdivision in western Bolingbrook, bounded roughly by Rodeo Drive, 115th Street, and Weber Road. Developed primarily during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the housing stock consists of two-story detached single-family residences with attached multi-car garages and open interior floorplans.
Homes in Augusta Village
Built mainly in the early 2000s, the neighborhood consists of two-story detached single-family residences ranging from 2,000 to over 3,500 square feet. Homes generally feature brick or vinyl facades, attached two- or three-car garages, and standard quarter-acre lots set along winding streets and cul-de-sacs.
Augusta Village sits inside Bolingbrook, so the Bolingbrook market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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Augusta Village Park
Weber Road Corridor
Annerino Community Center
Rodeo Drive
Bolingbrook market snapshot
$405K median value +4.1% YoY 44 avg days 1 listing here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Bolingbrook neighborhoods
Winston Village
Built beginning in the late 1960s by Centex Homes, Winston Village is one of the earliest residential sectors in Bolingbrook.
Read the neighborhood page → River Hills
River Hills sits in south-central Bolingbrook along the East Branch DuPage River.
Read the neighborhood page → Bloomfield West
Bloomfield West is a residential subdivision in northwestern Bolingbrook near the boundary with Plainfield.
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## River Hills Neighborhood Guide: Bolingbrook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook/river-hills
Summary: River Hills sits in south-central Bolingbrook along the East Branch DuPage River. Developed in the late 1980s and 1990s, the subdivision features contempor

Bolingbrook, IL River Hills, Bolingbrook
A Bolingbrook, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
River Hills sits in south-central Bolingbrook along the East Branch DuPage River. Developed in the late 1980s and 1990s, the subdivision features contemporary two-story and split-level single-family homes. The neighborhood is defined by riverfront greenbelts, native wetlands, and access to regional recreational trails.
Homes in River Hills
Constructed during the late 1980s and 1990s, River Hills features two-story traditional homes and split-levels with attached two-car garages. Typical footprints range from 1,800 to 2,600 square feet, sited on curved streets terminating in cul-de-sacs with fully established landscaping.
River Hills sits inside Bolingbrook, so the Bolingbrook market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Riverfront Parkside
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East Branch DuPage River
Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm
DuPage River Trail
Royce Road
Bolingbrook market snapshot
$405K median value +4.1% YoY 44 avg days 1 listing here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Bolingbrook neighborhoods
Winston Village
Built beginning in the late 1960s by Centex Homes, Winston Village is one of the earliest residential sectors in Bolingbrook.
Read the neighborhood page → Augusta Village
Augusta Village is a planned subdivision in western Bolingbrook, bounded roughly by Rodeo Drive, 115th Street, and Weber Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Bloomfield West
Bloomfield West is a residential subdivision in northwestern Bolingbrook near the boundary with Plainfield.
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## Bloomfield West Neighborhood Guide: Bolingbrook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook/bloomfield-west
Summary: Bloomfield West is a residential subdivision in northwestern Bolingbrook near the boundary with Plainfield. The neighborhood was built largely during the l

Bolingbrook, IL Bloomfield West, Bolingbrook
A Bolingbrook, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Bloomfield West is a residential subdivision in northwestern Bolingbrook near the boundary with Plainfield. The neighborhood was built largely during the late 1990s and early 2000s and is composed of large traditional two-story single-family homes on standard lots, bordered by 111th Street and Essington Road.
Homes in Bloomfield West
This subdivision was constructed primarily throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s with two-story traditional single-family homes. Residences commonly offer between 2,200 and 3,200 square feet of interior space, two- to three-car front-facing garages, and quarter-acre parcels on suburban street loops.
Bloomfield West sits inside Bolingbrook, so the Bolingbrook market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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Bloomfield West Park
111th Street
Prairieview Park
Essington Road
Bolingbrook market snapshot
$405K median value +4.1% YoY 44 avg days 1 listing here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Bolingbrook neighborhoods
Winston Village
Built beginning in the late 1960s by Centex Homes, Winston Village is one of the earliest residential sectors in Bolingbrook.
Read the neighborhood page → Augusta Village
Augusta Village is a planned subdivision in western Bolingbrook, bounded roughly by Rodeo Drive, 115th Street, and Weber Road.
Read the neighborhood page → River Hills
River Hills sits in south-central Bolingbrook along the East Branch DuPage River.
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## Downtown Oswego Neighborhood Guide: Oswego, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oswego/downtown-oswego
Summary: Centered along Main Street and the eastern banks of the Fox River, Downtown Oswego features 19th-century commercial storefronts, historic Victorian and Que

Oswego, IL Downtown Oswego, Oswego
A Oswego, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Centered along Main Street and the eastern banks of the Fox River, Downtown Oswego features 19th-century commercial storefronts, historic Victorian and Queen Anne homes, and recent mixed-use infill developments. The district contains local municipal buildings, public plazas, and connections to regional river trails.
Homes in Downtown Oswego
Late 19th- to mid-20th-century single-family homes, including Victorian, Craftsman, and vernacular cottages, set on a traditional grid with mature trees and detached garages, alongside mixed-use commercial buildings with upper-floor apartments.
Downtown Oswego sits inside Oswego, so the Oswego market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Historic Riverfront Downtown Dining
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Fox River
Hudson Crossing Park
Oswego Village Hall
Main Street Commercial Corridor
Oswego market snapshot
$404K median value +12.1% YoY 49 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Oswego neighborhoods
Churchill Club
Churchill Club is a master-planned community situated in eastern Oswego near Route 30 and Wolfs Crossing Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Blackberry Crossing
Blackberry Crossing is a residential subdivision located in western Oswego south of US Route 34.
Read the neighborhood page → Gates Creek
Located south of Route 71, Gates Creek is a suburban subdivision established in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Read the neighborhood page → Ogden Falls
Ogden Falls sits along US Route 34 near the northern boundary of Oswego.
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## Churchill Club Neighborhood Guide: Oswego, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oswego/churchill-club
Summary: Churchill Club is a master-planned community situated in eastern Oswego near Route 30 and Wolfs Crossing Road. Developed in the mid-2000s, housing stock in

Oswego, IL Churchill Club, Oswego
A Oswego, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Churchill Club is a master-planned community situated in eastern Oswego near Route 30 and Wolfs Crossing Road. Developed in the mid-2000s, housing stock includes single-family detached houses and attached townhomes centered around a community clubhouse, neighborhood green spaces, and schools.
Homes in Churchill Club
Built primarily in the mid-2000s, this planned subdivision features two-story traditional single-family homes and attached multi-unit townhomes with two- to three-car garages, set on curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs.
Churchill Club sits inside Oswego, so the Oswego market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Townhomes Parkside
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Wolfs Crossing Road
Churchill Club Clubhouse
Churchill Elementary School
Oswego market snapshot
$404K median value +12.1% YoY 49 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Oswego neighborhoods
Downtown Oswego
Centered along Main Street and the eastern banks of the Fox River, Downtown Oswego features 19th-century commercial storefronts, historic Victorian and Queen Anne homes, and recent mixed-use infill developments.
Read the neighborhood page → Blackberry Crossing
Blackberry Crossing is a residential subdivision located in western Oswego south of US Route 34.
Read the neighborhood page → Gates Creek
Located south of Route 71, Gates Creek is a suburban subdivision established in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Read the neighborhood page → Ogden Falls
Ogden Falls sits along US Route 34 near the northern boundary of Oswego.
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## Blackberry Crossing Neighborhood Guide: Oswego, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oswego/blackberry-crossing
Summary: Blackberry Crossing is a residential subdivision located in western Oswego south of US Route 34. Built largely throughout the 2000s, it consists of contemp

Oswego, IL Blackberry Crossing, Oswego
A Oswego, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Blackberry Crossing is a residential subdivision located in western Oswego south of US Route 34. Built largely throughout the 2000s, it consists of contemporary two-story and ranch single-family residences as well as townhome developments, surrounding local parks and stormwater ponds.
Homes in Blackberry Crossing
Constructed during the 2000s, this subdivision contains two-story traditional single-family houses and attached townhomes with two-car garages, arranged along winding streets and cul-de-sacs on standard suburban lots.
Blackberry Crossing sits inside Oswego, so the Oswego market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Townhomes Parkside
Homes for sale in Oswego Oswego market report
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US Route 34
Blackberry Crossing West Park
Orchard Road Corridor
Oswego market snapshot
$404K median value +12.1% YoY 49 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Oswego neighborhoods
Downtown Oswego
Centered along Main Street and the eastern banks of the Fox River, Downtown Oswego features 19th-century commercial storefronts, historic Victorian and Queen Anne homes, and recent mixed-use infill developments.
Read the neighborhood page → Churchill Club
Churchill Club is a master-planned community situated in eastern Oswego near Route 30 and Wolfs Crossing Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Gates Creek
Located south of Route 71, Gates Creek is a suburban subdivision established in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Read the neighborhood page → Ogden Falls
Ogden Falls sits along US Route 34 near the northern boundary of Oswego.
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## Gates Creek Neighborhood Guide: Oswego, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oswego/gates-creek
Summary: Located south of Route 71, Gates Creek is a suburban subdivision established in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The neighborhood features traditional singl

Oswego, IL Gates Creek, Oswego
A Oswego, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Located south of Route 71, Gates Creek is a suburban subdivision established in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The neighborhood features traditional single-family homes with multi-car garages and sidewalks connecting directly to nearby regional recreation complexes.
Homes in Gates Creek
Developed mainly in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Gates Creek consists of two-story and ranch-style single-family houses with attached two- and three-car garages on quarter- to third-acre lots along winding suburban roads.
Gates Creek sits inside Oswego, so the Oswego market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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Illinois Route 71
Prairie Point Community Park
Oswego East High School
Oswego market snapshot
$404K median value +12.1% YoY 49 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Oswego neighborhoods
Downtown Oswego
Centered along Main Street and the eastern banks of the Fox River, Downtown Oswego features 19th-century commercial storefronts, historic Victorian and Queen Anne homes, and recent mixed-use infill developments.
Read the neighborhood page → Churchill Club
Churchill Club is a master-planned community situated in eastern Oswego near Route 30 and Wolfs Crossing Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Blackberry Crossing
Blackberry Crossing is a residential subdivision located in western Oswego south of US Route 34.
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Ogden Falls sits along US Route 34 near the northern boundary of Oswego.
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## Ogden Falls Neighborhood Guide: Oswego, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oswego/ogden-falls
Summary: Ogden Falls sits along US Route 34 near the northern boundary of Oswego. Developed during the early 2000s, this neighborhood includes both detached single-

Oswego, IL Ogden Falls, Oswego
A Oswego, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Ogden Falls sits along US Route 34 near the northern boundary of Oswego. Developed during the early 2000s, this neighborhood includes both detached single-family houses and multi-family townhomes, with immediate access to adjacent commercial centers along the highway.
Homes in Ogden Falls
Established in the early to mid-2000s, Ogden Falls offers a mix of two-story single-family homes and attached townhomes with front-loading garages, set along curvilinear residential streets.
Ogden Falls sits inside Oswego, so the Oswego market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
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Oswego market snapshot
$404K median value +12.1% YoY 49 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
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Downtown Oswego
Centered along Main Street and the eastern banks of the Fox River, Downtown Oswego features 19th-century commercial storefronts, historic Victorian and Queen Anne homes, and recent mixed-use infill developments.
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Churchill Club is a master-planned community situated in eastern Oswego near Route 30 and Wolfs Crossing Road.
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Blackberry Crossing is a residential subdivision located in western Oswego south of US Route 34.
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Located south of Route 71, Gates Creek is a suburban subdivision established in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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## Friars Cove Neighborhood Guide: Addison, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: Friars Cove is a residential neighborhood situated in northern Addison along the western bank of Salt Creek. Developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, th

Addison, IL Friars Cove, Addison
A Addison, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Friars Cove is a residential neighborhood situated in northern Addison along the western bank of Salt Creek. Developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, the area consists of single-family ranch and split-level homes on mature lots. It centers around a private community lake and clubhouse and borders the Salt Creek Greenway.
Homes in Friars Cove
Developed mostly in the 1960s and 1970s, Friars Cove features single-family homes in ranch, bi-level, and two-story styles. The neighborhood is laid out on winding streets and cul-de-sacs with lots that often measure between a quarter and a third of an acre.
Friars Cove sits inside Addison, so the Addison market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Waterfront Parkside
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Addison market snapshot
$420K median value +7.7% YoY 45 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
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Foxdale
Foxdale is a residential subdivision located in western Addison, north of Lake Street and east of Swift Road.
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Farmwood is a suburban subdivision located south of Army Trail Road in western Addison.
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Kings Point is a residential subdivision situated in eastern Addison, south of Lake Street and east of Interstate 290.
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## Foxdale Neighborhood Guide: Addison, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: Foxdale is a residential subdivision located in western Addison, north of Lake Street and east of Swift Road. Housing stock comprises split-level, bi-level

Addison, IL Foxdale, Addison
A Addison, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Foxdale is a residential subdivision located in western Addison, north of Lake Street and east of Swift Road. Housing stock comprises split-level, bi-level, and two-story homes constructed in the 1970s and 1980s. The neighborhood features standard suburban street grids, cul-de-sacs, and dedicated parkland.
Homes in Foxdale
Foxdale contains single-family residences constructed predominantly in the 1970s, including ranches, split-levels, and two-story layouts. Houses generally range from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet, include attached garages, and occupy curvilinear street layouts.
Foxdale sits inside Addison, so the Addison market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
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Addison market snapshot
$420K median value +7.7% YoY 45 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Addison neighborhoods
Friars Cove
Friars Cove is a residential neighborhood situated in northern Addison along the western bank of Salt Creek.
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Farmwood is a suburban subdivision located south of Army Trail Road in western Addison.
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Kings Point is a residential subdivision situated in eastern Addison, south of Lake Street and east of Interstate 290.
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## Farmwood Neighborhood Guide: Addison, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: Farmwood is a suburban subdivision located south of Army Trail Road in western Addison. Built during the late 1970s and 1980s, the neighborhood features tw

Addison, IL Farmwood, Addison
A Addison, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Farmwood is a suburban subdivision located south of Army Trail Road in western Addison. Built during the late 1970s and 1980s, the neighborhood features two-story and split-level detached residences on quarter-acre parcels with sidewalks and curved residential roads surrounding a central neighborhood park.
Homes in Farmwood
Built primarily during the 1970s and 1980s, Farmwood consists of single-family split-level, ranch, and two-story traditional homes. Properties typically feature two-car attached garages and sit on quarter-acre lots along curving suburban streets and cul-de-sacs.
Farmwood sits inside Addison, so the Addison market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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Farmwood Park
Army Trail Road
Swift Road
Westwood Park
Addison market snapshot
$420K median value +7.7% YoY 45 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Addison neighborhoods
Friars Cove
Friars Cove is a residential neighborhood situated in northern Addison along the western bank of Salt Creek.
Read the neighborhood page → Foxdale
Foxdale is a residential subdivision located in western Addison, north of Lake Street and east of Swift Road.
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Kings Point is a residential subdivision situated in eastern Addison, south of Lake Street and east of Interstate 290.
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## Kings Point Neighborhood Guide: Addison, IL · Blake Morgan

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Summary: Kings Point is a residential subdivision situated in eastern Addison, south of Lake Street and east of Interstate 290. The area features a mix of single-fa

Addison, IL Kings Point, Addison
A Addison, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Kings Point is a residential subdivision situated in eastern Addison, south of Lake Street and east of Interstate 290. The area features a mix of single-family split-level and ranch homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, alongside localized townhome developments and open green spaces.
Homes in Kings Point
Kings Point features single-family homes constructed throughout the 1970s, with common styles including split-levels, raised ranches, and two-story houses. Properties average around 1,800 to 2,600 square feet with two-car garages on suburban lots.
Kings Point sits inside Addison, so the Addison market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
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Kings Point Park
Interstate 290
Lake Street
Addison Ice Arena
Addison market snapshot
$420K median value +7.7% YoY 45 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Addison neighborhoods
Friars Cove
Friars Cove is a residential neighborhood situated in northern Addison along the western bank of Salt Creek.
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Foxdale is a residential subdivision located in western Addison, north of Lake Street and east of Swift Road.
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Farmwood is a suburban subdivision located south of Army Trail Road in western Addison.
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## Downtown Downers Grove Neighborhood Guide: Downers Grove, IL

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Summary: Downtown Downers Grove is the historic and commercial center of the village, located along Main Street and the BNSF railway line. Housing includes vintage

Downers Grove, IL Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove
A Downers Grove, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Downtown Downers Grove is the historic and commercial center of the village, located along Main Street and the BNSF railway line. Housing includes vintage brick multi-unit buildings, condominiums, and attached townhomes, alongside single-family homes on adjacent grid streets. The area features the historic Tivoli Theatre, boutique storefronts, and the central commuter rail station.
Homes in Downtown Downers Grove
Multi-story mid-rise condominiums, modern townhomes, and mixed-use residential buildings constructed from the late 1990s through the 2020s, along with converted historic structures. Units typically feature attached parking garages and lack private yards.
Downtown Downers Grove sits inside Downers Grove, so the Downers Grove market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
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Downers Grove Main Street Metra Station
Tivoli Theatre
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Fishtree Park
Downers Grove market snapshot
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Downers Grove neighborhoods
Randall Park
Randall Park is an established residential neighborhood located southeast of downtown, centered around the public park of the same name.
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The Prince Pond neighborhood is situated just north of the downtown core and the railroad tracks.
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Denburn Woods is a heavily forested residential enclave located southwest of downtown, bounded roughly by Maple Avenue, 59th Street, and Main Street.
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Orchard Brook is a planned subdivision established in the late 1960s in northern Downers Grove, situated between 35th Street, Highland Avenue, and Meyr Road.
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Belmont occupies the western section of Downers Grove around the Belmont Metra station and Belmont Road.
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## Randall Park Neighborhood Guide: Downers Grove, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/randall-park
Summary: Randall Park is an established residential neighborhood located southeast of downtown, centered around the public park of the same name. Housing stock feat

Downers Grove, IL Randall Park, Downers Grove
A Downers Grove, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Randall Park is an established residential neighborhood located southeast of downtown, centered around the public park of the same name. Housing stock features a mix of early twentieth-century architectural styles, including American Foursquares, Craftsman bungalows, Sears catalog kit homes, and modern infill construction on standard suburban lots with mature trees.
Homes in Randall Park
Single-family homes along a traditional grid, featuring late 19th- to mid-20th-century Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, and American Foursquares alongside modern infill construction. Lots are typically rectangular with detached rear garages accessed via driveways.
Randall Park sits inside Downers Grove, so the Downers Grove market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
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Randall Park
Fairview Avenue Metra Station
Maple Avenue Corridor
Downers Grove market snapshot
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Downers Grove neighborhoods
Downtown Downers Grove
Downtown Downers Grove is the historic and commercial center of the village, located along Main Street and the BNSF railway line.
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The Prince Pond neighborhood is situated just north of the downtown core and the railroad tracks.
Read the neighborhood page → Denburn Woods
Denburn Woods is a heavily forested residential enclave located southwest of downtown, bounded roughly by Maple Avenue, 59th Street, and Main Street.
Read the neighborhood page → Orchard Brook
Orchard Brook is a planned subdivision established in the late 1960s in northern Downers Grove, situated between 35th Street, Highland Avenue, and Meyr Road.
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Belmont occupies the western section of Downers Grove around the Belmont Metra station and Belmont Road.
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## Prince Pond Neighborhood Guide: Downers Grove, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/prince-pond
Summary: The Prince Pond neighborhood is situated just north of the downtown core and the railroad tracks. Developed primarily in the late nineteenth and early twen

Downers Grove, IL Prince Pond, Downers Grove
A Downers Grove, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
The Prince Pond neighborhood is situated just north of the downtown core and the railroad tracks. Developed primarily in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, it surrounds Prince Pond, an amenity used for winter ice skating. Homes include Victorians, Queen Annes, and traditional cottages alongside modern infill residences.
Homes in Prince Pond
Single-family residences on gridded residential streets, ranging from early 20th-century bungalows and Cape Cods to two-story contemporary tear-down replacements. Lot sizes generally range from 50 to 75 feet in width, with detached or attached garages.
Prince Pond sits inside Downers Grove, so the Downers Grove market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Historic Walkable Parkside
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Prince Pond
Downers Grove North High School
Franklin Street Corridor
Downers Grove market snapshot
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Downers Grove neighborhoods
Downtown Downers Grove
Downtown Downers Grove is the historic and commercial center of the village, located along Main Street and the BNSF railway line.
Read the neighborhood page → Randall Park
Randall Park is an established residential neighborhood located southeast of downtown, centered around the public park of the same name.
Read the neighborhood page → Denburn Woods
Denburn Woods is a heavily forested residential enclave located southwest of downtown, bounded roughly by Maple Avenue, 59th Street, and Main Street.
Read the neighborhood page → Orchard Brook
Orchard Brook is a planned subdivision established in the late 1960s in northern Downers Grove, situated between 35th Street, Highland Avenue, and Meyr Road.
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Belmont occupies the western section of Downers Grove around the Belmont Metra station and Belmont Road.
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## Denburn Woods Neighborhood Guide: Downers Grove, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/denburn-woods
Summary: Denburn Woods is a heavily forested residential enclave located southwest of downtown, bounded roughly by Maple Avenue, 59th Street, and Main Street. The a

Downers Grove, IL Denburn Woods, Downers Grove
A Downers Grove, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Denburn Woods is a heavily forested residential enclave located southwest of downtown, bounded roughly by Maple Avenue, 59th Street, and Main Street. The area is characterized by curving streets without curbs, rolling topography, and large wooded lots. Architecture includes mid-century modern ranches, custom split-levels, and contemporary estate homes.
Homes in Denburn Woods
Mid-century single-family homes, including ranches, split-levels, and custom mid-century moderns, set along winding, curvilinear streets with minimal sidewalks. Lots are irregular and often exceed half an acre with attached multi-car garages.
Denburn Woods sits inside Downers Grove, so the Downers Grove market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
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St. Joseph Creek
Downers Grove Golf Club
Downers Grove market snapshot
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Downers Grove neighborhoods
Downtown Downers Grove
Downtown Downers Grove is the historic and commercial center of the village, located along Main Street and the BNSF railway line.
Read the neighborhood page → Randall Park
Randall Park is an established residential neighborhood located southeast of downtown, centered around the public park of the same name.
Read the neighborhood page → Prince Pond
The Prince Pond neighborhood is situated just north of the downtown core and the railroad tracks.
Read the neighborhood page → Orchard Brook
Orchard Brook is a planned subdivision established in the late 1960s in northern Downers Grove, situated between 35th Street, Highland Avenue, and Meyr Road.
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Belmont occupies the western section of Downers Grove around the Belmont Metra station and Belmont Road.
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## Orchard Brook Neighborhood Guide: Downers Grove, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/orchard-brook
Summary: Orchard Brook is a planned subdivision established in the late 1960s in northern Downers Grove, situated between 35th Street, Highland Avenue, and Meyr Roa

Downers Grove, IL Orchard Brook, Downers Grove
A Downers Grove, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Orchard Brook is a planned subdivision established in the late 1960s in northern Downers Grove, situated between 35th Street, Highland Avenue, and Meyr Road. The neighborhood features winding residential drives, multiple ponds, and open greenbelt common areas. Housing consists of two-story colonial and split-level houses on half-acre lots.
Homes in Orchard Brook
Developed primarily in the late 1960s and 1970s, this neighborhood features two-story Colonial and split-level single-family homes on winding streets and cul-de-sacs. Properties typically include attached two-car garages and quarter-acre to third-acre lots.
Orchard Brook sits inside Downers Grove, so the Downers Grove market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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Lacy Creek
Orchard Brook Clubhouse and Pool
Butterfield Road Corridor
Downers Grove market snapshot
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Downers Grove neighborhoods
Downtown Downers Grove
Downtown Downers Grove is the historic and commercial center of the village, located along Main Street and the BNSF railway line.
Read the neighborhood page → Randall Park
Randall Park is an established residential neighborhood located southeast of downtown, centered around the public park of the same name.
Read the neighborhood page → Prince Pond
The Prince Pond neighborhood is situated just north of the downtown core and the railroad tracks.
Read the neighborhood page → Denburn Woods
Denburn Woods is a heavily forested residential enclave located southwest of downtown, bounded roughly by Maple Avenue, 59th Street, and Main Street.
Read the neighborhood page → Belmont
Belmont occupies the western section of Downers Grove around the Belmont Metra station and Belmont Road.
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## Belmont Neighborhood Guide: Downers Grove, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/belmont
Summary: Belmont occupies the western section of Downers Grove around the Belmont Metra station and Belmont Road. Residential areas feature mid-century ranches, Cap

Downers Grove, IL Belmont, Downers Grove
A Downers Grove, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Belmont occupies the western section of Downers Grove around the Belmont Metra station and Belmont Road. Residential areas feature mid-century ranches, Cape Cods, and newer single-family infill, along with light industrial and commercial uses clustered near the railroad tracks and Ogden Avenue.
Homes in Belmont
A mix of mid-20th-century single-family ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels interspersed with newer infill construction on a modified grid. Lots often span 50 to 60 feet in width and feature both attached and detached garages.
Belmont sits inside Downers Grove, so the Downers Grove market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Transit Suburban Golf
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Belmont Metra Station
Belmont Prairie Nature Preserve
Downers Grove Golf Club
Downers Grove market snapshot
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Downers Grove neighborhoods
Downtown Downers Grove
Downtown Downers Grove is the historic and commercial center of the village, located along Main Street and the BNSF railway line.
Read the neighborhood page → Randall Park
Randall Park is an established residential neighborhood located southeast of downtown, centered around the public park of the same name.
Read the neighborhood page → Prince Pond
The Prince Pond neighborhood is situated just north of the downtown core and the railroad tracks.
Read the neighborhood page → Denburn Woods
Denburn Woods is a heavily forested residential enclave located southwest of downtown, bounded roughly by Maple Avenue, 59th Street, and Main Street.
Read the neighborhood page → Orchard Brook
Orchard Brook is a planned subdivision established in the late 1960s in northern Downers Grove, situated between 35th Street, Highland Avenue, and Meyr Road.
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## Downtown Elgin Neighborhood Guide: Elgin, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/downtown-elgin
Summary: Downtown Elgin spans both banks of the Fox River. Housing includes converted industrial lofts, mid-rise condominiums, and apartment residences above commer

Elgin, IL Downtown Elgin, Elgin
A Elgin, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Downtown Elgin spans both banks of the Fox River. Housing includes converted industrial lofts, mid-rise condominiums, and apartment residences above commercial storefronts. The core contains cultural venues, municipal offices, and the terminal Elgin Metra station along the Milwaukee District West line.
Homes in Downtown Elgin
Residential housing consists primarily of mid-rise condominium buildings and converted historic lofts dating from the late 19th century through the 2000s, arranged in an urban grid along the Fox River.
Downtown Elgin sits inside Elgin, so the Elgin market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Downtown Riverfront Transit Arts
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Gail Borden Public Library
Hemmens Cultural Center
Elgin market snapshot
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Elgin neighborhoods
Spring-Douglas Historic District
Located directly north of downtown along the east bank of the Fox River, this district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
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Gifford Park is a historic residential neighborhood situated directly east of downtown Elgin.
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Century Oaks is a west side residential subdivision primarily built out during the mid-twentieth century.
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Bowes Creek Country Club is a master-planned community situated on Elgin southwest edge.
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Providence is a master-planned residential community located on the far west side of Elgin near Route 20.
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## Spring-Douglas Historic District Neighborhood Guide: Elgin, IL

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/spring-douglas-historic-district
Summary: Located directly north of downtown along the east bank of the Fox River, this district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The

Elgin, IL Spring-Douglas Historic District, Elgin
A Elgin, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Located directly north of downtown along the east bank of the Fox River, this district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The housing stock includes late nineteenth and early twentieth century Queen Anne, Italianate, and Craftsman single-family homes set along gridded, tree-lined residential streets.
Homes in Spring-Douglas Historic District
The housing stock features Queen Anne, Italianate, and Craftsman single-family homes built between the 1880s and 1920s. Properties typically sit on narrow lots along a grid street pattern with detached rear garages.
Spring-Douglas Historic District sits inside Elgin, so the Elgin market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Historic Walkable Wooded
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Trout Park
Spring Street Corridor
Slade Avenue
Elgin market snapshot
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Elgin neighborhoods
Downtown Elgin
Downtown Elgin spans both banks of the Fox River.
Read the neighborhood page → Gifford Park
Gifford Park is a historic residential neighborhood situated directly east of downtown Elgin.
Read the neighborhood page → Century Oaks
Century Oaks is a west side residential subdivision primarily built out during the mid-twentieth century.
Read the neighborhood page → Bowes Creek Country Club
Bowes Creek Country Club is a master-planned community situated on Elgin southwest edge.
Read the neighborhood page → Providence
Providence is a master-planned residential community located on the far west side of Elgin near Route 20.
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## Gifford Park Neighborhood Guide: Elgin, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/gifford-park
Summary: Gifford Park is a historic residential neighborhood situated directly east of downtown Elgin. Originally platted in the nineteenth century, the area contai

Elgin, IL Gifford Park, Elgin
A Elgin, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Gifford Park is a historic residential neighborhood situated directly east of downtown Elgin. Originally platted in the nineteenth century, the area contains a concentrated collection of Victorian, Queen Anne, and vernacular homes organized around a central public park square and historic civic structures.
Homes in Gifford Park
Single-family residences in Queen Anne, Victorian, and bungalow styles date mostly from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Lots are typically compact with mature tree cover and detached garages accessed by alleys or side drives.
Gifford Park sits inside Elgin, so the Elgin market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Historic Parkside Walkable
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Gifford Park
Elgin History Museum
Channing Memorial Park
National Street Metra Station
Elgin market snapshot
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Elgin neighborhoods
Downtown Elgin
Downtown Elgin spans both banks of the Fox River.
Read the neighborhood page → Spring-Douglas Historic District
Located directly north of downtown along the east bank of the Fox River, this district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Read the neighborhood page → Century Oaks
Century Oaks is a west side residential subdivision primarily built out during the mid-twentieth century.
Read the neighborhood page → Bowes Creek Country Club
Bowes Creek Country Club is a master-planned community situated on Elgin southwest edge.
Read the neighborhood page → Providence
Providence is a master-planned residential community located on the far west side of Elgin near Route 20.
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## Century Oaks Neighborhood Guide: Elgin, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/century-oaks
Summary: Century Oaks is a west side residential subdivision primarily built out during the mid-twentieth century. The housing stock consists of single-family ranch

Elgin, IL Century Oaks, Elgin
A Elgin, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Century Oaks is a west side residential subdivision primarily built out during the mid-twentieth century. The housing stock consists of single-family ranch homes, split-levels, and two-story colonial styles on traditional suburban lots, anchored by neighborhood parkland.
Homes in Century Oaks
Constructed primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, this subdivision features ranch, split-level, and two-story single-family homes. Lots average around a quarter to a third of an acre along curvilinear streets with attached garages.
Century Oaks sits inside Elgin, so the Elgin market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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Century Oaks Park
McLean Boulevard
Century Oaks West Park
Elgin market snapshot
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Elgin neighborhoods
Downtown Elgin
Downtown Elgin spans both banks of the Fox River.
Read the neighborhood page → Spring-Douglas Historic District
Located directly north of downtown along the east bank of the Fox River, this district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Read the neighborhood page → Gifford Park
Gifford Park is a historic residential neighborhood situated directly east of downtown Elgin.
Read the neighborhood page → Bowes Creek Country Club
Bowes Creek Country Club is a master-planned community situated on Elgin southwest edge.
Read the neighborhood page → Providence
Providence is a master-planned residential community located on the far west side of Elgin near Route 20.
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## Bowes Creek Country Club Neighborhood Guide: Elgin, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/bowes-creek-country-club
Summary: Bowes Creek Country Club is a master-planned community situated on Elgin southwest edge. Begun in the 2000s, the development features single-family homes,

Elgin, IL Bowes Creek Country Club, Elgin
A Elgin, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Bowes Creek Country Club is a master-planned community situated on Elgin southwest edge. Begun in the 2000s, the development features single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes designed around an 18-hole municipal golf course and naturalized stormwater basins.
Homes in Bowes Creek Country Club
Developed from the late 2000s through the 2020s, this master-planned community includes single-family homes and attached townhomes. Properties feature multi-car garages, two-story or ranch layouts, and winding street networks.
Bowes Creek Country Club sits inside Elgin, so the Elgin market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Golf Suburban Townhomes
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Bowes Creek Country Club
Bowes Road
Stony Creek
Elgin market snapshot
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Elgin neighborhoods
Downtown Elgin
Downtown Elgin spans both banks of the Fox River.
Read the neighborhood page → Spring-Douglas Historic District
Located directly north of downtown along the east bank of the Fox River, this district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Read the neighborhood page → Gifford Park
Gifford Park is a historic residential neighborhood situated directly east of downtown Elgin.
Read the neighborhood page → Century Oaks
Century Oaks is a west side residential subdivision primarily built out during the mid-twentieth century.
Read the neighborhood page → Providence
Providence is a master-planned residential community located on the far west side of Elgin near Route 20.
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## Providence Neighborhood Guide: Elgin, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/providence
Summary: Providence is a master-planned residential community located on the far west side of Elgin near Route 20. The neighborhood features single-family residence

Elgin, IL Providence, Elgin
A Elgin, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Providence is a master-planned residential community located on the far west side of Elgin near Route 20. The neighborhood features single-family residences and townhomes constructed primarily throughout the 2000s and 2010s, with internal neighborhood parks, walking trails, and preserved wetland pockets.
Homes in Providence
Built starting in the mid-2000s, housing includes two-story single-family homes and attached townhomes with two- to three-car garages. The neighborhood follows a suburban street design with cul-de-sacs and sidewalks.
Providence sits inside Elgin, so the Elgin market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Townhomes Newer construction
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Providence Park
US Route 20
Bowes Road
Elgin market snapshot
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Elgin neighborhoods
Downtown Elgin
Downtown Elgin spans both banks of the Fox River.
Read the neighborhood page → Spring-Douglas Historic District
Located directly north of downtown along the east bank of the Fox River, this district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Read the neighborhood page → Gifford Park
Gifford Park is a historic residential neighborhood situated directly east of downtown Elgin.
Read the neighborhood page → Century Oaks
Century Oaks is a west side residential subdivision primarily built out during the mid-twentieth century.
Read the neighborhood page → Bowes Creek Country Club
Bowes Creek Country Club is a master-planned community situated on Elgin southwest edge.
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## Crescent Park Neighborhood Guide: Elmhurst, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elmhurst/crescent-park
Summary: Crescent Park is situated in the southern quadrant of Elmhurst. The neighborhood consists primarily of mid-century ranches, split-levels, and modern two-st

Elmhurst, IL Crescent Park, Elmhurst
A Elmhurst, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Crescent Park is situated in the southern quadrant of Elmhurst. The neighborhood consists primarily of mid-century ranches, split-levels, and modern two-story rebuilds. It is organized around curved residential streets and a central neighborhood green space.
Homes in Crescent Park
Crescent Park primarily features single-family homes on standard rectangular lots, including mid-century ranches, Cape Cods, and split-levels, alongside contemporary two-story infill construction. Properties typically include detached or attached garages along a modified grid street pattern.
Crescent Park sits inside Elmhurst, so the Elmhurst market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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Crescent Park
Eldridge Park
Salt Creek Greenway Trail
Elmhurst market snapshot
$753K median value +15.8% YoY 46 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
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## Downtown Lisle Neighborhood Guide: Lisle, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle/downtown-lisle
Summary: Downtown Lisle centers on Main Street and the BNSF Railway line. The housing stock includes historic cottages, modern mid-rise condominium buildings, and t

Lisle, IL Downtown Lisle, Lisle
A Lisle, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Downtown Lisle centers on Main Street and the BNSF Railway line. The housing stock includes historic cottages, modern mid-rise condominium buildings, and townhomes. The district features the Lisle Metra station, local municipal buildings, and the French Market at Garfield Avenue. Commercial storefronts line Main Street, while Village Hall and museums reside near the historic train depot.
Homes in Downtown Lisle
Downtown Lisle features mid-rise condominium buildings alongside early-to-mid-20th-century single-family bungalows and cottages set on a traditional street grid. Recent development includes transit-oriented multi-story residential buildings with ground-floor commercial space and attached parking structures.
Downtown Lisle sits inside Lisle, so the Lisle market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Downtown Walkable Transit Historic
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Lisle Metra Station
The Museums at Lisle Station Park
Main Street Corridor
Village Hall
Lisle market snapshot
$414K median value -6.5% YoY 49 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Lisle neighborhoods
Green Trails
Green Trails is an extensive planned residential development spanning the southern edge of Lisle toward Naperville.
Read the neighborhood page → Four Lakes
Four Lakes is a residential development positioned in the western sector of Lisle near Route 53 and Maple Avenue.
Read the neighborhood page → Beau Bien
Beau Bien is a residential subdivision located in western Lisle between Warrenville Road and Ogden Avenue.
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## Green Trails Neighborhood Guide: Lisle, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle/green-trails
Summary: Green Trails is an extensive planned residential development spanning the southern edge of Lisle toward Naperville. Developed primarily from the 1970s thro

Lisle, IL Green Trails, Lisle
A Lisle, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Green Trails is an extensive planned residential development spanning the southern edge of Lisle toward Naperville. Developed primarily from the 1970s through the 1990s, the area contains single-family residences, townhouses, and condominiums. The neighborhood is structured around twenty-five miles of paved walking and biking paths, public park sites, and small retention ponds.
Homes in Green Trails
Green Trails was primarily built between the late 1970s and 1990s, featuring a mix of detached two-story single-family homes, split-levels, and townhome clusters. Properties typically have attached two-car garages and quarter-acre lots situated along curving roads and cul-de-sacs.
Green Trails sits inside Lisle, so the Lisle market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Townhomes Parkside
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Green Trails Park
Community Park
Benedictine University
College Road
Lisle market snapshot
$414K median value -6.5% YoY 49 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Lisle neighborhoods
Downtown Lisle
Downtown Lisle centers on Main Street and the BNSF Railway line.
Read the neighborhood page → Four Lakes
Four Lakes is a residential development positioned in the western sector of Lisle near Route 53 and Maple Avenue.
Read the neighborhood page → Beau Bien
Beau Bien is a residential subdivision located in western Lisle between Warrenville Road and Ogden Avenue.
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## Four Lakes Neighborhood Guide: Lisle, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle/four-lakes
Summary: Four Lakes is a residential development positioned in the western sector of Lisle near Route 53 and Maple Avenue. Established in the late 1960s and expande

Lisle, IL Four Lakes, Lisle
A Lisle, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Four Lakes is a residential development positioned in the western sector of Lisle near Route 53 and Maple Avenue. Established in the late 1960s and expanded through the 1980s, it consists of mid-rise and garden condominium buildings set into heavily wooded, rolling glacial topography. The site is built around four interconnected man-made bodies of water and an on-site winter recreation hill.
Homes in Four Lakes
Four Lakes is a master-planned community developed in the 1970s and 1980s composed of multi-story condominium complexes and attached townhomes. Buildings feature cedar siding and balconies, arranged along winding drives with surface parking and detached carports.
Four Lakes sits inside Lisle, so the Lisle market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Condos Wooded Waterfront
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Four Lakes Recreation Area
Route 53
Maple Avenue
East Branch DuPage River
Lisle market snapshot
$414K median value -6.5% YoY 49 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Lisle neighborhoods
Downtown Lisle
Downtown Lisle centers on Main Street and the BNSF Railway line.
Read the neighborhood page → Green Trails
Green Trails is an extensive planned residential development spanning the southern edge of Lisle toward Naperville.
Read the neighborhood page → Beau Bien
Beau Bien is a residential subdivision located in western Lisle between Warrenville Road and Ogden Avenue.
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## Beau Bien Neighborhood Guide: Lisle, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle/beau-bien
Summary: Beau Bien is a residential subdivision located in western Lisle between Warrenville Road and Ogden Avenue. Construction began in the 1970s and includes cus

Lisle, IL Beau Bien, Lisle
A Lisle, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Beau Bien is a residential subdivision located in western Lisle between Warrenville Road and Ogden Avenue. Construction began in the 1970s and includes custom two-story homes, ranches, and townhouses on curved suburban streets. The neighborhood features private recreational facilities, retention waterways, and close access to corporate corridors along Interstate 88.
Homes in Beau Bien
Beau Bien consists of detached single-family homes built during the 1960s and 1970s, predominantly in colonial, ranch, and split-level styles. Residences average 2,000 to 3,000 square feet on quarter- to half-acre lots with mature landscaping, attached garages, and curvilinear streets.
Beau Bien sits inside Lisle, so the Lisle market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Townhomes
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Warrenville Road
Ogden Avenue Corridor
Beau Bien Park
Morton Arboretum
Lisle market snapshot
$414K median value -6.5% YoY 49 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Lisle neighborhoods
Downtown Lisle
Downtown Lisle centers on Main Street and the BNSF Railway line.
Read the neighborhood page → Green Trails
Green Trails is an extensive planned residential development spanning the southern edge of Lisle toward Naperville.
Read the neighborhood page → Four Lakes
Four Lakes is a residential development positioned in the western sector of Lisle near Route 53 and Maple Avenue.
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## Blackhawk Heights Neighborhood Guide: Clarendon Hills, IL

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/clarendon-hills/blackhawk-heights
Summary: Situated south of 55th Street in the southern quadrant of the village, Blackhawk Heights was largely developed during the mid-twentieth century. Housing st

Clarendon Hills, IL Blackhawk Heights, Clarendon Hills
A Clarendon Hills, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Situated south of 55th Street in the southern quadrant of the village, Blackhawk Heights was largely developed during the mid-twentieth century. Housing styles historically featured mid-century ranches and split-levels on quarter-acre parcels, with an increasing number of two-story custom replacement homes. Blackhawk Park sits at the center of the tract.
Blackhawk Heights sits inside Clarendon Hills, so the Clarendon Hills market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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Blackhawk Park
55th Street
Holmes Avenue
Clarendon Hills market snapshot
$859K median value -17.4% YoY 33 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Clarendon Hills neighborhoods
Stonegate
Located in the southwest section of Clarendon Hills near 59th Street and Clarendon Hills Road, Stonegate is a residential subdivision composed of late twentieth-century single-family residences.
Read the neighborhood page → Oxford Park
Positioned north of the railway tracks toward Chicago Avenue, Oxford Park encompasses single-family residences developed throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century with subsequent custom infill builds.
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## Stonegate Neighborhood Guide: Clarendon Hills, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/clarendon-hills/stonegate
Summary: Located in the southwest section of Clarendon Hills near 59th Street and Clarendon Hills Road, Stonegate is a residential subdivision composed of late twen

Clarendon Hills, IL Stonegate, Clarendon Hills
A Clarendon Hills, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Located in the southwest section of Clarendon Hills near 59th Street and Clarendon Hills Road, Stonegate is a residential subdivision composed of late twentieth-century single-family residences. Street layouts feature cul-de-sacs with standard suburban lots and established landscaping.
Homes in Stonegate
Built mainly in the late 1980s and 1990s, this subdivision contains large two-story single-family homes in traditional and colonial revival styles with brick and cedar siding. Properties feature attached multi-car garages, quarter- to half-acre lots, and a street layout composed of curving roadways and cul-de-sacs.
Stonegate sits inside Clarendon Hills, so the Clarendon Hills market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban
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59th Street
Clarendon Hills Road
Prospect Park Water Tower
Clarendon Hills market snapshot
$859K median value -17.4% YoY 33 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Clarendon Hills neighborhoods
Blackhawk Heights
Situated south of 55th Street in the southern quadrant of the village, Blackhawk Heights was largely developed during the mid-twentieth century.
Read the neighborhood page → Oxford Park
Positioned north of the railway tracks toward Chicago Avenue, Oxford Park encompasses single-family residences developed throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century with subsequent custom infill builds.
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## Oxford Park Neighborhood Guide: Clarendon Hills, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/clarendon-hills/oxford-park
Summary: Positioned north of the railway tracks toward Chicago Avenue, Oxford Park encompasses single-family residences developed throughout the mid-to-late twentie

Clarendon Hills, IL Oxford Park, Clarendon Hills
A Clarendon Hills, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Positioned north of the railway tracks toward Chicago Avenue, Oxford Park encompasses single-family residences developed throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century with subsequent custom infill builds. The topography is gently rolling with tree-lined residential streets connecting south toward the village center.
Oxford Park sits inside Clarendon Hills, so the Clarendon Hills market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Wooded
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Chicago Avenue
Prospect Avenue
Hosek Park
Clarendon Hills market snapshot
$859K median value -17.4% YoY 33 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Clarendon Hills neighborhoods
Blackhawk Heights
Situated south of 55th Street in the southern quadrant of the village, Blackhawk Heights was largely developed during the mid-twentieth century.
Read the neighborhood page → Stonegate
Located in the southwest section of Clarendon Hills near 59th Street and Clarendon Hills Road, Stonegate is a residential subdivision composed of late twentieth-century single-family residences.
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## Foxborough Estates Neighborhood Guide: Mokena, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/foxborough-estates
Summary: Foxborough Estates is a planned subdivision situated in western Mokena near 191st Street and Schoolhouse Road. The area is characterized by large, custom b

Mokena, IL Foxborough Estates, Mokena
A Mokena, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Foxborough Estates is a planned subdivision situated in western Mokena near 191st Street and Schoolhouse Road. The area is characterized by large, custom brick and stone two-story single-family homes constructed primarily during the 2000s and 2010s. Properties sit on spacious lots arranged around curvilinear streets and retention ponds.
Homes in Foxborough Estates
Built primarily during the 2000s and 2010s, Foxborough Estates features custom two-story and ranch single-family homes with brick and stone exteriors. Residences typically exceed 3,500 square feet, sit on lots ranging from one-third to over one-half acre, and feature three-car or four-car attached garages along curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs.
Foxborough Estates sits inside Mokena, so the Mokena market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Estate lots
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191st Street Corridor
Schoolhouse Road
Mokena Community Park
Mokena market snapshot
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 listing here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Mokena neighborhoods
Grasmere
Grasmere is an established residential subdivision located north of 191st Street along Wolf Road.
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Whisper Creek is a residential community located in south-central Mokena near Townline Road.
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Crystal Creek is a subdivision located near LaPorte Road and Schoolhouse Road in southern Mokena.
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Manchester Cove is a residential development situated north of 191st Street in northeastern Mokena.
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## Grasmere Neighborhood Guide: Mokena, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/grasmere
Summary: Grasmere is an established residential subdivision located north of 191st Street along Wolf Road. Built mostly during the 1980s and 1990s, the housing stoc

Mokena, IL Grasmere, Mokena
A Mokena, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Grasmere is an established residential subdivision located north of 191st Street along Wolf Road. Built mostly during the 1980s and 1990s, the housing stock consists of two-story and split-level single-family homes with attached garages on quarter-acre to half-acre lots. It is bordered by public recreational facilities.
Homes in Grasmere
Grasmere consists of single-family homes constructed predominantly in the 1990s and early 2000s. Architectural styles include two-story traditional and ranch layouts ranging from 2,200 to 3,500 square feet with attached two- or three-car garages, sited on suburban lots averaging one-quarter to one-third of an acre.
Grasmere sits inside Mokena, so the Mokena market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center
Wolf Road
Main Park
Mokena market snapshot
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 listing here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Mokena neighborhoods
Foxborough Estates
Foxborough Estates is a planned subdivision situated in western Mokena near 191st Street and Schoolhouse Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Whisper Creek
Whisper Creek is a residential community located in south-central Mokena near Townline Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Crystal Creek
Crystal Creek is a subdivision located near LaPorte Road and Schoolhouse Road in southern Mokena.
Read the neighborhood page → Manchester Cove
Manchester Cove is a residential development situated north of 191st Street in northeastern Mokena.
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## Whisper Creek Neighborhood Guide: Mokena, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/whisper-creek
Summary: Whisper Creek is a residential community located in south-central Mokena near Townline Road. Development began in the late 1990s and continued into the 200

Mokena, IL Whisper Creek, Mokena
A Mokena, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Whisper Creek is a residential community located in south-central Mokena near Townline Road. Development began in the late 1990s and continued into the 2000s, featuring large traditional two-story single-family houses with brick and vinyl facades. The neighborhood layout includes cul-de-sacs, landscaped retention basins, and walking trails.
Homes in Whisper Creek
Developed in the 2000s and 2010s, Whisper Creek contains a mix of single-family homes and attached ranch-style townhomes. Residences feature brick and vinyl exteriors, square footage ranging from 1,600 to over 3,000 square feet, attached two-car garages, and a layout defined by cul-de-sacs.
Whisper Creek sits inside Mokena, so the Mokena market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban
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Townline Road
Mokena Elementary School
Hecht Park
Mokena market snapshot
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 listing here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Mokena neighborhoods
Foxborough Estates
Foxborough Estates is a planned subdivision situated in western Mokena near 191st Street and Schoolhouse Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Grasmere
Grasmere is an established residential subdivision located north of 191st Street along Wolf Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Crystal Creek
Crystal Creek is a subdivision located near LaPorte Road and Schoolhouse Road in southern Mokena.
Read the neighborhood page → Manchester Cove
Manchester Cove is a residential development situated north of 191st Street in northeastern Mokena.
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## Crystal Creek Neighborhood Guide: Mokena, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/crystal-creek
Summary: Crystal Creek is a subdivision located near LaPorte Road and Schoolhouse Road in southern Mokena. Housing includes two-story single-family residences const

Mokena, IL Crystal Creek, Mokena
A Mokena, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Crystal Creek is a subdivision located near LaPorte Road and Schoolhouse Road in southern Mokena. Housing includes two-story single-family residences constructed during the late 1990s and 2000s, alongside interconnected neighborhood ponds, sidewalks, and local open space.
Homes in Crystal Creek
Crystal Creek features single-family homes constructed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Properties are primarily two-story traditional and contemporary ranch designs measuring between 2,400 and 3,800 square feet, equipped with multi-car garages and set on lots averaging one-third of an acre.
Crystal Creek sits inside Mokena, so the Mokena market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Parkside
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LaPorte Road
Busch Grove
Schoolhouse Road
Mokena market snapshot
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 listing here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Mokena neighborhoods
Foxborough Estates
Foxborough Estates is a planned subdivision situated in western Mokena near 191st Street and Schoolhouse Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Grasmere
Grasmere is an established residential subdivision located north of 191st Street along Wolf Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Whisper Creek
Whisper Creek is a residential community located in south-central Mokena near Townline Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Manchester Cove
Manchester Cove is a residential development situated north of 191st Street in northeastern Mokena.
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## Manchester Cove Neighborhood Guide: Mokena, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/manchester-cove
Summary: Manchester Cove is a residential development situated north of 191st Street in northeastern Mokena. The neighborhood contains a mix of attached townhomes a

Mokena, IL Manchester Cove, Mokena
A Mokena, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Manchester Cove is a residential development situated north of 191st Street in northeastern Mokena. The neighborhood contains a mix of attached townhomes and detached single-family residences developed throughout the 2000s. It features sidewalk-lined roads and quick access to regional transportation routes.
Homes in Manchester Cove
Manchester Cove consists of attached duplex and quad townhomes built between 2002 and 2006. Units offer two-story and ranch floor plans spanning 1,400 to 2,100 square feet with attached two-car garages and exterior finishes of vinyl siding and brick accents.
Manchester Cove sits inside Mokena, so the Mokena market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Townhomes
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191st Street
Hickory Creek Metra Station
LaPorte Road
Mokena market snapshot
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 listing here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Mokena neighborhoods
Foxborough Estates
Foxborough Estates is a planned subdivision situated in western Mokena near 191st Street and Schoolhouse Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Grasmere
Grasmere is an established residential subdivision located north of 191st Street along Wolf Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Whisper Creek
Whisper Creek is a residential community located in south-central Mokena near Townline Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Crystal Creek
Crystal Creek is a subdivision located near LaPorte Road and Schoolhouse Road in southern Mokena.
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## Fullersburg Neighborhood Guide: Oak Brook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oak-brook/fullersburg
Summary: Located in northeastern Oak Brook along Salt Creek, Fullersburg is one of the oldest settled areas in the village. Housing stock includes historic properti

Oak Brook, IL Fullersburg, Oak Brook
A Oak Brook, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Located in northeastern Oak Brook along Salt Creek, Fullersburg is one of the oldest settled areas in the village. Housing stock includes historic properties, mid-century custom homes, and modern rebuilds on wooded parcels. The area borders extensive forest preserve acreage.
Homes in Fullersburg
Developed from the mid-twentieth century through recent custom infill, this area features single family homes ranging from mid-century ranches to modern builds exceeding 4,000 square feet on half-acre to acre-plus lots.
Fullersburg sits inside Oak Brook, so the Oak Brook market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Historic Riverfront Wooded Parkside
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Graue Mill and Museum
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Salt Creek
York Road
Oak Brook market snapshot
$1.4M median value +25.6% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Oak Brook neighborhoods
Ginger Creek
Ginger Creek is a planned subdivision in northern Oak Brook, located south of 22nd Street and west of Route 83.
Read the neighborhood page → Hunter Trails
Hunter Trails is a gated subdivision situated south of 31st Street.
Read the neighborhood page → Briarwood Lakes
Briarwood Lakes is a planned residential enclave located south of 31st Street.
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York Woods sits in the southeastern quadrant of Oak Brook near 31st Street and York Road.
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## Ginger Creek Neighborhood Guide: Oak Brook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oak-brook/ginger-creek
Summary: Ginger Creek is a planned subdivision in northern Oak Brook, located south of 22nd Street and west of Route 83. The neighborhood consists of custom single-

Oak Brook, IL Ginger Creek, Oak Brook
A Oak Brook, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Ginger Creek is a planned subdivision in northern Oak Brook, located south of 22nd Street and west of Route 83. The neighborhood consists of custom single-family homes on large wooded lots constructed from the 1960s onward, surrounding small creek tributaries.
Homes in Ginger Creek
Platted in the 1960s, Ginger Creek contains custom single family homes on curvilinear streets with lots averaging one acre. Architecture includes sprawling ranches, mid-century moderns, and large two-story houses with attached multi-car garages.
Ginger Creek sits inside Oak Brook, so the Oak Brook market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Suburban Estate lots Golf Wooded
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Butler National Golf Club
Salt Creek
22nd Street
Route 83
Oak Brook market snapshot
$1.4M median value +25.6% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Oak Brook neighborhoods
Fullersburg
Located in northeastern Oak Brook along Salt Creek, Fullersburg is one of the oldest settled areas in the village.
Read the neighborhood page → Hunter Trails
Hunter Trails is a gated subdivision situated south of 31st Street.
Read the neighborhood page → Briarwood Lakes
Briarwood Lakes is a planned residential enclave located south of 31st Street.
Read the neighborhood page → York Woods
York Woods sits in the southeastern quadrant of Oak Brook near 31st Street and York Road.
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## Hunter Trails Neighborhood Guide: Oak Brook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oak-brook/hunter-trails
Summary: Hunter Trails is a gated subdivision situated south of 31st Street. The neighborhood consists of large custom single-family estate residences developed fro

Oak Brook, IL Hunter Trails, Oak Brook
A Oak Brook, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Hunter Trails is a gated subdivision situated south of 31st Street. The neighborhood consists of large custom single-family estate residences developed from the 1970s through the 2000s, featuring deep setbacks, circular drives, and retention ponds.
Homes in Hunter Trails
Established in the late 1970s and 1980s, this subdivision features custom brick and stone single family homes often measuring 5,000 to over 10,000 square feet. Properties sit on half-acre to one-acre parcels along winding streets and cul-de-sacs.
Hunter Trails sits inside Oak Brook, so the Oak Brook market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Estate lots Suburban
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31st Street
Kingery Highway
Harrow Gate Park
Oak Brook market snapshot
$1.4M median value +25.6% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Oak Brook neighborhoods
Fullersburg
Located in northeastern Oak Brook along Salt Creek, Fullersburg is one of the oldest settled areas in the village.
Read the neighborhood page → Ginger Creek
Ginger Creek is a planned subdivision in northern Oak Brook, located south of 22nd Street and west of Route 83.
Read the neighborhood page → Briarwood Lakes
Briarwood Lakes is a planned residential enclave located south of 31st Street.
Read the neighborhood page → York Woods
York Woods sits in the southeastern quadrant of Oak Brook near 31st Street and York Road.
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## Briarwood Lakes Neighborhood Guide: Oak Brook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oak-brook/briarwood-lakes
Summary: Briarwood Lakes is a planned residential enclave located south of 31st Street. The development was built during the 1970s and 1980s, featuring custom singl

Oak Brook, IL Briarwood Lakes, Oak Brook
A Oak Brook, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Briarwood Lakes is a planned residential enclave located south of 31st Street. The development was built during the 1970s and 1980s, featuring custom single-family homes and attached patio homes sited around an internal network of artificial lakes and waterways.
Homes in Briarwood Lakes
Built in the 1970s and 1980s, this community consists of single family patio homes and attached townhomes oriented around ponds and water features. Residences typically offer 2,500 to 4,000 square feet of living space with two-car attached garages.
Briarwood Lakes sits inside Oak Brook, so the Oak Brook market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Waterfront Suburban Townhomes
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31st Street
Route 83
Oak Brook Sports Core
Oak Brook market snapshot
$1.4M median value +25.6% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Oak Brook neighborhoods
Fullersburg
Located in northeastern Oak Brook along Salt Creek, Fullersburg is one of the oldest settled areas in the village.
Read the neighborhood page → Ginger Creek
Ginger Creek is a planned subdivision in northern Oak Brook, located south of 22nd Street and west of Route 83.
Read the neighborhood page → Hunter Trails
Hunter Trails is a gated subdivision situated south of 31st Street.
Read the neighborhood page → York Woods
York Woods sits in the southeastern quadrant of Oak Brook near 31st Street and York Road.
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## York Woods Neighborhood Guide: Oak Brook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oak-brook/york-woods
Summary: York Woods sits in the southeastern quadrant of Oak Brook near 31st Street and York Road. Developed predominantly in the 1960s and 1970s, it consists of tw

Oak Brook, IL York Woods, Oak Brook
A Oak Brook, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
York Woods sits in the southeastern quadrant of Oak Brook near 31st Street and York Road. Developed predominantly in the 1960s and 1970s, it consists of two-story and ranch single-family custom houses on generous lots with mature tree cover.
Homes in York Woods
Developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, York Woods features single family homes in traditional two-story colonial, French provincial, and split-level styles. Most houses measure between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet on half-acre suburban lots.
York Woods sits inside Oak Brook, so the Oak Brook market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Estate lots Suburban Wooded
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York Road
31st Street
Oak Brook Golf Club
Oak Brook market snapshot
$1.4M median value +25.6% YoY 48 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Oak Brook neighborhoods
Fullersburg
Located in northeastern Oak Brook along Salt Creek, Fullersburg is one of the oldest settled areas in the village.
Read the neighborhood page → Ginger Creek
Ginger Creek is a planned subdivision in northern Oak Brook, located south of 22nd Street and west of Route 83.
Read the neighborhood page → Hunter Trails
Hunter Trails is a gated subdivision situated south of 31st Street.
Read the neighborhood page → Briarwood Lakes
Briarwood Lakes is a planned residential enclave located south of 31st Street.
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## The Loop Neighborhood Guide: Chicago, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/chicago/the-loop
Summary: The central business district of Chicago is bounded by Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and Roosevelt Road. Housing consists predominantly of high-rise co

Chicago, IL The Loop, Chicago
A Chicago, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
The central business district of Chicago is bounded by Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and Roosevelt Road. Housing consists predominantly of high-rise condominiums and converted historic office towers. The area features a dense grid network, grid street infrastructure, and multiple elevated transit lines.
Homes in The Loop
Residential stock consists exclusively of multi-unit high-rises and mid-rises, including converted historic commercial masonry towers and modern glass condominium buildings. Structures feature integrated parking garages set directly onto a dense commercial grid.
The Loop sits inside Chicago, so the Chicago market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Downtown Transit Condos Walkable
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Millennium Park
Art Institute of Chicago
Harold Washington Library Center
Clark/Lake Transit Station
Chicago market snapshot
$425K median value +6% YoY 47 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Chicago neighborhoods
Lincoln Park
Located on the North Side along Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is bounded by Diversey Parkway to the north, North Avenue to the south, and the Chicago River to the west.
Read the neighborhood page → Hyde Park
Situated on the South Side along Lake Michigan, Hyde Park extends from 51st Street to 60th Street, bounded westward by Washington Park.
Read the neighborhood page → Logan Square
Located on the Northwest Side, Logan Square is centered on Logan Boulevard, Kedzie Boulevard, and Milwaukee Avenue.
Read the neighborhood page → Pilsen
Pilsen sits on the Lower West Side, bounded by the BNSF railway tracks to the north, the South Branch of the Chicago River to the south and east, and Western Avenue to the west.
Read the neighborhood page → Lakeview
Bordered by Diversey Parkway, Irving Park Road, Ravenswood Avenue, and Lake Michigan, Lakeview features a mix of mid-rise brick courtyard buildings, high-rise lakefront towers, greystones, and converted walk-ups.
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## Lincoln Park Neighborhood Guide: Chicago, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/chicago/lincoln-park
Summary: Located on the North Side along Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is bounded by Diversey Parkway to the north, North Avenue to the south, and the Chicago River t

Chicago, IL Lincoln Park, Chicago
A Chicago, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Located on the North Side along Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is bounded by Diversey Parkway to the north, North Avenue to the south, and the Chicago River to the west. Housing stock includes late 19th-century Victorian brownstones, brick two-flats, and mid-to-high-rise lakefront condominium buildings.
Homes in Lincoln Park
Late 19th-century brick and greystone row houses, detached Victorians, and three-flats share a standard grid with mid-rise and high-rise condominiums along the park edge. Lots commonly measure 25 by 125 feet, and detached rear garages accessed by alleys are standard.
Lincoln Park sits inside Chicago, so the Chicago market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Historic Lakefront Parkside Walkable
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Lincoln Park Zoo
DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus
North Avenue Beach
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Chicago market snapshot
$425K median value +6% YoY 47 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Chicago neighborhoods
The Loop
The central business district of Chicago is bounded by Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and Roosevelt Road.
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Situated on the South Side along Lake Michigan, Hyde Park extends from 51st Street to 60th Street, bounded westward by Washington Park.
Read the neighborhood page → Logan Square
Located on the Northwest Side, Logan Square is centered on Logan Boulevard, Kedzie Boulevard, and Milwaukee Avenue.
Read the neighborhood page → Pilsen
Pilsen sits on the Lower West Side, bounded by the BNSF railway tracks to the north, the South Branch of the Chicago River to the south and east, and Western Avenue to the west.
Read the neighborhood page → Lakeview
Bordered by Diversey Parkway, Irving Park Road, Ravenswood Avenue, and Lake Michigan, Lakeview features a mix of mid-rise brick courtyard buildings, high-rise lakefront towers, greystones, and converted walk-ups.
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## Hyde Park Neighborhood Guide: Chicago, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/chicago/hyde-park
Summary: Situated on the South Side along Lake Michigan, Hyde Park extends from 51st Street to 60th Street, bounded westward by Washington Park. The built environme

Chicago, IL Hyde Park, Chicago
A Chicago, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Situated on the South Side along Lake Michigan, Hyde Park extends from 51st Street to 60th Street, bounded westward by Washington Park. The built environment includes Gothic revival institutional buildings, early 20th-century apartment hotels, single-family houses, and mid-century townhomes.
Homes in Hyde Park
Housing includes late 19th- and early 20th-century brick two-flats, greystones, mid-century high-rise towers, and detached Prairie and Queen Anne houses. Streets follow a rectangular grid with rear alleys, and detached garages or surface spaces provide parking.
Hyde Park sits inside Chicago, so the Chicago market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
University Historic Lakefront Parkside
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University of Chicago Campus
Museum of Science and Industry
Jackson Park
57th Street Metra Station
Chicago market snapshot
$425K median value +6% YoY 47 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Chicago neighborhoods
The Loop
The central business district of Chicago is bounded by Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and Roosevelt Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Lincoln Park
Located on the North Side along Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is bounded by Diversey Parkway to the north, North Avenue to the south, and the Chicago River to the west.
Read the neighborhood page → Logan Square
Located on the Northwest Side, Logan Square is centered on Logan Boulevard, Kedzie Boulevard, and Milwaukee Avenue.
Read the neighborhood page → Pilsen
Pilsen sits on the Lower West Side, bounded by the BNSF railway tracks to the north, the South Branch of the Chicago River to the south and east, and Western Avenue to the west.
Read the neighborhood page → Lakeview
Bordered by Diversey Parkway, Irving Park Road, Ravenswood Avenue, and Lake Michigan, Lakeview features a mix of mid-rise brick courtyard buildings, high-rise lakefront towers, greystones, and converted walk-ups.
Read the neighborhood page →
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## Logan Square Neighborhood Guide: Chicago, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/chicago/logan-square
Summary: Located on the Northwest Side, Logan Square is centered on Logan Boulevard, Kedzie Boulevard, and Milwaukee Avenue. The neighborhood contains classic greys

Chicago, IL Logan Square, Chicago
A Chicago, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Located on the Northwest Side, Logan Square is centered on Logan Boulevard, Kedzie Boulevard, and Milwaukee Avenue. The neighborhood contains classic greystones, brick bungalows, multi-unit buildings from the early 20th century, and newer transit-oriented apartment developments along commercial corridors.
Homes in Logan Square
The area features late 19th- and early 20th-century brick and greystone multi-flats, single-family bungalows, and Queen Anne houses on standard 25-foot lots. Properties border wide landscaped boulevards and grid streets with detached garages along rear alleys.
Logan Square sits inside Chicago, so the Chicago market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Historic Walkable Transit Dining
Homes for sale in Chicago Chicago market report
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Illinois Centennial Monument
Logan Square Blue Line Station
Palmer Square Park
The Logan Theatre
Chicago market snapshot
$425K median value +6% YoY 47 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Chicago neighborhoods
The Loop
The central business district of Chicago is bounded by Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and Roosevelt Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Lincoln Park
Located on the North Side along Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is bounded by Diversey Parkway to the north, North Avenue to the south, and the Chicago River to the west.
Read the neighborhood page → Hyde Park
Situated on the South Side along Lake Michigan, Hyde Park extends from 51st Street to 60th Street, bounded westward by Washington Park.
Read the neighborhood page → Pilsen
Pilsen sits on the Lower West Side, bounded by the BNSF railway tracks to the north, the South Branch of the Chicago River to the south and east, and Western Avenue to the west.
Read the neighborhood page → Lakeview
Bordered by Diversey Parkway, Irving Park Road, Ravenswood Avenue, and Lake Michigan, Lakeview features a mix of mid-rise brick courtyard buildings, high-rise lakefront towers, greystones, and converted walk-ups.
Read the neighborhood page →
Tell me what you're trying to do
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## Pilsen Neighborhood Guide: Chicago, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/chicago/pilsen
Summary: Pilsen sits on the Lower West Side, bounded by the BNSF railway tracks to the north, the South Branch of the Chicago River to the south and east, and Weste

Chicago, IL Pilsen, Chicago
A Chicago, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Pilsen sits on the Lower West Side, bounded by the BNSF railway tracks to the north, the South Branch of the Chicago River to the south and east, and Western Avenue to the west. Housing primarily consists of 19th-century brick and masonry two- and three-flats built on narrow city lots.
Homes in Pilsen
Built largely between the 1870s and 1920s, the stock consists of two- and three-flat brick walk-ups, frame workers cottages, and masonry industrial lofts. Standard 25-by-125-foot lots align along a dense street grid served by service alleys with rear garages.
Pilsen sits inside Chicago, so the Chicago market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Historic Arts Walkable Transit
Homes for sale in Chicago Chicago market report
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National Museum of Mexican Art
18th Street Pink Line Station
Thalia Hall
Harrison Park
Chicago market snapshot
$425K median value +6% YoY 47 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Chicago neighborhoods
The Loop
The central business district of Chicago is bounded by Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and Roosevelt Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Lincoln Park
Located on the North Side along Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is bounded by Diversey Parkway to the north, North Avenue to the south, and the Chicago River to the west.
Read the neighborhood page → Hyde Park
Situated on the South Side along Lake Michigan, Hyde Park extends from 51st Street to 60th Street, bounded westward by Washington Park.
Read the neighborhood page → Logan Square
Located on the Northwest Side, Logan Square is centered on Logan Boulevard, Kedzie Boulevard, and Milwaukee Avenue.
Read the neighborhood page → Lakeview
Bordered by Diversey Parkway, Irving Park Road, Ravenswood Avenue, and Lake Michigan, Lakeview features a mix of mid-rise brick courtyard buildings, high-rise lakefront towers, greystones, and converted walk-ups.
Read the neighborhood page →
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Chicago
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
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## Lakeview Neighborhood Guide: Chicago, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/chicago/lakeview
Summary: Bordered by Diversey Parkway, Irving Park Road, Ravenswood Avenue, and Lake Michigan, Lakeview features a mix of mid-rise brick courtyard buildings, high-r

Chicago, IL Lakeview, Chicago
A Chicago, IL neighborhood: what the housing is, what is nearby, and what has closed there.
Bordered by Diversey Parkway, Irving Park Road, Ravenswood Avenue, and Lake Michigan, Lakeview features a mix of mid-rise brick courtyard buildings, high-rise lakefront towers, greystones, and converted walk-ups. Commercial corridors include Broadway, Clark Street, and Belmont Avenue.
Homes in Lakeview
Housing consists of Victorian frame residences, masonry greystones, brick courtyard buildings, and lakefront high-rise condominium towers. Most properties sit on standard 25-foot urban grid lots with alley-fed detached garages alongside newer multi-unit infill.
Lakeview sits inside Chicago, so the Chicago market report is the right read on prices and pace; the figures beside this are the town's, not the neighborhood's.
Lakefront Transit Walkable Condos
Homes for sale in Chicago Chicago market report
Map data ©2026 Google Landmarks and anchors
Wrigley Field
Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station
Belmont Harbor
Vic Theatre
Chicago market snapshot
$425K median value +6% YoY 47 avg days
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Other Chicago neighborhoods
The Loop
The central business district of Chicago is bounded by Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and Roosevelt Road.
Read the neighborhood page → Lincoln Park
Located on the North Side along Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is bounded by Diversey Parkway to the north, North Avenue to the south, and the Chicago River to the west.
Read the neighborhood page → Hyde Park
Situated on the South Side along Lake Michigan, Hyde Park extends from 51st Street to 60th Street, bounded westward by Washington Park.
Read the neighborhood page → Logan Square
Located on the Northwest Side, Logan Square is centered on Logan Boulevard, Kedzie Boulevard, and Milwaukee Avenue.
Read the neighborhood page → Pilsen
Pilsen sits on the Lower West Side, bounded by the BNSF railway tracks to the north, the South Branch of the Chicago River to the south and east, and Western Avenue to the west.
Read the neighborhood page →
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
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Happy to answer one question and leave it there
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## Homes for Sale in Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Naperville (Naperville 60540). Median value $620,000, 42 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Naperville, IL 60540, 60564 Homes for Sale in Naperville, IL
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. Single-family neighborhoods like Pembroke Greens feature mature lots and established streetscapes. Downtown parcels and newer subdivisions offer varied lot dimensions and floor plans. Buyers weigh established residential locations against newer developments in neighboring Plainfield or Lisle. Purchase choices balance local commercial access against property price points.
$620K Naperville median sold
-4.6% year over year
42 days on market
1,643 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Naperville means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 42 days on market against a median value of $620,000, and 1,643 closed over the last twelve months.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$620K median value -4.6% 12-month change 42 avg days on market 75% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 57,135 homes $620K median 42d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Naperville activity
Sold
$520,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft
1435 Sunnybrook Dr, Naperville, IL 60540
Sold
$967,500
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,500 sqft
4327 Conifer Rd, Naperville, IL 60564
Sold
$600,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft
3027 Brossman St, Naperville, IL 60564
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Naperville neighborhoods
Cress Creek
White Eagle
Ashbury
Hobson West
Saybrook
Brookdale
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First-time home buyers in Naperville
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
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Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Ways to own real estate in Naperville
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A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$520,000 1435 Sunnybrook Dr, Naperville 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$967,500 4327 Conifer Rd, Naperville 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,500 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$600,000 3027 Brossman St, Naperville 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Naperville
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Naperville Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Naperville closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Naperville, IL 60540, 60564 Naperville Market Report · IL Home Values
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. Single-family neighborhoods like Pembroke Greens feature mature lots and established streetscapes. Downtown parcels and newer subdivisions offer varied lot dimensions and floor plans. Buyers weigh established residential locations against newer developments in neighboring Plainfield or Lisle. Purchase choices balance local commercial access against property price points.
The Naperville median sold price stands at $620,000 as of May 2026, -4.6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $650,000 in June 2025. 1,643 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.3% of list price most recently, with 42 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Naperville pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Naperville listings
$620K median sold -4.6% year over year 42d on market
Jun May
Naperville median sold · trailing 12 months
Naperville by the month
12 months of Naperville closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $620,000 May 2026 The median Naperville home sold for $620,000 in May 2026, down 4.6% from $650,000 in June 2025.
Homes closed 149 May 2026 149 homes closed in Naperville in May 2026, down 29.4% from 211 in June 2025.
New listings 265 May 2026 265 homes came on the market in May 2026, up 23.3% from 215 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.56 May 2026 0.56 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, down 0.42 from 0.98 in June 2025.
Average days on market 42 May 2026 Homes averaged 42 days on the market in May 2026, 4 days faster than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 100.3% May 2026 Homes closed at 100.3% of list price in May 2026, down 0.8 points from 101.1% in June 2025.
Months of supply 3.3 May 2026 448 homes are on the market in Naperville, about 3.3 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Naperville closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $650,000 211 215 46 101.1%
July 2025 $640,000 202 190 48 100.4%
August 2025 $585,000 167 148 50 99.2%
September 2025 $515,000 126 158 54 98.9%
October 2025 $545,000 135 133 51 98.8%
November 2025 $525,000 107 67 55 98.7%
December 2025 $541,000 120 64 64 99.3%
January 2026 $600,000 83 123 71 99.3%
February 2026 $570,000 81 142 43 98.7%
March 2026 $538,500 112 177 46 99.6%
April 2026 $599,950 150 240 45 100.5%
May 2026 $620,000 149 265 42 100.3%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Naperville numbers say
The median Naperville home sold for $620,000 in May 2026, down 4.6% from $650,000 in June 2025. The twelve-month high was $650,000 in June 2025.
Homes averaged 42 days on the market and closed at 100.3% of list price in May 2026. That is 4 days faster than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 448 homes on the market in Naperville represent about 3.3 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Naperville closings.
Sold
$520,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft
1435 Sunnybrook Dr, Naperville, IL 60540
Sold
$967,500
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,500 sqft
4327 Conifer Rd, Naperville, IL 60564
Sold
$600,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft
3027 Brossman St, Naperville, IL 60564
Talk to someone who works Naperville
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Naperville? Median value $620,000, -4.6% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Naperville, IL 60540, 60564 Sell Your Home in Naperville, IL
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. Single-family neighborhoods like Pembroke Greens feature mature lots and established streetscapes. Downtown parcels and newer subdivisions offer varied lot dimensions and floor plans. Buyers weigh established residential locations against newer developments in neighboring Plainfield or Lisle. Purchase choices balance local commercial access against property price points.
Naperville sellers are working with a median value of $620,000, -4.6% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 100.3% of list price in May 2026, with 42 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Naperville closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Naperville neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Naperville market report
$620K Naperville median value
-4.6% 12-month change
100.3% list-to-sale last month
42 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Naperville sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Naperville closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Naperville neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
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Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Naperville
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## Homes for Sale in Bolingbrook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook/homes-for-sale
Summary: 1 home for sale in Bolingbrook (Bolingbrook 60440). Median value $405,000, 44 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Homes for Sale in Bolingbrook, IL
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Housing inventory includes attached townhomes and mid-century detached homes. Proximity to neighboring Naperville and Romeoville influences local property values. Buyers evaluate suburban square footage against price differences found in older surrounding communities.
$405K Bolingbrook median sold
+4.1% year over year
44 days on market
764 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Bolingbrook means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 44 days on market against a median value of $405,000, and 764 closed over the last twelve months. One of the homes for sale in Bolingbrook today is listed on this site.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$405K median value +4.1% 12-month change 44 avg days on market 79% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 24,498 homes $405K median 44d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
On the market in Bolingbrook
Active
$275,000
3 bd · 3 ba
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Recently sold & pending
Sold
$459,900
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,097 sqft
608 Switchgrass Way #61003, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Sold
$363,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 2,250 sqft
363 Aaron Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Bolingbrook neighborhoods
Winston Village
Augusta Village
River Hills
Bloomfield West
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Steps to buying a home in Naperville
First-time home buyers in Naperville
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
Making an offer on a home in Naperville
Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Selling a home in Naperville
What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
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Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
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A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$459,900 608 Switchgrass Way #61003, Bolingbrook 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,097 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Represented the buyer
$363,000 363 Aaron Ln, Bolingbrook 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,250 sqft Closed August 11, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Bolingbrook
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Bolingbrook Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Bolingbrook closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Bolingbrook Market Report · IL Home Values
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Housing inventory includes attached townhomes and mid-century detached homes. Proximity to neighboring Naperville and Romeoville influences local property values. Buyers evaluate suburban square footage against price differences found in older surrounding communities.
The Bolingbrook median sold price stands at $405,000 as of May 2026, +4.1% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $405,000 in May 2026. 764 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.8% of list price most recently, with 44 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Bolingbrook pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Bolingbrook listings
$405K median sold +4.1% year over year 44d on market
Jun May
Bolingbrook median sold · trailing 12 months
Bolingbrook by the month
12 months of Bolingbrook closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $405,000 May 2026 The median Bolingbrook home sold for $405,000 in May 2026, up 4.1% from $389,000 in June 2025.
Homes closed 77 May 2026 77 homes closed in Bolingbrook in May 2026, up 11.6% from 69 in June 2025.
New listings 84 May 2026 84 homes came on the market in May 2026, down 11.6% from 95 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.92 May 2026 0.92 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, up 0.19 from 0.73 in June 2025.
Average days on market 44 May 2026 Homes averaged 44 days on the market in May 2026, 2 days faster than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 100.8% May 2026 Homes closed at 100.8% of list price in May 2026, down 0.4 points from 101.2% in June 2025.
Months of supply 2.5 May 2026 169 homes are on the market in Bolingbrook, about 2.5 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Bolingbrook closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $389,000 69 95 46 101.2%
July 2025 $336,500 69 101 49 99.9%
August 2025 $367,500 74 87 46 100.3%
September 2025 $370,000 83 79 53 99.2%
October 2025 $388,750 76 64 63 98.9%
November 2025 $357,500 62 52 56 99.1%
December 2025 $336,900 59 34 58 99.2%
January 2026 $392,450 28 50 81 98.6%
February 2026 $368,450 44 62 59 99.2%
March 2026 $391,000 64 81 45 101.2%
April 2026 $380,000 59 99 42 101.1%
May 2026 $405,000 77 84 44 100.8%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Bolingbrook numbers say
The median Bolingbrook home sold for $405,000 in May 2026, up 4.1% from $389,000 in June 2025.
Homes averaged 44 days on the market and closed at 100.8% of list price in May 2026. That is 2 days faster than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 169 homes on the market in Bolingbrook represent about 2.5 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Bolingbrook closings.
Sold
$459,900
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,097 sqft
608 Switchgrass Way #61003, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Sold
$363,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 2,250 sqft
363 Aaron Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Talk to someone who works Bolingbrook
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Bolingbrook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Bolingbrook? Median value $405,000, +4.1% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Sell Your Home in Bolingbrook, IL
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Housing inventory includes attached townhomes and mid-century detached homes. Proximity to neighboring Naperville and Romeoville influences local property values. Buyers evaluate suburban square footage against price differences found in older surrounding communities.
Bolingbrook sellers are working with a median value of $405,000, +4.1% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 100.8% of list price in May 2026, with 44 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Bolingbrook closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Bolingbrook neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Bolingbrook market report
$405K Bolingbrook median value
+4.1% 12-month change
100.8% list-to-sale last month
44 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Bolingbrook sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Bolingbrook closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Bolingbrook neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Bolingbrook
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Homes for Sale in Oswego, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oswego/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Oswego (Oswego 60543). Median value $403,500, 49 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Oswego, IL 60543 Homes for Sale in Oswego, IL
Oswego, IL holds about 12,440 homes, 88% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 2002. Subdivisions offer newer single-family construction and larger yard sizes. Buyers balance distance from eastern DuPage County centers against lower land costs along the Fox River valley. Residential options provide an alternative to denser development in nearby Aurora or Plainfield.
$404K Oswego median sold
+12.1% year over year
49 days on market
460 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Oswego means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 49 days on market against a median value of $403,500, and 460 closed over the last twelve months.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$404K median value +12.1% 12-month change 49 avg days on market 88% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 12,440 homes $404K median 49d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Oswego activity
Sold
$466,000
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,400 sqft
605 Woodchuck Trl, Oswego, IL 60543
Sold
$520,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sqft
707 Erwin St, Oswego, IL 60543
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Oswego neighborhoods
Downtown Oswego
Churchill Club
Blackberry Crossing
Gates Creek
Ogden Falls
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Steps to buying a home in Naperville
First-time home buyers in Naperville
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
Making an offer on a home in Naperville
Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Selling a home in Naperville
What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
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Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
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A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$466,000 605 Woodchuck Trl, Oswego 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,400 sqft Closed August 24, 2026
Represented the buyer
$520,000 707 Erwin St, Oswego 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sqft Closed August 21, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Oswego
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Oswego Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oswego/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Oswego closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Oswego, IL 60543 Oswego Market Report · IL Home Values
Oswego, IL holds about 12,440 homes, 88% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 2002. Subdivisions offer newer single-family construction and larger yard sizes. Buyers balance distance from eastern DuPage County centers against lower land costs along the Fox River valley. Residential options provide an alternative to denser development in nearby Aurora or Plainfield.
The Oswego median sold price stands at $403,500 as of May 2026, +12.1% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $445,000 in August 2025. 460 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.2% of list price most recently, with 49 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Oswego pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Oswego listings
$404K median sold +12.1% year over year 49d on market
Jun May
Oswego median sold · trailing 12 months
Oswego by the month
12 months of Oswego closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $403,500 May 2026 The median Oswego home sold for $403,500 in May 2026, up 12.1% from $360,000 in June 2025.
Homes closed 52 May 2026 52 homes closed in Oswego in May 2026, down 8.8% from 57 in June 2025.
New listings 81 May 2026 81 homes came on the market in May 2026, up 9.5% from 74 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.64 May 2026 0.64 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, down 0.13 from 0.77 in June 2025.
Average days on market 49 May 2026 Homes averaged 49 days on the market in May 2026, 5 days slower than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 100.2% May 2026 Homes closed at 100.2% of list price in May 2026, down 1.4 points from 101.6% in June 2025.
Months of supply 3.9 May 2026 157 homes are on the market in Oswego, about 3.9 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Oswego closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $360,000 57 74 44 101.6%
July 2025 $419,000 60 58 48 100.4%
August 2025 $445,000 45 45 44 100.2%
September 2025 $372,500 40 35 65 98.7%
October 2025 $411,995 40 53 63 100.1%
November 2025 $360,000 29 22 53 98.9%
December 2025 $377,500 18 24 64 98.6%
January 2026 $362,000 28 40 72 98.4%
February 2026 $350,000 21 42 72 100.3%
March 2026 $399,990 47 54 59 100.2%
April 2026 $370,000 23 76 45 100.3%
May 2026 $403,500 52 81 49 100.2%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Oswego numbers say
The median Oswego home sold for $403,500 in May 2026, up 12.1% from $360,000 in June 2025. The twelve-month high was $445,000 in August 2025.
Homes averaged 49 days on the market and closed at 100.2% of list price in May 2026. That is 5 days slower than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 157 homes on the market in Oswego represent about 3.9 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Oswego closings.
Sold
$466,000
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,400 sqft
605 Woodchuck Trl, Oswego, IL 60543
Sold
$520,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sqft
707 Erwin St, Oswego, IL 60543
Talk to someone who works Oswego
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Oswego, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oswego/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Oswego? Median value $403,500, +12.1% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Oswego, IL 60543 Sell Your Home in Oswego, IL
Oswego, IL holds about 12,440 homes, 88% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 2002. Subdivisions offer newer single-family construction and larger yard sizes. Buyers balance distance from eastern DuPage County centers against lower land costs along the Fox River valley. Residential options provide an alternative to denser development in nearby Aurora or Plainfield.
Oswego sellers are working with a median value of $403,500, +12.1% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 100.2% of list price in May 2026, with 49 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Oswego closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Oswego neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Oswego market report
$404K Oswego median value
+12.1% 12-month change
100.2% list-to-sale last month
49 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Oswego sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Oswego closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Oswego neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Oswego
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Homes for Sale in Addison, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/addison/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Addison (Addison 60101). Median value $420,000, 45 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Addison, IL 60101 Homes for Sale in Addison, IL
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Residential stock consists of mid-century single-family ranches, split-levels, and multi-family options. Buyers compare housing price points against higher-priced properties in neighboring Elmhurst. Property searches balance central DuPage County positioning against older home layouts.
$420K Addison median sold
+7.7% year over year
45 days on market
305 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Addison means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 45 days on market against a median value of $420,000, and 305 closed over the last twelve months.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$420K median value +7.7% 12-month change 45 avg days on market 67% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 13,266 homes $420K median 45d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Addison activity
Sold
$545,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft
20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison, IL 60101
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Addison neighborhoods
Friars Cove
Foxdale
Farmwood
Kings Point
Guides
Steps to buying a home in Naperville
First-time home buyers in Naperville
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
Making an offer on a home in Naperville
Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Selling a home in Naperville
What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
Sell by owner or hire an agent in Naperville?
Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Preparing your home to sell in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Mistakes sellers make in Naperville
Services
Home Buyer Representation
Residential Property Sales
Bilingual Client Advisory
Relocation Assistance
Tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist
Glossary
Homes recently closed
A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$545,000 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Addison
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Addison Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/addison/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Addison closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Addison, IL 60101 Addison Market Report · IL Home Values
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Residential stock consists of mid-century single-family ranches, split-levels, and multi-family options. Buyers compare housing price points against higher-priced properties in neighboring Elmhurst. Property searches balance central DuPage County positioning against older home layouts.
The Addison median sold price stands at $420,000 as of May 2026, +7.7% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $420,000 in January 2026. 305 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.9% of list price most recently, with 45 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Addison pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Addison listings
$420K median sold +7.7% year over year 45d on market
Jun May
Addison median sold · trailing 12 months
Addison by the month
12 months of Addison closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $420,000 May 2026 The median Addison home sold for $420,000 in May 2026, up 7.7% from $390,000 in June 2025.
Homes closed 19 May 2026 19 homes closed in Addison in May 2026, down 54.8% from 42 in June 2025.
New listings 35 May 2026 35 homes came on the market in May 2026, down 10.3% from 39 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.54 May 2026 0.54 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, down 0.53 from 1.08 in June 2025.
Average days on market 45 May 2026 Homes averaged 45 days on the market in May 2026, 2 days slower than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 100.9% May 2026 Homes closed at 100.9% of list price in May 2026, up 0.8 points from 100.1% in June 2025.
Months of supply 3.1 May 2026 72 homes are on the market in Addison, about 3.1 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Addison closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $390,000 42 39 43 100.1%
July 2025 $416,515 38 39 49 101.2%
August 2025 $385,000 27 32 41 99.7%
September 2025 $408,000 34 27 47 101.1%
October 2025 $403,710 25 31 45 100%
November 2025 $377,500 24 19 48 100.3%
December 2025 $370,750 20 16 46 98.4%
January 2026 $420,000 11 17 36 98.3%
February 2026 $374,000 14 26 88 100.5%
March 2026 $360,000 25 29 40 99.6%
April 2026 $362,500 26 40 47 100.9%
May 2026 $420,000 19 35 45 100.9%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Addison numbers say
The median Addison home sold for $420,000 in May 2026, up 7.7% from $390,000 in June 2025.
Homes averaged 45 days on the market and closed at 100.9% of list price in May 2026. That is 2 days slower than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 72 homes on the market in Addison represent about 3.1 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Addison closings.
Sold
$545,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft
20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison, IL 60101
Talk to someone who works Addison
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Addison, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/addison/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Addison? Median value $420,000, +7.7% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Addison, IL 60101 Sell Your Home in Addison, IL
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Residential stock consists of mid-century single-family ranches, split-levels, and multi-family options. Buyers compare housing price points against higher-priced properties in neighboring Elmhurst. Property searches balance central DuPage County positioning against older home layouts.
Addison sellers are working with a median value of $420,000, +7.7% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 100.9% of list price in May 2026, with 45 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Addison closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Addison neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Addison market report
$420K Addison median value
+7.7% 12-month change
100.9% list-to-sale last month
45 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Addison sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Addison closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Addison neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Addison
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Homes for Sale in Downers Grove, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Downers Grove (Downers Grove 60515). Median value $540,500, 36 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Downers Grove, IL 60515 Homes for Sale in Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Established neighborhoods feature traditional single-family homes on tree-lined streets alongside modern infill construction. Buyers evaluate proximity to Lisle and Elmhurst against regional transportation convenience. Home seekers weigh higher lot costs against older property renovation potential.
$541K Downers Grove median sold
+6% year over year
36 days on market
625 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Downers Grove means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 36 days on market against a median value of $540,500, and 625 closed over the last twelve months.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$541K median value +6% 12-month change 36 avg days on market 75% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 21,527 homes $541K median 36d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Downers Grove activity
Sold
$485,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft
965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove, IL 60515
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Downers Grove neighborhoods
Downtown Downers Grove
Randall Park
Prince Pond
Denburn Woods
Orchard Brook
Belmont
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$485,000 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Downers Grove
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Downers Grove Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Downers Grove closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Downers Grove, IL 60515 Downers Grove Market Report · IL Home Values
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Established neighborhoods feature traditional single-family homes on tree-lined streets alongside modern infill construction. Buyers evaluate proximity to Lisle and Elmhurst against regional transportation convenience. Home seekers weigh higher lot costs against older property renovation potential.
The Downers Grove median sold price stands at $540,500 as of May 2026, +6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $580,000 in January 2026. 625 homes closed over the period, averaging 103.3% of list price most recently, with 36 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Downers Grove pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Downers Grove listings
$541K median sold +6% year over year 36d on market
Jun May
Downers Grove median sold · trailing 12 months
Downers Grove by the month
12 months of Downers Grove closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $540,500 May 2026 The median Downers Grove home sold for $540,500 in May 2026, up 6% from $510,000 in June 2025.
Homes closed 54 May 2026 54 homes closed in Downers Grove in May 2026, down 16.9% from 65 in June 2025.
New listings 74 May 2026 74 homes came on the market in May 2026, up 5.7% from 70 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.73 May 2026 0.73 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, down 0.20 from 0.93 in June 2025.
Average days on market 36 May 2026 Homes averaged 36 days on the market in May 2026, 10 days faster than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 103.3% May 2026 Homes closed at 103.3% of list price in May 2026, up 1.9 points from 101.4% in June 2025.
Months of supply 2.5 May 2026 149 homes are on the market in Downers Grove, about 2.5 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Downers Grove closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $510,000 65 70 46 101.4%
July 2025 $519,000 70 65 47 100.4%
August 2025 $480,000 53 61 43 102.6%
September 2025 $475,000 60 62 50 100.5%
October 2025 $437,000 59 56 42 99.7%
November 2025 $410,000 38 40 49 99.7%
December 2025 $465,000 43 24 50 99%
January 2026 $580,000 31 49 64 99.5%
February 2026 $535,167 28 53 60 100.9%
March 2026 $472,500 70 58 53 101%
April 2026 $537,500 54 91 50 100.8%
May 2026 $540,500 54 74 36 103.3%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Downers Grove numbers say
The median Downers Grove home sold for $540,500 in May 2026, up 6% from $510,000 in June 2025. The twelve-month high was $580,000 in January 2026.
Homes averaged 36 days on the market and closed at 103.3% of list price in May 2026. That is 10 days faster than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 149 homes on the market in Downers Grove represent about 2.5 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Downers Grove closings.
Sold
$485,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft
965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Talk to someone who works Downers Grove
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Downers Grove, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Downers Grove? Median value $540,500, +6% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sell Your Home in Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Established neighborhoods feature traditional single-family homes on tree-lined streets alongside modern infill construction. Buyers evaluate proximity to Lisle and Elmhurst against regional transportation convenience. Home seekers weigh higher lot costs against older property renovation potential.
Downers Grove sellers are working with a median value of $540,500, +6% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 103.3% of list price in May 2026, with 36 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Downers Grove closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Downers Grove neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Downers Grove market report
$541K Downers Grove median value
+6% 12-month change
103.3% list-to-sale last month
36 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Downers Grove sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Downers Grove closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Downers Grove neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Downers Grove
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Homes for Sale in Elgin, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Elgin (Elgin 60124). Median value $368,000, 48 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Elgin, IL 60124 Homes for Sale in Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Historic neighborhoods feature Victorian and early twentieth-century architecture alongside modern subdivisions. Housing price points contrast with newer construction in central Cook County. Buyers weigh lot size and architectural character against daily travel times to eastern employment centers.
$368K Elgin median sold
+4.5% year over year
48 days on market
1,177 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Elgin means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 48 days on market against a median value of $368,000, and 1,177 closed over the last twelve months.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$368K median value +4.5% 12-month change 48 avg days on market 72% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 40,523 homes $368K median 48d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Elgin activity
Sold
$525,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sqft
3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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$525,000 3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sqft Closed August 14, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Elgin
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Elgin Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Elgin closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Elgin, IL 60124 Elgin Market Report · IL Home Values
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Historic neighborhoods feature Victorian and early twentieth-century architecture alongside modern subdivisions. Housing price points contrast with newer construction in central Cook County. Buyers weigh lot size and architectural character against daily travel times to eastern employment centers.
The Elgin median sold price stands at $368,000 as of May 2026, +4.5% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $368,000 in May 2026. 1,177 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.3% of list price most recently, with 48 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Elgin pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Elgin listings
$368K median sold +4.5% year over year 48d on market
Jun May
Elgin median sold · trailing 12 months
Elgin by the month
12 months of Elgin closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $368,000 May 2026 The median Elgin home sold for $368,000 in May 2026, up 4.5% from $352,000 in June 2025.
Homes closed 110 May 2026 110 homes closed in Elgin in May 2026, up 0.9% from 109 in June 2025.
New listings 139 May 2026 139 homes came on the market in May 2026, up 1.5% from 137 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.79 May 2026 0.79 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, level with 0.80 in June 2025.
Average days on market 48 May 2026 Homes averaged 48 days on the market in May 2026, 6 days slower than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 101.3% May 2026 Homes closed at 101.3% of list price in May 2026, up 0.1 points from 101.2% in June 2025.
Months of supply 2.8 May 2026 273 homes are on the market in Elgin, about 2.8 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Elgin closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $352,000 109 137 42 101.2%
July 2025 $321,500 128 142 49 99.6%
August 2025 $331,000 112 120 48 100.5%
September 2025 $339,500 100 105 51 99.2%
October 2025 $326,250 106 132 56 99.7%
November 2025 $334,000 94 67 55 99.5%
December 2025 $342,500 114 41 60 99%
January 2026 $308,000 55 66 70 98.2%
February 2026 $315,750 62 98 57 98.4%
March 2026 $330,000 80 139 58 99.9%
April 2026 $365,000 107 138 42 100.7%
May 2026 $368,000 110 139 48 101.3%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Elgin numbers say
The median Elgin home sold for $368,000 in May 2026, up 4.5% from $352,000 in June 2025.
Homes averaged 48 days on the market and closed at 101.3% of list price in May 2026. That is 6 days slower than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 273 homes on the market in Elgin represent about 2.8 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Elgin closings.
Sold
$525,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sqft
3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
Talk to someone who works Elgin
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Elgin, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Elgin? Median value $368,000, +4.5% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Elgin, IL 60124 Sell Your Home in Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Historic neighborhoods feature Victorian and early twentieth-century architecture alongside modern subdivisions. Housing price points contrast with newer construction in central Cook County. Buyers weigh lot size and architectural character against daily travel times to eastern employment centers.
Elgin sellers are working with a median value of $368,000, +4.5% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 101.3% of list price in May 2026, with 48 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Elgin closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Elgin neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Elgin market report
$368K Elgin median value
+4.5% 12-month change
101.3% list-to-sale last month
48 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Elgin sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Elgin closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Elgin neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Elgin
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Homes for Sale in Elmhurst, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elmhurst/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Elmhurst (Elmhurst 60126). Median value $752,750, 46 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Elmhurst, IL 60126 Homes for Sale in Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Housing options include custom luxury builds, pre-war brick houses, and updated mid-century properties. Buyers weigh premium land values against alternatives in neighboring Addison. Residential decisions balance quick access to Chicago against higher price tiers for single-family lots.
$753K Elmhurst median sold
+15.8% year over year
46 days on market
513 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Elmhurst means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 46 days on market against a median value of $752,750, and 513 closed over the last twelve months.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$753K median value +15.8% 12-month change 46 avg days on market 80% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 17,753 homes $753K median 46d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Elmhurst activity
Sold
$2,999
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft
8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst, IL 60126
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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Guides
Steps to buying a home in Naperville
First-time home buyers in Naperville
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
Making an offer on a home in Naperville
Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Selling a home in Naperville
What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
Sell by owner or hire an agent in Naperville?
Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
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A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$2,999 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Elmhurst
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Elmhurst Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elmhurst/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Elmhurst closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Elmhurst, IL 60126 Elmhurst Market Report · IL Home Values
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Housing options include custom luxury builds, pre-war brick houses, and updated mid-century properties. Buyers weigh premium land values against alternatives in neighboring Addison. Residential decisions balance quick access to Chicago against higher price tiers for single-family lots.
The Elmhurst median sold price stands at $752,750 as of May 2026, +15.8% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $900,000 in March 2026. 513 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.3% of list price most recently, with 46 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Elmhurst pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Elmhurst listings
$753K median sold +15.8% year over year 46d on market
Jun May
Elmhurst median sold · trailing 12 months
Elmhurst by the month
12 months of Elmhurst closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $752,750 May 2026 The median Elmhurst home sold for $752,750 in May 2026, up 15.8% from $650,000 in June 2025.
Homes closed 56 May 2026 56 homes closed in Elmhurst in May 2026, down 26.3% from 76 in June 2025.
New listings 63 May 2026 63 homes came on the market in May 2026, up 16.7% from 54 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.89 May 2026 0.89 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, down 0.52 from 1.41 in June 2025.
Average days on market 46 May 2026 Homes averaged 46 days on the market in May 2026, 1 day slower than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 101.3% May 2026 Homes closed at 101.3% of list price in May 2026, up 0.7 points from 100.6% in June 2025.
Months of supply 2.5 May 2026 128 homes are on the market in Elmhurst, about 2.5 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Elmhurst closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $650,000 76 54 45 100.6%
July 2025 $794,500 42 39 51 99.9%
August 2025 $565,000 44 40 55 99.7%
September 2025 $650,000 39 53 50 100.9%
October 2025 $580,000 42 47 43 99.9%
November 2025 $580,000 25 30 57 100.4%
December 2025 $563,000 41 21 52 98.5%
January 2026 $676,000 20 46 67 97.6%
February 2026 $635,000 32 55 96 97%
March 2026 $900,000 37 66 45 99.7%
April 2026 $690,000 59 71 45 100%
May 2026 $752,750 56 63 46 101.3%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Elmhurst numbers say
The median Elmhurst home sold for $752,750 in May 2026, up 15.8% from $650,000 in June 2025. The twelve-month high was $900,000 in March 2026.
Homes averaged 46 days on the market and closed at 101.3% of list price in May 2026. That is 1 day slower than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 128 homes on the market in Elmhurst represent about 2.5 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Elmhurst closings.
Sold
$2,999
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft
8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Talk to someone who works Elmhurst
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Elmhurst, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elmhurst/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Elmhurst? Median value $752,750, +15.8% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sell Your Home in Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Housing options include custom luxury builds, pre-war brick houses, and updated mid-century properties. Buyers weigh premium land values against alternatives in neighboring Addison. Residential decisions balance quick access to Chicago against higher price tiers for single-family lots.
Elmhurst sellers are working with a median value of $752,750, +15.8% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 101.3% of list price in May 2026, with 46 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Elmhurst closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Elmhurst neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Elmhurst market report
$753K Elmhurst median value
+15.8% 12-month change
101.3% list-to-sale last month
46 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Elmhurst sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Elmhurst closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Elmhurst neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Elmhurst
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Homes for Sale in Lisle, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Lisle (Lisle 60532). Median value $413,750, 49 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Lisle, IL 60532 Homes for Sale in Lisle, IL
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Residential areas provide single-family homes, townhouses, and condominium developments surrounded by mature trees. Buyers compare property price points directly with adjacent Naperville. Home seekers weigh quiet suburban residential streets against commercial access in larger nearby municipalities.
$414K Lisle median sold
-6.5% year over year
49 days on market
231 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Lisle means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 49 days on market against a median value of $413,750, and 231 closed over the last twelve months.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$414K median value -6.5% 12-month change 49 avg days on market 56% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 10,466 homes $414K median 49d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Lisle activity
Sold
$807,500
3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft
526 Spruce Ln, Lisle, IL 60532
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Lisle neighborhoods
Downtown Lisle
Green Trails
Four Lakes
Beau Bien
Guides
Steps to buying a home in Naperville
First-time home buyers in Naperville
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
Making an offer on a home in Naperville
Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Selling a home in Naperville
What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
Sell by owner or hire an agent in Naperville?
Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Preparing your home to sell in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Mistakes sellers make in Naperville
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A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$807,500 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Lisle
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Lisle Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Lisle closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Lisle, IL 60532 Lisle Market Report · IL Home Values
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Residential areas provide single-family homes, townhouses, and condominium developments surrounded by mature trees. Buyers compare property price points directly with adjacent Naperville. Home seekers weigh quiet suburban residential streets against commercial access in larger nearby municipalities.
The Lisle median sold price stands at $413,750 as of May 2026, -6.5% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $531,000 in October 2025. 231 homes closed over the period, averaging 99.9% of list price most recently, with 49 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Lisle pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Lisle listings
$414K median sold -6.5% year over year 49d on market
Jun May
Lisle median sold · trailing 12 months
Lisle by the month
12 months of Lisle closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $413,750 May 2026 The median Lisle home sold for $413,750 in May 2026, down 6.5% from $442,500 in June 2025.
Homes closed 18 May 2026 18 homes closed in Lisle in May 2026, down 35.7% from 28 in June 2025.
New listings 35 May 2026 35 homes came on the market in May 2026, up 40% from 25 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.51 May 2026 0.51 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, down 0.61 from 1.12 in June 2025.
Average days on market 49 May 2026 Homes averaged 49 days on the market in May 2026, 13 days slower than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 99.9% May 2026 Homes closed at 99.9% of list price in May 2026, down 2.6 points from 102.5% in June 2025.
Months of supply 3.3 May 2026 63 homes are on the market in Lisle, about 3.3 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Lisle closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $442,500 28 25 36 102.5%
July 2025 $410,000 25 25 49 99.6%
August 2025 $465,000 26 17 49 100%
September 2025 $459,000 13 23 37 100.3%
October 2025 $531,000 22 25 45 99.5%
November 2025 $380,000 19 17 45 98.2%
December 2025 $421,500 20 11 56 98.9%
January 2026 $422,500 10 14 40 98.5%
February 2026 $430,000 10 23 37 98.7%
March 2026 $471,500 22 25 35 101.7%
April 2026 $451,000 18 35 34 100.5%
May 2026 $413,750 18 35 49 99.9%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Lisle numbers say
The median Lisle home sold for $413,750 in May 2026, down 6.5% from $442,500 in June 2025. The twelve-month high was $531,000 in October 2025.
Homes averaged 49 days on the market and closed at 99.9% of list price in May 2026. That is 13 days slower than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 63 homes on the market in Lisle represent about 3.3 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Lisle closings.
Sold
$807,500
3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft
526 Spruce Ln, Lisle, IL 60532
Talk to someone who works Lisle
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Lisle, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Lisle? Median value $413,750, -6.5% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Lisle, IL 60532 Sell Your Home in Lisle, IL
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Residential areas provide single-family homes, townhouses, and condominium developments surrounded by mature trees. Buyers compare property price points directly with adjacent Naperville. Home seekers weigh quiet suburban residential streets against commercial access in larger nearby municipalities.
Lisle sellers are working with a median value of $413,750, -6.5% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 99.9% of list price in May 2026, with 49 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Lisle closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Lisle neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Lisle market report
$414K Lisle median value
-6.5% 12-month change
99.9% list-to-sale last month
49 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Lisle sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Lisle closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Lisle neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Lisle
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Homes for Sale in Clarendon Hills, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/clarendon-hills/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Clarendon Hills (Clarendon Hills 60514). Median value $859,193, 33 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 Homes for Sale in Clarendon Hills, IL
Clarendon Hills, IL holds about 3,342 homes, 84% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. The housing inventory consists primarily of custom single-family properties, traditional two-story residences, and select townhomes. Buyers weigh land costs against housing choices in Downers Grove and Lisle. Purchasing evaluations balance neighborhood scale against interior architectural detail. Decisions center on long-term property value.
$859K Clarendon Hills median sold
-17.4% year over year
33 days on market
120 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Clarendon Hills means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 33 days on market against a median value of $859,193, and 120 closed over the last twelve months.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$859K median value -17.4% 12-month change 33 avg days on market 84% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 3,342 homes $859K median 33d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Clarendon Hills activity
Sold
$309,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
245 Burlington Ave APT 311, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Clarendon Hills neighborhoods
Blackhawk Heights
Stonegate
Oxford Park
Guides
Steps to buying a home in Naperville
First-time home buyers in Naperville
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
Making an offer on a home in Naperville
Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Selling a home in Naperville
What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
Sell by owner or hire an agent in Naperville?
Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Preparing your home to sell in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Mistakes sellers make in Naperville
Services
Home Buyer Representation
Residential Property Sales
Bilingual Client Advisory
Relocation Assistance
Tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist
Glossary
Homes recently closed
A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$309,000 245 Burlington Ave APT 311, Clarendon Hills 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Clarendon Hills
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Clarendon Hills Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/clarendon-hills/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Clarendon Hills closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 Clarendon Hills Market Report · IL Home Values
Clarendon Hills, IL holds about 3,342 homes, 84% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. The housing inventory consists primarily of custom single-family properties, traditional two-story residences, and select townhomes. Buyers weigh land costs against housing choices in Downers Grove and Lisle. Purchasing evaluations balance neighborhood scale against interior architectural detail. Decisions center on long-term property value.
The Clarendon Hills median sold price stands at $859,193 as of May 2026, -17.4% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $1,040,500 in June 2025. 120 homes closed over the period, averaging 104.2% of list price most recently, with 33 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Clarendon Hills pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Clarendon Hills listings
$859K median sold -17.4% year over year 33d on market
Jun May
Clarendon Hills median sold · trailing 12 months
Clarendon Hills by the month
12 months of Clarendon Hills closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $859,193 May 2026 The median Clarendon Hills home sold for $859,193 in May 2026, down 17.4% from $1,040,500 in June 2025.
Homes closed 8 May 2026 8 homes closed in Clarendon Hills in May 2026, down 42.9% from 14 in June 2025.
New listings 19 May 2026 19 homes came on the market in May 2026, up 72.7% from 11 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.42 May 2026 0.42 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, down 0.85 from 1.27 in June 2025.
Average days on market 33 May 2026 Homes averaged 33 days on the market in May 2026, 13 days faster than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 104.2% May 2026 Homes closed at 104.2% of list price in May 2026, down 0.1 points from 104.3% in June 2025.
Months of supply 3 May 2026 31 homes are on the market in Clarendon Hills, about 3 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Clarendon Hills closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $1,040,500 14 11 46 104.3%
July 2025 $912,500 6 10 57 100.9%
August 2025 $485,000 12 12 63 101.1%
September 2025 $585,500 7 14 32 102.5%
October 2025 $435,000 13 13 60 99.9%
November 2025 $610,000 11 6 43 98.7%
December 2025 $750,000 11 6 41 101.3%
January 2026 $519,000 7 12 26 99.1%
February 2026 $380,000 8 12 39 100.1%
March 2026 $924,500 10 17 25 104%
April 2026 $869,000 13 17 33 101%
May 2026 $859,193 8 19 33 104.2%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Clarendon Hills numbers say
The median Clarendon Hills home sold for $859,193 in May 2026, down 17.4% from $1,040,500 in June 2025. The twelve-month high was $1,040,500 in June 2025.
Homes averaged 33 days on the market and closed at 104.2% of list price in May 2026. That is 13 days faster than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 31 homes on the market in Clarendon Hills represent about 3 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Clarendon Hills closings.
Sold
$309,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
245 Burlington Ave APT 311, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Talk to someone who works Clarendon Hills
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Clarendon Hills, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/clarendon-hills/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Clarendon Hills? Median value $859,193, -17.4% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 Sell Your Home in Clarendon Hills, IL
Clarendon Hills, IL holds about 3,342 homes, 84% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. The housing inventory consists primarily of custom single-family properties, traditional two-story residences, and select townhomes. Buyers weigh land costs against housing choices in Downers Grove and Lisle. Purchasing evaluations balance neighborhood scale against interior architectural detail. Decisions center on long-term property value.
Clarendon Hills sellers are working with a median value of $859,193, -17.4% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 104.2% of list price in May 2026, with 33 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Clarendon Hills closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Clarendon Hills neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Clarendon Hills market report
$859K Clarendon Hills median value
-17.4% 12-month change
104.2% list-to-sale last month
33 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Clarendon Hills sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Clarendon Hills closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Clarendon Hills neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Clarendon Hills
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Homes for Sale in Mokena, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/homes-for-sale
Summary: 1 home for sale in Mokena (Mokena 60448). Median value $508,300, 41 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Mokena, IL 60448 Homes for Sale in Mokena, IL
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Detached single-family residences define the core housing inventory throughout Mokena. Buyers compare lot space directly against nearby options in Tinley Park. Area purchase values span from $68,000 to $967,000. Selections balance yard dimensions against travel to Naperville.
$508K Mokena median sold
+18.2% year over year
41 days on market
221 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Mokena means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 41 days on market against a median value of $508,300, and 221 closed over the last twelve months. One of the homes for sale in Mokena today is listed on this site.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$508K median value +18.2% 12-month change 41 avg days on market 91% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 7,602 homes $508K median 41d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
On the market in Mokena
Active
$347,500
2 bd · 2 ba
10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Mokena neighborhoods
Foxborough Estates
Grasmere
Whisper Creek
Crystal Creek
Manchester Cove
Guides
Steps to buying a home in Naperville
First-time home buyers in Naperville
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
Making an offer on a home in Naperville
Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Selling a home in Naperville
What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
Sell by owner or hire an agent in Naperville?
Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Preparing your home to sell in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Mistakes sellers make in Naperville
Services
Home Buyer Representation
Residential Property Sales
Bilingual Client Advisory
Relocation Assistance
Tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist
Glossary
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Mokena
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Mokena Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Mokena closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Mokena, IL 60448 Mokena Market Report · IL Home Values
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Detached single-family residences define the core housing inventory throughout Mokena. Buyers compare lot space directly against nearby options in Tinley Park. Area purchase values span from $68,000 to $967,000. Selections balance yard dimensions against travel to Naperville.
The Mokena median sold price stands at $508,300 as of May 2026, +18.2% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $549,900 in January 2026. 221 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.5% of list price most recently, with 41 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Mokena pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Mokena listings
$508K median sold +18.2% year over year 41d on market
Jun May
Mokena median sold · trailing 12 months
Mokena by the month
12 months of Mokena closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $508,300 May 2026 The median Mokena home sold for $508,300 in May 2026, up 18.2% from $430,000 in June 2025.
Homes closed 22 May 2026 22 homes closed in Mokena in May 2026, level with 22 in June 2025.
New listings 25 May 2026 25 homes came on the market in May 2026, up 8.7% from 23 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.88 May 2026 0.88 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, down 0.08 from 0.96 in June 2025.
Average days on market 41 May 2026 Homes averaged 41 days on the market in May 2026, 12 days faster than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 101.5% May 2026 Homes closed at 101.5% of list price in May 2026, up 1.8 points from 99.7% in June 2025.
Months of supply 2.1 May 2026 48 homes are on the market in Mokena, about 2.1 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Mokena closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $430,000 22 23 53 99.7%
July 2025 $465,000 27 33 43 100.5%
August 2025 $482,500 16 16 44 100.1%
September 2025 $466,450 18 20 51 100.1%
October 2025 $463,500 18 25 46 99.9%
November 2025 $430,000 13 15 52 97%
December 2025 $435,000 19 9 43 99.4%
January 2026 $549,900 7 20 73 97.3%
February 2026 $496,500 14 22 106 98.6%
March 2026 $397,500 20 21 51 99.2%
April 2026 $378,000 25 25 67 98.5%
May 2026 $508,300 22 25 41 101.5%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Mokena numbers say
The median Mokena home sold for $508,300 in May 2026, up 18.2% from $430,000 in June 2025. The twelve-month high was $549,900 in January 2026.
Homes averaged 41 days on the market and closed at 101.5% of list price in May 2026. That is 12 days faster than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 48 homes on the market in Mokena represent about 2.1 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Talk to someone who works Mokena
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## Sell Your Home in Mokena, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Mokena? Median value $508,300, +18.2% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Mokena, IL 60448 Sell Your Home in Mokena, IL
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Detached single-family residences define the core housing inventory throughout Mokena. Buyers compare lot space directly against nearby options in Tinley Park. Area purchase values span from $68,000 to $967,000. Selections balance yard dimensions against travel to Naperville.
Mokena sellers are working with a median value of $508,300, +18.2% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 101.5% of list price in May 2026, with 41 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Mokena closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Mokena neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Mokena market report
$508K Mokena median value
+18.2% 12-month change
101.5% list-to-sale last month
41 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Mokena sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Mokena closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Mokena neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Mokena
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Homes for Sale in Oak Brook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oak-brook/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Oak Brook (Oak Brook 60523). Median value $1,400,000, 48 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Oak Brook, IL 60523 Homes for Sale in Oak Brook, IL
Oak Brook, IL holds about 3,373 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1978. Expansive custom residences, private subdivisions, and modern condominiums define the residential market. Buyers evaluate substantial lot acreage and privacy against properties in nearby Elmhurst and Downers Grove. Purchasing strategies balance architectural scale against ongoing maintenance considerations. Offers focus on privacy and construction quality.
$1.4M Oak Brook median sold
+25.6% year over year
48 days on market
111 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Oak Brook means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 48 days on market against a median value of $1,400,000, and 111 closed over the last twelve months.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$1.4M median value +25.6% 12-month change 48 avg days on market 91% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 3,373 homes $1.4M median 48d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Oak Brook activity
Sold
$190,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 sqft
40 N Tower Rd APT 14A, Oak Brook, IL 60523
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
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$190,000 40 N Tower Rd APT 14A, Oak Brook 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 sqft Closed September 21, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Oak Brook
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## Oak Brook Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oak-brook/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Oak Brook closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Oak Brook, IL 60523 Oak Brook Market Report · IL Home Values
Oak Brook, IL holds about 3,373 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1978. Expansive custom residences, private subdivisions, and modern condominiums define the residential market. Buyers evaluate substantial lot acreage and privacy against properties in nearby Elmhurst and Downers Grove. Purchasing strategies balance architectural scale against ongoing maintenance considerations. Offers focus on privacy and construction quality.
The Oak Brook median sold price stands at $1,400,000 as of May 2026, +25.6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $1,400,000 in May 2026. 111 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.8% of list price most recently, with 48 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Oak Brook pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Oak Brook listings
$1.4M median sold +25.6% year over year 48d on market
Jun May
Oak Brook median sold · trailing 12 months
Oak Brook by the month
12 months of Oak Brook closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $1,400,000 May 2026 The median Oak Brook home sold for $1,400,000 in May 2026, up 25.6% from $1,115,000 in June 2025.
Homes closed 5 May 2026 5 homes closed in Oak Brook in May 2026, down 58.3% from 12 in June 2025.
New listings 10 May 2026 10 homes came on the market in May 2026, down 9.1% from 11 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.50 May 2026 0.50 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, down 0.59 from 1.09 in June 2025.
Average days on market 48 May 2026 Homes averaged 48 days on the market in May 2026, 12 days faster than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 101.8% May 2026 Homes closed at 101.8% of list price in May 2026, up 5.8 points from 96% in June 2025.
Months of supply 5.4 May 2026 29 homes are on the market in Oak Brook, about 5.4 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Oak Brook closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $1,115,000 12 11 60 96%
July 2025 $950,000 12 13 67 103.2%
August 2025 $1,050,000 11 12 98 94.8%
September 2025 $1,065,000 11 8 69 96.7%
October 2025 $860,000 21 12 62 96.6%
November 2025 $970,000 8 7 65 94.1%
December 2025 $1,080,000 9 4 130 96.6%
January 2026 $870,000 7 8 59 96.9%
February 2026 $932,500 4 6 105 96.2%
March 2026 $1,050,000 5 12 70 95.1%
April 2026 $1,325,000 6 12 56 96.4%
May 2026 $1,400,000 5 10 48 101.8%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Oak Brook numbers say
The median Oak Brook home sold for $1,400,000 in May 2026, up 25.6% from $1,115,000 in June 2025.
Homes averaged 48 days on the market and closed at 101.8% of list price in May 2026. That is 12 days faster than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 29 homes on the market in Oak Brook represent about 5.4 months of supply: between four and six months, which is the range where neither side has much of an edge.
Buyers have room to read a listing's history before writing, and a price that has sat is a price worth asking about. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Oak Brook closings.
Sold
$190,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 sqft
40 N Tower Rd APT 14A, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Talk to someone who works Oak Brook
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Oak Brook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/oak-brook/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Oak Brook? Median value $1,400,000, +25.6% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Oak Brook, IL 60523 Sell Your Home in Oak Brook, IL
Oak Brook, IL holds about 3,373 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1978. Expansive custom residences, private subdivisions, and modern condominiums define the residential market. Buyers evaluate substantial lot acreage and privacy against properties in nearby Elmhurst and Downers Grove. Purchasing strategies balance architectural scale against ongoing maintenance considerations. Offers focus on privacy and construction quality.
Oak Brook sellers are working with a median value of $1,400,000, +25.6% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 101.8% of list price in May 2026, with 48 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Oak Brook closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Oak Brook neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Oak Brook market report
$1.4M Oak Brook median value
+25.6% 12-month change
101.8% list-to-sale last month
48 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Oak Brook sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Oak Brook closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Oak Brook neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Oak Brook
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Homes for Sale in Chicago, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/chicago/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Chicago (Chicago 60602). Median value $425,000, 47 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Chicago, IL 60602 Homes for Sale in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL holds about 1,277,054 homes, 46% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1954. Housing stock ranges from multi-unit brick flats and vintage condominiums to detached city homes. Property buyers balance lot density and shared walls against suburban yard sizes in towns like Naperville or Downers Grove. Purchase decisions focus on street location and residential building age.
$425K Chicago median sold
+6% year over year
47 days on market
24,715 closed in 12 months
Figures as of May 2026.
Buying in Chicago means moving at the neighborhood's pace rather than the market's headlines. Homes here average 47 days on market against a median value of $425,000, and 24,715 closed over the last twelve months.
Prices here move street by street rather than town-wide, so the comparable sales that decide an offer are the recent ones inside the same boundaries, not the town's median. Read that way, a list price tells you whether a seller is reflecting the market or testing it, and an offer can be built on the competition that actually exists.
$425K median value +6% 12-month change 47 avg days on market 46% owner-occupied
Map data ©2026 Google 1,277,054 homes $425K median 47d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Chicago neighborhoods
The Loop
Lincoln Park
Hyde Park
Logan Square
Pilsen
Lakeview
Guides
Steps to buying a home in Naperville
First-time home buyers in Naperville
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
Making an offer on a home in Naperville
Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Selling a home in Naperville
What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
Sell by owner or hire an agent in Naperville?
Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Preparing your home to sell in Naperville: questions sellers ask
Mistakes sellers make in Naperville
Services
Home Buyer Representation
Residential Property Sales
Bilingual Client Advisory
Relocation Assistance
Tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist
Glossary
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Chicago
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Chicago Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/chicago/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Chicago closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, John Greene.

Chicago, IL 60602 Chicago Market Report · IL Home Values
Chicago, IL holds about 1,277,054 homes, 46% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1954. Housing stock ranges from multi-unit brick flats and vintage condominiums to detached city homes. Property buyers balance lot density and shared walls against suburban yard sizes in towns like Naperville or Downers Grove. Purchase decisions focus on street location and residential building age.
The Chicago median sold price stands at $425,000 as of May 2026, +6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $425,000 in April 2026. 24,715 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.8% of list price most recently, with 47 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Chicago pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. A street-level read is a different number from the one above, and the table below is where it starts.
Get your home's number See Chicago listings
$425K median sold +6% year over year 47d on market
Jun May
Chicago median sold · trailing 12 months
Chicago by the month
12 months of Chicago closings, June 2025 through May 2026. Each panel is one series; the table carries every figure.
Median sold price $425,000 May 2026 The median Chicago home sold for $425,000 in May 2026, up 6% from $401,000 in June 2025.
Homes closed 2,475 May 2026 2,475 homes closed in Chicago in May 2026, down 8.2% from 2,695 in June 2025.
New listings 3,187 May 2026 3,187 homes came on the market in May 2026, up 7.8% from 2,957 in June 2025.
Closed per new listing 0.78 May 2026 0.78 homes closed for every new listing in May 2026, down 0.13 from 0.91 in June 2025.
Average days on market 47 May 2026 Homes averaged 47 days on the market in May 2026, 3 days faster than June 2025.
Sold-to-list ratio 101.8% May 2026 Homes closed at 101.8% of list price in May 2026, up 1.4 points from 100.4% in June 2025.
Months of supply 3 May 2026 6,879 homes are on the market in Chicago, about 3 months of supply at the pace of the last three months.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Twelve months of Chicago closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $401,000 2,695 2,957 50 100.4%
July 2025 $385,000 2,452 2,787 54 99.9%
August 2025 $385,000 2,249 2,526 55 99.5%
September 2025 $370,000 2,062 2,788 55 99.4%
October 2025 $380,000 2,120 2,524 56 99.1%
November 2025 $365,000 1,599 1,585 57 98.7%
December 2025 $365,000 1,951 1,184 67 98.5%
January 2026 $354,450 1,228 2,110 76 98.3%
February 2026 $390,000 1,429 2,461 69 99.1%
March 2026 $410,250 2,024 3,121 50 100.4%
April 2026 $425,000 2,431 3,346 48 101.2%
May 2026 $425,000 2,475 3,187 47 101.8%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What the Chicago numbers say
The median Chicago home sold for $425,000 in May 2026, up 6% from $401,000 in June 2025.
Homes averaged 47 days on the market and closed at 101.8% of list price in May 2026. That is 3 days faster than June 2025.
At the pace of the last three months, the 6,879 homes on the market in Chicago represent about 3 months of supply: less than four months, which is the range where prepared homes tend to clear quickly and buyers have little room to wait.
Buyers should expect to move on a home in days rather than weeks, and to have the comparable sales in hand before writing. Sellers are getting close to their asking price, which usually means the price was set against recent comparable sales rather than against what neighbors are asking.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Talk to someone who works Chicago
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## Sell Your Home in Chicago, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/chicago/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Chicago? Median value $425,000, +6% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Chicago, IL 60602 Sell Your Home in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL holds about 1,277,054 homes, 46% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1954. Housing stock ranges from multi-unit brick flats and vintage condominiums to detached city homes. Property buyers balance lot density and shared walls against suburban yard sizes in towns like Naperville or Downers Grove. Purchase decisions focus on street location and residential building age.
Chicago sellers are working with a median value of $425,000, +6% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 101.8% of list price in May 2026, with 47 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Chicago closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Chicago neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Chicago market report
$425K Chicago median value
+6% 12-month change
101.8% list-to-sale last month
47 avg days on market
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Chicago sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Chicago closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Chicago neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
An offer is read properly when it arrives, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
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## Steps to buying a home in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/buying-steps
Summary: Step 1: Work out what you can spend, step 2: Get pre-approved, not pre-qualified, step 3: Choose who represents you, step 4: Search with a shortlist, not a wishlist, step 5: Make an offer that can win, step 6: Inspection, appraisal and clear-to-close, and step 7: Closing day in Illinois.

Naperville, IL Steps to buying a home in Naperville
Step 1: Work out what you can spend, step 2: Get pre-approved, not pre-qualified, step 3: Choose who represents you, step 4: Search with a shortlist, not a wishlist, step 5: Make an offer that can win, step 6: Inspection, appraisal and clear-to-close, and step 7: Closing day in Illinois.
In this guide
Step 1: Work out what you can spend
Step 2: Get pre-approved, not pre-qualified
Step 3: Choose who represents you
Step 4: Search with a shortlist, not a wishlist
Step 5: Make an offer that can win
Step 6: Inspection, appraisal and clear-to-close
Step 7: Closing day in Illinois
Step 1: Work out what you can spend
Establishing your budget begins with your monthly housing commitment rather than the headline purchase price. A typical monthly mortgage payment combines loan principal, interest charges, local property taxes, and homeowners insurance coverage. Some residential properties also require separate monthly or annual homeowner association fees. These individual expenses combine to form your total housing cost. You can use an affordability calculator to balance these variables against your current income.
Mortgage lenders review specific financial factors to establish your total borrowing capacity. They assess your steady gross income, credit history, existing monthly debts, and available down payment funds. Lenders compare your recurring monthly obligations against your earnings to calculate your debt-to-income ratio. This calculation determines the maximum loan amount an institution will issue to you. Reviewing these requirements ahead of time allows you to adjust your savings strategy if necessary.
In August 2026, the median sale price across Naperville was $512,000. Homes in the community sold at an average of 97.6 percent of their list price that month. The market recorded 58 closed transactions and 73 new listings during the same monthly timeframe. Entering that $512,000 benchmark into an affordability calculator gives you an immediate picture of typical monthly costs. Balancing that baseline against your personal finances ensures you explore homes that align with your long-term goals.
Step 2: Get pre-approved, not pre-qualified
A pre-qualification provides an informal estimate based on self-reported finances without independent lender verification. In contrast, a pre-approval requires an underwriter to check your credit report, verify your income, and review your liquid assets. This detailed review converts your projected borrowing capacity into a verified commitment from a mortgage lender.
During August 2026, homes in Naperville spent an average of 20 days on the market. Buyers completed 58 home purchases, while sellers introduced 73 new listings to the market. The median sold price reached $512,000, and properties closed at 97.6% of their original list price. With 227 active listings available, local sellers inspect financing terms carefully before accepting an offer. A formal pre-approval letter demonstrates your purchasing capacity and gives sellers confidence that your transaction will close on schedule.
To obtain your pre-approval letter, you must gather standard financial records for lender review. Prepare your federal tax returns, recent pay stubs, W-2 forms, and complete bank statements. Collecting these items before you begin your search helps prevent delays when you find a property. You can review the pre-approval guide for specific details on mortgage requirements and underwriting procedures.
Step 3: Choose who represents you
A buyer's agent works directly on your behalf throughout the process of purchasing a home. Since August 2024, you must sign a written buyer representation agreement with your agent before you tour any property. This agreement defines the working relationship between you and your real estate professional. It states the exact services the agent will deliver during your property search.
The written representation agreement also details the compensation your agent will receive. You negotiate this compensation directly with your agent, because fees are not set by any market rule. The contract ensures that both parties understand the financial terms, the expectations, and the required duties before any home visits occur. You review and sign these terms prior to viewing houses together.
Illinois also maintains strict legal regulations regarding representation when an agent represents multiple parties. The state permits disclosed dual agency only with the informed written consent of both the buyer and the seller. This agreement requires the completion of a specific statutory consent form. Without signed consent from both parties on that required form, an agent cannot represent both sides of the transaction.
Step 4: Search with a shortlist, not a wishlist
Naperville had 227 active listings in August 2026, with 73 new properties entering the market and 58 closed sales. Homes spent an average of 20 days on the market before going under contract. Buyers negotiated an average sale-to-list price ratio of 97.6%, and the median sold price stood at $512,000. The broader 12-month snapshot indicates a consistent median value of $512,000 across local housing. Because properties move within three weeks, approaching your search with a clear shortlist keeps you organized and decisive. Defining your non-negotiable property criteria early prevents you from losing pace when inventory turnover is swift.
Across the city, Naperville contains 47,000 homes, with an owner-occupied rate of 80.0%. The community has an overall median build year of 1984, yet individual subdivisions feature different construction eras, floor plans, and architectural styles. Evaluate different neighborhoods strictly on concrete physical details, such as home age, interior layout, lot size, and commute routes. Comparing locations by structural features and travel corridors provides an objective assessment of whether a particular sector meets your functional requirements.
Organize your in-person property tours promptly, as an average marketing period of 20 days leaves little margin for hesitation. Touring homes directly allows you to evaluate mechanical systems, room proportions, window orientations, and street traffic conditions. In-person walk-throughs reveal practical realities that digital photography and floor diagrams cannot capture. You can review the area pages on this website to explore building patterns, home ages, and physical settings across different Naperville neighborhoods before booking appointments.
Step 5: Make an offer that can win
In August 2026, homes in Naperville sold for a median price of $512,000. Properties spent an average of 20 days on the market during that month. Sales prices averaged 97.6 percent of the original listing price across 58 closed transactions. The market recorded 73 new listings during August 2026, alongside 227 active homes. The broader community contains 47,000 total homes, with an owner-occupied rate of 80.0 percent and a median build year of 1984.
When you submit an offer, you will likely work with the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0. This standard Chicago-area form contract defines the purchase price, contingencies, closing dates, and earnest money commitments. Earnest money terms are negotiated directly within the purchase contract. You customarily provide a deposit upon acceptance and pay the remaining balance within a few business days. These funds remain safely held in the listing brokerage's escrow account or in an attorney's escrow account. Deposit amounts commonly fall between 1.0 percent and 5.0 percent of the purchase price, but there is no fixed rule.
The contract also establishes an attorney review and inspection period. This period customarily spans five business days after acceptance by the seller. During this specific timeframe, either attorney may propose modifications to anything in the contract except the purchase price. Inspection contingencies allow you to request repairs or adjustments before moving toward the final closing date. You can consult the making-an-offer guide to understand how these contractual elements work together in your favor.
Step 6: Inspection, appraisal and clear-to-close
Before you sign a contract, the seller completes the Residential Real Property Disclosure Report under the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act, 765 ILCS 77/35. This statutory report discloses known material defects regarding flooding, foundation, roof, systems, and environmental items. Under the Illinois Radon Awareness Act, 420 ILCS 46/10, the seller also delivers the Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards along with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency pamphlet. While Illinois does not require a radon test, buyers commonly schedule one during the inspection period. For housing built before 1978, federal rules mandate the Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards. Under 24 CFR Part 35 and 40 CFR Part 745, buyers receive the EPA pamphlet and a ten-day inspection opportunity.
Your inspection window allows you to hire independent inspectors to evaluate the physical components of the property. You can review the inspections FAQ to learn how to navigate this evaluation step. Negotiations during the inspection period center on material defects, safety matters, and critical system failures rather than cosmetic wear. You may request direct repairs by qualified contractors, financial credits at closing, or a revised purchase price.
After inspection terms are settled, your mortgage lender orders an appraisal to verify property value. An appraisal gap occurs when the appraiser assesses the property below your agreed purchase price. You must address any gap through mutual price adjustments, additional cash down payment, or contract contingency terms. Your mortgage file then proceeds through underwriting conditions as the lender validates final financial documentation. Receiving clear-to-close status indicates that your mortgage is fully approved and funding is authorized. You then perform a final walkthrough to confirm that repairs are completed and the property remains in acceptable condition.
Step 7: Closing day in Illinois
Closings in the Chicago area take place at a title company office. Illinois operates as an attorney state by custom rather than statute. You and the seller each retain a real estate attorney to manage legal responsibilities. These attorneys review and modify the contract, clear title, and attend closing or sign in advance. The title company serves as both the escrow agent and the settlement agent for the transaction.
Established customs determine how the parties divide title insurance and administrative closing fees. By custom, the seller pays for the owner's title insurance policy and the seller-side closing fee. The seller also covers the title company search fee before the closing date. You pay for the lender's policy along with the buyer-side closing and escrow fees. Government transfer taxes are divided according to state, county, and local municipal rules. The seller pays the Illinois transfer tax of $0.50 for each $500 of value. In collar counties like DuPage and Will, the seller pays the county transfer tax of $0.25 per $500 of value. For property inside Naperville, you pay the municipal transfer tax of $3.00 per $1,000 of value.
Settlement concludes after the parties finish signing all required documents at the title office. All funds are disbursed by the title company on the day of closing.
Sources: Aurora Code of Ordinances, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Chicago Municipal Code 3-33-030; Chicago-area practice; Counties Code, 55 ILCS 5/5-1031; Cook County Code §74-100 et seq.; Evanston City Code 3-5, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Illinois Radon Awareness Act, 420 ILCS 46/10; Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago-area practice; Illinois statutes and federal regulation as listed; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Attorney Review paragraph (13); Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Earnest Money paragraph; Chicago-area practice; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Title paragraph; Chicago-area practice; Municipal ordinances as listed; NAR settlement practice changes effective 2024-08-17; Illinois REALTORS buyer representation forms; Naperville Municipal Code, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Oak Park Village Code 23A-1-2, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Real Estate License Act of 2000, 225 ILCS 454/15-45; Real Estate Transfer Tax Law, 35 ILCS 200/31-10.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## First-time home buyers in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/first-time-buyers
Summary: What is different the first time, down payments and first-time buyer programs in Illinois, what a home really costs each month, where first-time budgets go furthest in {market}, and mistakes first-time buyers make here.

Naperville, IL First-time home buyers in Naperville
What is different the first time, down payments and first-time buyer programs in Illinois, what a home really costs each month, where first-time budgets go furthest in {market}, and mistakes first-time buyers make here.
In this guide
What is different the first time
Down payments and first-time buyer programs in Illinois
What a home really costs each month
Where first-time budgets go furthest in {market}
Mistakes first-time buyers make here
What is different the first time
Shifting from renting to owning in Naperville means entering an established housing market where 80.0% of the 47,000 homes are owner-occupied. The median sold price reached $512,000 in August 2026, establishing a substantial baseline commitment for any new buyer. Because the median year built across the area is 1984, you take on property maintenance duties that a landlord previously handled.
The timeline from starting your search to receiving your keys requires organized preparation. In August 2026, homes averaged 20 days on the market before going under contract. Buyers navigated an inventory of 227 active homes, accompanied by 73 new listings and 58 closed sales that month. Properties closed at 97.6% of the list price, indicating that sellers routinely received close to their target asking figures.
Several major decisions become permanent once you finalize closing paperwork. You cannot change your acquisition price, the fixed location, or the 1984 build era of the house. Aligning your finances with these long-term obligations ensures that your purchase remains manageable over the coming years.
Down payments and first-time buyer programs in Illinois
Purchasing a home requires planning for upfront cash requirements and recurring monthly obligations. Conventional mortgages and government-backed loans provide options with varied down payment minimums. When you make a lower down payment, lenders generally require mortgage insurance to offset their lending risk. Private mortgage insurance applies to conventional financing, while government-insured options require mortgage insurance premiums. This insurance adds an extra cost to your regular monthly payment until you accumulate sufficient home equity. A larger upfront down payment reduces or eliminates this expense entirely and lowers your total loan balance.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority offers several programs to assist eligible buyers with purchase costs. IHDAccess Forgivable provides down payment and closing cost assistance that is forgiven over ten years. This program pairs with an IHDA first mortgage, and household income and purchase price limits apply. For buyers seeking other structures, the agency offers IHDAccess Deferred as interest-free assistance. Under IHDAccess Deferred, you repay the assistance when you sell the property or refinance the underlying loan.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority also manages IHDAccess Repayable for qualified residential purchasers. This program provides down payment assistance that you repay on a monthly schedule over ten years at zero interest. Another option from the state housing authority is IHDAccess Home. IHDAccess Home delivers down payment and closing cost support through a zero-interest second mortgage. You defer repayment on this second mortgage until you sell the residence or refinance your first mortgage. These state programs help reduce initial cash needs while keeping loan repayment terms clearly defined.
What a home really costs each month
Your monthly housing payment in Naperville begins with principal and interest on your loan. In August 2026, the median sold price for a home in Naperville was $512,000. You can test different down payments, loan terms, and interest rates by using the affordability calculator. Your ongoing monthly obligations also include property taxes, homeowners insurance, municipal utilities, and a dedicated upkeep reserve.
Property taxes in Illinois are billed one year in arrears across two installments. Collar counties such as DuPage and Will issue bills around June 1 and September 1. When you purchase a property, the seller credits you at closing for accrued taxes not yet billed. This credit customarily equals 100.0 to 110.0 percent of the most recent full-year bill. If the property serves as your principal residence, you can apply through the county assessor for the General Homestead Exemption. In collar counties, this exemption reduces the equalized assessed value by $8,000.
Beyond financing and taxes, monthly expenses include homeowners insurance policies and basic utilities. Naperville has 47,000 homes with a median build year of 1984, making an ongoing upkeep reserve a vital monthly consideration. Setting aside funds every month covers routine property maintenance and mechanical repairs as systems age. Calculating these combined line items in advance helps you establish a clear and realistic housing budget.
Where first-time budgets go furthest in {market}
Naperville contains 47,000 homes across the community, where owner occupants live in 80.0% of the properties. The median home value in the market stands at $512,000, which matches the median sold price recorded in August 2026. Properties in this housing inventory carry a median build year of 1984. Buyers entering the local market navigate a transaction pace where homes spend an average of 20 days on market before selling. In August 2026, buyers secured homes at 97.6% of the original list price across 58 closed transactions.
Inventory counts show 227 active listings available for purchase throughout Naperville. Sellers brought 73 new listings to the market during August 2026 to replenish housing options. First-time buyers balancing a target budget against typical pricing can evaluate options built around the midpoint age of 1984. The typical sales transaction reflects steady competition, with properties clearing the market in 20 days. Maintaining flexibility on property size and condition allows you to locate purchase opportunities below the community median sold price of $512,000.
Entering the market requires understanding how list pricing aligns with final transaction amounts across Naperville. The list-to-sale ratio reached 97.6% during August 2026, indicating modest room for negotiation across closed deals. With 58 homes closed in that month, tracking fresh inventory remains essential as new listings arrive. You can use the median value of $512,000 as a central benchmark while reviewing homes with varied construction years. Preparing financing in advance helps you respond effectively within the standard 20 days that listings remain active.
Mistakes first-time buyers make here
Skipping mortgage pre-approval before touring homes often leads to delays when you decide to submit an offer. Sellers review financing terms alongside purchase prices, and an offer without written lender backing carries less weight in negotiations. In addition, beginning your search without a clear lending limit can direct attention toward properties outside your actual budget. Draining all your cash reserves to maximize a down payment presents another frequent obstacle for buyers. Homeownership brings immediate moving expenses, utility setup fees, and unplanned maintenance costs that require dedicated savings. Keeping a financial buffer ensures you can address necessary repairs without incurring high-interest debt right after closing.
Waiving a professional home inspection without independent guidance removes your ability to identify hidden structural, plumbing, or mechanical defects. An inspection report clarifies the physical condition of the roof, foundation, and electrical systems before you finalize the purchase. Making changes to your credit profile mid-process also creates significant risks for mortgage approval. Opening new lines of credit, financing a vehicle, or changing jobs can alter your debt-to-income ratio. Lenders recheck employment records and credit scores immediately before closing, and unexpected changes can pause or cancel a loan.
Overlooking homeowners association covenants, bylaws, and financial statements can lead to unexpected expenses and restrictive living rules. Many properties carry monthly or annual dues, and poorly funded associations may issue special assessments for major neighborhood repairs. The governing documents outline practical rules regarding exterior alterations, pet limits, and parking regulations. Examining these association records during your attorney review contingency ensures that the property fits your daily lifestyle and financial expectations.
Sources: Cook County Treasurer; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Prorations paragraph; IHDA and City of Chicago program pages as listed; eligibility and amounts change — the guide names programs and links, never amounts; Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/15-175; Cook County Assessor.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/pre-approval
Summary: Pre-qualified or pre-approved, what the lender will ask for, credit, ratios and what moves the rate, choosing a lender, and after the letter: keeping the approval alive.

Naperville, IL Getting pre-approved for a mortgage in Naperville
Pre-qualified or pre-approved, what the lender will ask for, credit, ratios and what moves the rate, choosing a lender, and after the letter: keeping the approval alive.
In this guide
Pre-qualified or pre-approved?
What the lender will ask for
Credit, ratios and what moves the rate
Choosing a lender
After the letter: keeping the approval alive
Pre-qualified or pre-approved?
A pre-qualification provides an initial estimate of your purchasing ability based on self-reported financial details. A pre-approval requires a lender to examine your credit reports, income statements, and tax records directly. Sellers in Naperville place greater confidence in a pre-approval because it proves verified financial strength. Homes in the city spent an average of 20 days on the market in August 2026. With properties moving briskly, sellers rarely accept offers accompanied only by informal estimates.
Naperville contains 47,000 homes, and owner-occupied residences represent 80.0% of the local stock. During August 2026, the area saw 73 new listings, 58 closed sales, and 227 active listings. Buyers secured properties at a median sold price of $512,000 and paid 97.6% of the asking price. A standard pre-approval letter remains valid for a fixed duration determined by your mortgage lender. Because lender credit reports expire, you will need to refresh your documentation if your search extends past that window. Maintaining an active letter ensures you can act promptly when you find a Naperville home that fits your criteria.
What the lender will ask for
When you apply for a mortgage, you must provide records that verify your personal identity and financial background. The lender will request government identification, recent pay stubs, and federal tax forms. You must submit bank statements to demonstrate sufficient funds for your down payment, closing costs, and cash reserves. Lenders also review your active credit accounts, including student loans, personal loans, vehicle financing, and revolving credit cards. These details help underwriters evaluate your monthly obligations and verify that your income supports the purchase.
Borrowers with variable earnings, commission income, or business ownership face more detailed documentation requests from mortgage underwriters. If you are self-employed, you must submit complete business tax returns, personal tax filings, and updated profit statements. The lender evaluates your historical earnings across multiple tax seasons to establish a steady income baseline. In addition, you must explain any significant gaps in employment or sharp drops in business revenue.
If you receive financial assistance for your purchase, you must follow strict verification protocols for the transfer. Any down payment gift requires a signed gift letter and matching bank documentation. The gift letter must state the exact dollar amount and confirm that the funds do not require repayment. The lender will trace the transfer of funds from the donor account directly into your personal account. Gathering these financial papers early keeps your mortgage application on schedule throughout the transaction.
Credit, ratios and what moves the rate
Lenders evaluate your credit score and debt-to-income ratio when you apply for a home loan in Naperville. Higher credit scores place you in preferred pricing tiers that reduce your monthly interest rate. Your debt-to-income ratio measures your monthly debt obligations against your gross monthly income. Most lenders prefer a lower total debt ratio to grant optimal loan terms. Lower ratios give you more flexibility to secure favorable financing across multiple loan programs.
Different loan programs serve different price points across the housing market. Conventional loans work well for buyers with solid credit scores and standard down payments. Government-backed choices include FHA loans with flexible credit guidelines and VA loans with specialized options for military service members. With a median sold price of $512,000 in August 2026, many single-family properties fit within standard conventional financing limits. Purchases priced well above the $512,000 median value often require jumbo financing. Jumbo mortgages carry higher credit requirements, larger reserve rules, and stricter debt-to-income caps.
In August 2026, properties averaged 20 days on the market before selling. Naperville recorded 58 closed transactions, with buyers paying 97.6% of the list price. With 73 new listings entering the market that month, active buyers benefit from having pre-approved financing ready. Managing your debt and credit profile in advance gives you the certainty needed to secure competitive rates.
Choosing a lender
Securing residential financing requires balancing the interest rate against upfront lender fees and overall closing timelines. A lower advertised rate sometimes carries higher origination charges or required discount points. You should request a formal loan estimate from each prospective institution to evaluate these expenses side by side. This standard three-page document details your projected monthly payment, interest rate structure, and itemized settlement charges. Comparing annual percentage rates provides a clearer picture of total borrowing expenses than examining the base note rate alone. Closing speed also matters, because sellers frequently prioritize purchase offers backed by reliable and prompt funding commitments.
Lenders with established local operations offer practical advantages throughout the underwriting process. Area loan officers understand regional purchase contracts, standard property tax practices, and municipal requirements. They also work with appraisal management companies that assign appraisers familiar with specific community borders. An appraiser who knows local subdivisions evaluates comparable sales with greater precision and avoids valuation disputes. Financing contingencies carry strict dates, and unexpected appraisal delays can jeopardize your purchase contract. Prompt communication among your lender, closing agent, and title company keeps your transaction on schedule.
After the letter: keeping the approval alive
Receiving a mortgage pre-approval or commitment letter marks an important step toward closing on a home. You must maintain financial stability throughout the entire purchase process. Avoid opening new credit cards, financing vehicles, or making large purchases before the final paperwork is complete. Do not change jobs, leave your current position, or alter your pay structure during this window. Even small shifts in your credit profile or debt balances can jeopardize loan underwriting.
You should also monitor the expiration date on your interest rate lock. A rate lock protects your monthly payment against market fluctuations, but it remains valid only for a specified timeframe. If closing extends beyond that period, you may face extension fees or adjusted interest terms. Lenders also perform a final verification of your employment and bank deposits right before releasing funds. Keeping your accounts steady ensures that the transaction moves forward without sudden delays.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Making an offer on a home in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/making-an-offer
Summary: Reading the market before you write, what is in the offer, contingencies: what to keep and what to loosen, competing in multiple offers, and after acceptance.

Naperville, IL Making an offer on a home in Naperville
Reading the market before you write, what is in the offer, contingencies: what to keep and what to loosen, competing in multiple offers, and after acceptance.
In this guide
Reading the market before you write
What is in the offer
Contingencies: what to keep and what to loosen
Competing in multiple offers
After acceptance
Reading the market before you write
In August 2026, homes in Naperville sold for a median price of $512,000. Buyers completed 58 home purchases during the month, while sellers introduced 73 new listings to the market. Homes spent an average of 20 days on the market before finding a buyer. The average list-to-sale price ratio reached 97.6% for these transactions. That ratio shows sellers accepted only modest discounts from their initial asking prices.
The city currently has 227 active listings available for you to tour and review. Across the entire community, the total housing inventory stands at 47,000 homes. Owner occupants hold 80.0% of these properties, and the median year built is 1984. The overall median home value in the snapshot matches recent sales at $512,000. With 227 active options, your choices remain focused within the local market.
These figures provide a clear framework for how you should approach writing a purchase contract. The average of 20 days on the market means you cannot afford long delays once a home appears. Because sellers receive 97.6% of their listing price, making a deeply discounted offer creates a high risk of rejection. Tracking the 73 new listings against the 58 closed sales reveals ongoing transaction activity across the 12-month series. You will need a decisive offer with clear financing terms to secure a home in this environment.
What is in the offer
When you submit an offer in Naperville, you use the standard Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0. Your offer states the purchase price, your proposed earnest money deposit, and your target closing timeline. In this region, earnest money is negotiated directly within the contract. Buyers customarily submit an initial deposit upon acceptance, followed by the remaining balance within a few business days. This money is held in an escrow account managed by the listing brokerage or a designated attorney. Although earnest money amounts often range between 1.0% and 5.0% of the purchase price, no formal rule dictates the amount.
Under the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, your agreement includes a combined attorney review and inspection period. This window customarily lasts five business days following mutual acceptance of the contract. During these five business days, you conduct property inspections and legal counsel examines the contract terms. Either party's attorney may propose modifications to any part of the agreement during this window, with the exception of the purchase price. This period provides an opportunity to resolve physical concerns and refine legal terms before the contract becomes final.
Pricing decisions reflect local market activity across the community of 47,000 homes. In August 2026, the median sold price for Naperville residential properties was $512,000. During that month, 58 homes closed and 73 new listings entered the local market. Properties spent an average of 20 days on the market before going under contract. Buyers paid 97.6% of the asking price on average during August 2026. At that time, buyers chose among 227 active listings across the city, where 80.0% of residences are owner-occupied, and the median build year is 1984.
Contingencies: what to keep and what to loosen
Purchase offers balance competitive terms against your financial protection. Financing and inspection contingencies protect your earnest money deposit if loan approvals stall or major physical defects appear. Sellers prefer offers with fewer conditions, so removing contingencies can make your bid stand out against competing buyers. However, eliminating an inspection contingency entirely leaves you vulnerable to expensive structural, mechanical, or roofing surprises after closing. You can limit risk by agreeing to request repairs only for major structural issues, environmental hazards, or mechanical failures.
Appraisal contingencies present another area where you can adjust terms without forfeiting all protection. An appraisal gap guarantee commits you to pay cash up to a specific dollar limit if the property appraises below the contract price. This approach assures the seller that the transaction will proceed while still defining your maximum out-of-pocket exposure. Escalation clauses offer an alternative method to remain competitive in multiple-offer situations. These provisions automatically raise your offer above competing bids by specified increments, up to a fixed maximum ceiling price.
Waiving contingencies becomes reckless when you lack the cash reserves to absorb unexpected outcomes. Bypassing a financing contingency without fully underwritten loan approval can cost you your deposit and legal standing. Similarly, removing an appraisal contingency without sufficient liquid cash puts your mortgage financing at risk. Structuring precise caps and specific thresholds allows you to present an aggressive offer while maintaining vital financial boundaries.
Competing in multiple offers
In August 2026, homes in Naperville spent an average of 20 days on the market. The median sold price reached $512,000, and buyers paid 97.6% of the asking price across 58 closed sales. Naperville recorded 73 new listings during that month, while 227 active listings remained available. Across the community, 80.0% of the 47,000 homes are owner-occupied. When several buyers pursue the same property, sellers look well beyond the top-line dollar amount. They carefully review financing terms, appraisal contingencies, and the proposed timeline for settlement.
Closing certainty guides seller decisions when they compare multiple contracts on an individual property. Sellers evaluate the strength behind each offer to avoid potential financing fallout before the transaction closes. A verified pre-approval letter and a substantial earnest money deposit provide clear proof of your financial capability. Sellers frequently select a predictable closing date over an offer that requires complicated or prolonged loan approvals. Personal letters from buyers to sellers create fair housing risks by revealing protected personal characteristics. Because of these legal liabilities, buyer letters are not recommended during your contract negotiations. Structuring a clean contract with flexible settlement dates and minimal contingencies gives you the strongest advantage.
After acceptance
Once a seller accepts your offer, the purchase moves forward under the standard Chicago-area form contract, the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0. Illinois is an attorney state by local custom rather than by state statute. Buyers and sellers in the Chicago area each retain their own real estate attorney to manage the legal process. Your attorney reviews and modifies the contract, clears title to the home, and attends the closing with you.
Under this standard contract, you receive an attorney review and inspection period that customarily runs for five business days after acceptance. During this five-day window, you schedule your inspection and have your attorney examine the contract terms. Either attorney may propose contract modifications to anything in the agreement, except for the agreed purchase price. The attorneys then resolve these requested adjustments and work to clear title before attending the final closing.
Sources: Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago-area practice; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Attorney Review paragraph (13); Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Earnest Money paragraph; Chicago-area practice.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/home-inspections-faq
Summary: What does a home inspection cover, what comes up in homes of this age, who attends, and how long does it take, what can be negotiated after the inspection, and what does it cost, and how do I choose an inspector.

Naperville, IL Home inspections in Naperville: questions buyers ask
What does a home inspection cover, what comes up in homes of this age, who attends, and how long does it take, what can be negotiated after the inspection, and what does it cost, and how do I choose an inspector.
In this guide
What does a home inspection cover?
What comes up in homes of this age?
Who attends, and how long does it take?
What can be negotiated after the inspection?
What does it cost, and how do I choose an inspector?
What does a home inspection cover?
A standard home inspection evaluates the physical components of a residential property from foundation to roof. The inspector examines visible structural elements, roof coverings, flashing, gutters, and exterior siding. Indoors, the assessment focuses on evidence of moisture intrusion, attic ventilation, insulation, windows, and interior doors. The inspection also reviews functional systems, including the electrical panel, heating and cooling units, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. A general inspection is strictly visual and non-invasive. The inspector does not cut through drywall, move heavy furniture, or dismantle mechanical appliances.
Certain property elements require specialist inspections beyond the scope of a standard physical examination. You may choose to arrange additional evaluations, including a main sewer line scope, a chimney scan, and well or septic testing where those systems exist. Radon testing is another specialized service that you can independently schedule. Under state law, Illinois does not require a radon test; buyers commonly order one during the inspection period. Before a residential purchase contract is signed, the seller provides the Illinois Emergency Management Agency pamphlet Radon Testing Guidelines for Real Estate Transactions and a Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards. These documents notify you of known conditions and outline proper procedures for environmental testing.
What comes up in homes of this age?
Across the 47,000 homes in Naperville, the median build year is 1984. This midpoint indicates that you will see a mix of mid-twentieth-century houses, 1980s subdivisions, and newer constructions. Each era presents predictable maintenance patterns that buyers should consider during property inspections. Older builds from the earlier parts of the twentieth century require attention to basic utility systems.
In the oldest properties, electrical systems may still contain sections of active knob-and-tube wiring. These vintage configurations cannot always support modern power demands and might complicate homeowner insurance coverage. Plumbing in pre-1960s structures frequently includes galvanized plumbing lines, which can suffer from internal corrosion and reduced water pressure. Inspectors typically check these pipes for corrosion, restricted flow, and signs of past leaks.
Properties constructed near the 1984 median often exhibit age-related wear on exterior surfaces and mechanical equipment. Older roofs on these homes may show shingle degradation, flashing wear, or compromised underlayment after decades of weather exposure. Exterior grading around foundations can settle over time, allowing rainwater to flow toward basement walls instead of away. Checking downspout extensions, foundation walls, and sump pump operations helps you identify potential moisture concerns early.
The local market contains an 80.0 percent owner-occupied rate and 227 active listings during August 2026. Buyers purchased 58 homes that month at a median price of $512,000, averaging 20 days on market. Transactions reached 97.6 percent of the asking price, demonstrating steady demand across every structural era in the community. Reviewing these standard maintenance items helps you plan necessary improvements before completing your home purchase.
Who attends, and how long does it take?
Buyers typically attend the final portion of the property inspection alongside their real estate agent. Attending the walk-through allows you to review the property directly with the inspector. You can ask questions about specific findings, observe major mechanical equipment, and discuss routine maintenance tasks. Your real estate agent often attends to clarify contract terms and note items that may require negotiation.
The duration of an inspection varies according to the physical size and age of the property. Larger homes with multiple heating units or additional living areas take longer to examine than smaller residences. Inspectors examine the structure, the plumbing, and the electrical systems from the foundation to the roofline.
After finishing the physical evaluation, the inspector compiles all findings, annotated photographs, and technical notes into an official written report. This document separates major safety concerns from routine repairs and cosmetic updates. You receive this inspection report electronically so you can plan future maintenance or formulate formal repair requests.
What can be negotiated after the inspection?
Under the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, you customarily receive five business days after acceptance for the inspection and attorney review period. During this specific window, either attorney may propose modifications to anything except the purchase price. You can use this inspection period to review the physical condition of the property thoroughly. While purchase price changes are not permitted under this clause, you can address property deficiencies through other contractual adjustments.
Negotiations after the inspection typically center on seller repairs or financial credits paid at closing. You can ask the seller to complete repairs before closing, or you can request a credit to manage the work yourself. Sellers commonly decline requests for minor cosmetic flaws, normal wear and tear, or older fixtures that still function properly. If the seller refuses your requests and you cannot reach an acceptable compromise, you retain the option to walk away. Terminating during this contingency period releases your earnest money and ends the transaction without penalty.
Local market conditions across Naperville often influence how sellers respond to repair requests or credit proposals. In August 2026, the area saw 58 closed transactions alongside 73 new listings. Homes spent an average of 20 days on the market, and transactions achieved a list-to-sale ratio of 97.6 percent. The median sold price reached $512,000, reflecting the pricing baseline across active residential neighborhoods. With 227 active listings recorded, focusing on significant defects helps you negotiate effectively before your five-day period closes.
What does it cost, and how do I choose an inspector?
Selecting a licensed home inspector in Illinois protects your purchase when buying a Naperville home. The median year built across the 47,000 homes in Naperville is 1984, making thorough structural and mechanical reviews essential. You should ask candidate inspectors for sample reports to verify how clearly they document property conditions. State licensing requires inspectors to adhere to established professional standards during every walk-through.
Inspectors determine their fees based on factors such as home size, foundation style, and the age of the structure. When evaluating a house near the August 2026 median sold price of $512,000, an inspector speaks clearly during the site visit. A reliable inspector points out immediate safety hazards, routine maintenance tasks, and aging systems out loud as you walk through. They clarify which items demand urgent attention and distinguish minor cosmetic issues from major mechanical failures. Checking sample reports and state credentials helps you make confident decisions within the average 20 days homes spend on the market.
Sources: Illinois Radon Awareness Act, 420 ILCS 46/10; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Attorney Review paragraph (13).
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/closing-costs
Summary: Who pays what at a Illinois closing, lender and prepaid costs, property tax proration in Illinois, a worked example at the {market} median, and ways to lower what you bring to closing.

Naperville, IL Closing costs in Illinois: what buyers pay
Who pays what at a Illinois closing, lender and prepaid costs, property tax proration in Illinois, a worked example at the {market} median, and ways to lower what you bring to closing.
In this guide
Who pays what at a Illinois closing
Lender and prepaid costs
Property tax proration in Illinois
A worked example at the {market} median
Ways to lower what you bring to closing
Who pays what at a Illinois closing
Illinois residential real estate transactions follow established customs for allocating settlement expenses between parties. By custom in the Chicago area, both you and the seller retain separate real estate attorneys. Each attorney reviews and modifies the contract, clears title, and attends the final closing. Closings take place at a title company office, where the title company acts as escrow and settlement agent. Both attorneys attend or sign documents in advance, and the title company disburses funds on the day of closing.
Transfer taxes in Naperville involve state, county, and municipal authorities with distinct payment rules. The seller customarily pays the Illinois state transfer tax of $0.50 for each $500 of value, which equals $1.00 per $1,000. The seller also pays the county transfer tax of $0.25 for each $500 of value, or $0.50 per $1,000. Collar counties including DuPage County and Will County levy this county charge. In addition, Naperville charges a municipal transfer tax of $3.00 per $1,000 of value, which you pay as the buyer.
Title insurance policies and property survey requirements are divided according to standard regional practices. By custom, the seller pays for the owner title insurance policy, the title search, and the seller closing fee. For a detached home, the seller customarily provides a current plat of survey before closing, whereas condominium units are exempt from this requirement. On the buyer side, you pay for the lender title insurance policy, the buyer closing fee, and the title company escrow fees.
Lender and prepaid costs
When you secure a mortgage for a home in Naperville, your lender requires several upfront service fees. These charges include the loan origination fee, an appraisal fee to establish property value, and a credit report fee. You also pay prepaid interest at closing to cover the daily loan interest from your settlement date through month end. In addition, lenders establish an escrow reserve account to hold advance funds for homeowners insurance and property taxes.
Illinois property tax billing directly shapes how your lender calculates escrow reserves at the closing table. Property taxes in Illinois are billed a year in arrears and are paid in two installments. For the collar counties, tax billing occurs around June 1 and September 1. Your lender requires initial escrow deposits so sufficient funds exist when these county bills come due.
To balance these upcoming tax obligations, the purchase contract provides an offset from the seller at closing. The seller credits you for taxes accrued but not yet billed during their ownership period. Contract terms customarily set this credit at 100.0 to 110.0 percent of the most recent full-year bill. You apply this credit toward your required escrow reserves and prepaid closing costs. With a Naperville median sold price of $512,000 in August 2026, coordinating these prepaid items ensures accurate cash planning.
Property tax proration in Illinois
In Illinois, property taxes are paid a year in arrears across two installments. Cook County bills its first installment around March 1 for 55.0% of the prior year total. That county issues the second installment later in the year. The collar counties bill their installments around June 1 and September 1.
Because of this lag, the seller owes taxes for the time they owned the home before closing. At closing, the seller credits you for the property taxes accrued but not yet billed. This credit appears on your settlement statement to reduce the funds you owe at closing. In the sales contract, this proration is customarily set at 100.0% to 110.0% of the most recent full-year bill. You will use these funds to pay future tax bills when they arrive.
After closing, an owner-occupied principal residence qualifies for the General Homestead Exemption. You apply for this exemption through the county assessor after the transaction closes. The exemption reduces the equalized assessed value by $8,000 in collar counties, including DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will. It provides a $10,000 reduction in Cook County and $6,000 in the rest of the state. Cook County renews the exemption automatically once granted.
A worked example at the {market} median
The city recorded an estimated median sold price of $512,000 for August 2026. If you buy a home at this estimated price, you pay the local Naperville municipal transfer tax. Naperville charges an estimated municipal rate of $3.00 per $1,000 of value directly to the buyer. To calculate your cost, divide the estimated $512,000 purchase price by an estimated 1,000. This standard arithmetic produces an estimated count of 512 taxable increments of value. Multiplying those estimated 512 increments by the estimated $3.00 rate yields an estimated buyer transfer tax of $1,536. You can plan for this estimated municipal cost of $1,536 on your final closing statement.
By custom, the home seller covers both the state and county real estate transfer taxes. The state transfer tax requires an estimated $0.50 for each estimated $500 of value, which equals an estimated $1.00 per estimated $1,000. On this estimated $512,000 sale, that state rate results in an estimated seller charge of $512. Collar counties like DuPage and Will levy an estimated county tax of $0.25 per estimated $500 of value. That county rate equals an estimated $0.50 per estimated $1,000, creating an estimated seller expense of $256. Together, these two customary seller taxes generate an estimated closing cost of $768 for the seller. Your sole direct transfer tax payment as the buyer remains the estimated municipal charge of $1,536.
Ways to lower what you bring to closing
You can request seller credits during purchase negotiations to reduce the cash you need on settlement day. In August 2026, the list-to-sale ratio in Naperville was 97.6 percent, showing room for negotiation on some contracts. Lenders can also provide closing credits in exchange for accepting a higher ongoing mortgage interest rate. Additionally, shopping between title companies and comparing individual lender fees allows you to trim specific closing line items.
State programs from the Illinois Housing Development Authority present several ways to fund down payments and closing fees. The IHDAccess Forgivable option offers assistance forgiven over ten years when paired with an agency first mortgage, provided you meet income limits. The IHDAccess Deferred program provides interest-free funds that become due only when you sell or refinance the property. If you prefer structured payback, IHDAccess Repayable spreads zero-interest payments monthly across a ten-year term. The IHDAccess Home program delivers closing help through a zero-interest second mortgage that remains deferred until a future sale or refinance.
Sources: Aurora Code of Ordinances, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Chicago Municipal Code 3-33-030; Chicago-area practice; Cook County Treasurer; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Prorations paragraph; Counties Code, 55 ILCS 5/5-1031; Cook County Code §74-100 et seq.; Evanston City Code 3-5, Real Estate Transfer Tax; IHDA and City of Chicago program pages as listed; eligibility and amounts change — the guide names programs and links, never amounts; Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago-area practice; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Survey paragraph; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Title paragraph; Chicago-area practice; Municipal ordinances as listed; Naperville Municipal Code, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Oak Park Village Code 23A-1-2, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/15-175; Cook County Assessor; Real Estate Transfer Tax Law, 35 ILCS 200/31-10.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Ways to own real estate in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/ways-to-own
Summary: Detached, townhome, condo, multi-unit, living with an HOA or condo association, owner-occupied multi-unit, new construction and land, and how title is held.

Naperville, IL Ways to own real estate in Naperville
Detached, townhome, condo, multi-unit, living with an HOA or condo association, owner-occupied multi-unit, new construction and land, and how title is held.
In this guide
Detached, townhome, condo, multi-unit
Living with an HOA or condo association
Owner-occupied multi-unit
New construction and land
How title is held
Detached, townhome, condo, multi-unit
Buying a detached home gives you full title to both the physical structure and the land beneath it. You carry individual responsibility for siding, roofing, windows, foundation work, landscaping, and private utility connections. Condominium ownership splits property obligations between you and a collective homeowners association. A condominium buyer owns the interior living space within the perimeter walls, while the association preserves the building envelope, roofing, and shared hallways. Association members contribute recurring monthly dues to fund these communal building services, collective insurance policies, and long-term capital reserves.
Townhomes provide an alternative structure where you generally hold title to both the interior and the ground footprint. Depending on the development, an association may still manage exterior paint, roof repairs, lawn care, and shared driveways. Multi-unit properties place an entire building with multiple residential units under a single title. Owning a multi-unit property requires you to finance every common utility, structural repair, and interior fixture across all units. Condos and townhomes attach mandatory monthly association fees to your standard mortgage and property tax payments. Detached houses and multi-unit buildings eliminate association fees but require you to budget directly for future capital expenses.
Naperville encompasses 47,000 residential homes, and owner-occupied dwellings represent 80.0% of this total supply. The median year built across the city is 1984. In August 2026, the local real estate market posted a median sold price of $512,000 across 58 closed transactions. Properties sold during that month achieved an average list-to-sale price ratio of 97.6%. Homes moved through the transaction process in an average of 20 days on the market. Market activity in August 2026 brought 73 new listings, which left buyers with 227 active properties to evaluate.
Living with an HOA or condo association
When you purchase a resale condominium in Naperville, state statutes define a formal disclosure procedure for buyers. You can request crucial association records through the seller during the purchase process. Under the Condominium Property Act, the seller obtains these official documents directly from the condominium association upon your request. Your attorney examines the entire document package during the attorney review window, allowing you to examine the operational framework of the community.
The resale disclosure materials cover both legal governance and the financial health of the development. You receive the condominium declaration and bylaws, which detail the community rules, policies, and ownership regulations. The association also provides the current operating budget along with documentation of its capital reserves. Additionally, the records disclose the assessment history, any anticipated special assessments, and information regarding any pending litigation involving the association.
Evaluating the reserve funds and anticipated special assessments reveals whether future capital expenditures might require additional owner contributions. Looking at the assessment history shows the stability of regular dues over time. Other property types in the area follow separate legal frameworks. While condominiums fall under the Condominium Property Act, townhome and other common-interest associations follow the Common Interest Community Association Act. Careful review of these required disclosures gives you a complete perspective on community governance.
Owner-occupied multi-unit
Purchasing a two-to-four-unit residential property allows you to live in one unit while leasing out the remaining spaces. Residential financing for owner occupants applies to properties containing up to four distinct living spaces. Lenders treat the purchase as a primary residence when you occupy one of the suites yourself. This structure often allows you to secure residential loan options that feature lower down payment minimums than commercial investment mortgages. Anticipated rental revenue from the additional units can also assist with loan qualification criteria.
Operating as a resident landlord involves steady day-to-day property management duties. You take on the responsibility for maintaining heating systems, plumbing lines, structural foundations, and common areas. Managing active leases, establishing security deposit accounts, and addressing tenant repair requests demand regular oversight throughout the year. You must also maintain appropriate hazard insurance policies tailored for residential properties with multiple rental units.
Local regulations establish clear legal guidelines for rental housing operations. Municipal authorities set building codes, minimum habitability rules, and occupancy thresholds that govern all tenant suites. You should verify local rental registration procedures, zoning restrictions, and inspection rules with municipal departments before signing leases. Staying compliant with these standards helps maintain safe housing across every unit on the property.
New construction and land
Buying new construction involves a process that differs significantly from purchasing an existing resale property. Builder contracts typically favor the developer and use proprietary forms rather than standard residential purchase agreements. You should review these documents carefully before signing, particularly clauses regarding construction delays, material substitutions, and final completion dates. Having your own real estate agent protects your financial interests throughout negotiations and ensures independent oversight during each phase of development.
Earnest money requirements for new builds often exceed traditional deposits, and builders frequently structure payments across specific project milestones. These funds can become nonrefundable once foundation work begins or custom design selections are finalized. Build schedules also vary widely depending on municipal permitting, weather conditions, material supply chains, and labor availability.
Most builders provide written warranties that outline specific coverage periods for cosmetic finishes, mechanical systems, and structural components. You should examine the exact terms, transferability rules, and formal dispute procedures before you complete the purchase. Independent home inspections remain essential at key stages of the build, including the pre-pour foundation phase, the pre-drywall phase, and the final walk-through inspection.
How title is held
When you purchase a home in Naperville, you must determine the legal structure used to hold title. Illinois property law provides several options for taking ownership of residential property. Your attorney advises on the choice of title for your transaction, so you do not make this decision alone.
Illinois allows a married couple or civil-union partners to hold their homestead as tenants by the entirety. Holding title as tenants by the entirety shields the home from the individual creditors of one spouse. This form of ownership remains an option specifically for married couples or civil-union partners who own a homestead.
Other common forms for holding title include sole ownership, joint tenancy with right of survivorship, tenancy in common, and land trusts. Because these structures function differently, the buyer's attorney advises on the choice between these available ownership methods. Your legal counsel ensures that you select the ownership structure that matches your specific circumstances.
Sources: Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/22.1; Common Interest Community Association Act, 765 ILCS 160; Joint Tenancy Act, 765 ILCS 1005/1c.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Selling a home in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/selling-steps
Summary: When to sell in {market}, pricing it right the first week, preparing the home, going live: where buyers will see it, reviewing offers, from contract to closing, and closing day and your proceeds.

Naperville, IL Selling a home in Naperville
When to sell in {market}, pricing it right the first week, preparing the home, going live: where buyers will see it, reviewing offers, from contract to closing, and closing day and your proceeds.
In this guide
When to sell in {market}
Pricing it right the first week
Preparing the home
Going live: where buyers will see it
Reviewing offers
From contract to closing
Closing day and your proceeds
When to sell in {market}
Naperville real estate activity reflects local inventory conditions and annual timing patterns across the community. In August 2026, the local market recorded 58 closed sales alongside 73 new listings. Properties sold during that month spent an average of 20 days on the market. The list-to-sale ratio reached 97.6%, showing that final transactions closed near asking prices. With 227 active listings across 47,000 total homes in the area, current supply levels directly shape how buyers navigate their options.
When planning to sell your property, understanding the division between market dynamics and seller decisions helps set clear expectations. You control your initial asking price, the physical presentation of the home, and showing availability. The broader market determines overall buyer activity, competing inventory totals, and final transaction values. Homes across Naperville have a median year built of 1984, meaning structural condition and updates directly influence how your property competes against other available listings.
Deciding when to list requires examining how quickly properties trade hands and what buyers are willing to pay. The overall median value in Naperville is $512,000, matching the August 2026 median sold price of $512,000. An owner-occupied rate of 80.0% reflects a steady residential base across the 12-month market tracking period. When you align your price with recent figures and present your property effectively, you position your listing to succeed within that 20-day average window.
Pricing it right the first week
Setting the correct list price during your first week on the market directly influences buyer interest in Naperville. Buyers typically search within set price bands, and an inaccurate starting price can cause potential buyers to overlook your property. In August 2026, the median sold price for a home in the city stood at $512,000. Recent comparable sales show that homes sold for 97.6 percent of their original asking price during that period. You can review similar closed transactions alongside the home value tool to evaluate realistic figures before you choose an initial list price.
Overpricing a home often leads to extended market exposure and subsequent price reductions. Properties in Naperville recorded an average of 20 days on the market in August 2026. Homes that sit past this typical window often attract lower offers as buyer attention shifts to new inventory. During that month, sellers introduced 73 new listings to the market, and buyers completed 58 closed transactions. With 227 active listings currently available across the city, setting an aligned price protects your timeline and limits the need for future discounting.
Naperville contains 47,000 total homes with a median build year of 1984, and 80.0 percent of these properties are owner-occupied. Accurate valuation requires comparing your home to active and sold properties with matching ages and conditions across the community. You can consult the pricing FAQ to review common questions about initial list values, price adjustments, and market timing. Pairing that resource with current local metrics helps you establish an accurate entry point for your listing.
Preparing the home
Preparing your property for sale requires a clear understanding of which improvements add real value. Minor repairs, fresh coats of neutral paint, and meticulous deep cleaning consistently recover their investments during negotiations. Costly cosmetic remodels, custom finishes, and high-end luxury replacements rarely deliver matching returns. Ordering an independent pre-listing home inspection helps you identify hidden structural, plumbing, or electrical defects before buyers step inside. Fixing documented problems in advance protects your listing timeline and prevents buyers from demanding large repair credits or price concessions.
Professional staging presents your interior spaces in an organized and functional manner. Removing excess furniture, packing away personal keepsakes, and clearing household clutter creates an open layout across every room. Defined focal points allow buyers to visualize their own furniture and routines within the living areas. Clean windows, polished hardware, and trimmed exterior walkways support a positive initial impression from the street. Proper preparation inside and out ensures the home stands ready for professional media production.
Quality media materials drive initial buyer interest across modern residential listing portals. High-resolution photography captures each staged room with balanced indoor lighting and wide angles. Comprehensive digital marketing also incorporates accurate floor plans with room measurements, interactive virtual tours, and crisp exterior video clips. These visual assets give remote shoppers a thorough sense of property layout before they schedule an in-person showing. You can review step-by-step checklists, project timelines, and vendor considerations by visiting the preparing FAQ.
Going live: where buyers will see it
When a property enters the market in Naperville, the listing broadcasts to the multiple listing service to inform broker networks. That data feeds directly to public real estate sites and major consumer portals. As you search active local inventory, you see complete property specifications, professional photography, and posted showing windows within hours of entry. In August 2026, active inventory stood at 227 homes across the city. Automated syndication networks update continuously, which lets you track price adjustments, open house schedules, and status shifts in real time.
Showings and open houses offer direct physical access to Naperville residences. Licensed buyer agents schedule private walkthroughs using an electronic lockbox system that logs credentials for security. During August 2026, properties spent an average of 20 days on the market. Public open houses also let you visit properties during designated weekend hours without booking an advance appointment. Clear yard signage, direct broker notifications, and internet feeds guide prospective buyers toward these scheduled open events.
Naperville includes 47,000 homes, with an 80.0% owner occupancy rate and a median construction year of 1984. Market activity in August 2026 showed 73 new listings entering the pool, while 58 sales closed. The median sold price stood at $512,000, and sellers accepted offers at an average list-to-sale ratio of 97.6%. Comprehensive listing distribution across major databases ensures you can review accurate pricing and property records throughout your housing search.
Reviewing offers
When you review purchase offers in Naperville, you balance the proposed purchase price against contract terms. In August 2026, the median sold price stood at $512,000, with closed transactions achieving 97.6 percent of the original listing price. Homes in the area spent an average of 20 days on the market across 58 closed sales. In addition to the headline price, you look at financing strength, contingency clauses, and proposed closing timelines. The earnest money deposit serves as another key indicator of buyer commitment. Buyers negotiate earnest money directly in the purchase contract, and amounts commonly range from 1.0 percent to 5.0 percent of the purchase price. A buyer customarily provides an initial deposit upon contract acceptance and pays the balance within a few business days. Either the listing brokerage or a designated attorney holds these funds in an escrow account.
Active market conditions can generate several competing offers for a single property. Naperville recorded 73 new listings and 227 active listings in August 2026. When you manage multiple offers, evaluating buyer financing terms and contingency conditions helps you identify the most reliable transaction. Once you accept an offer, the sale proceeds under the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0. This standard Chicago-area contract carries an attorney review and inspection period, which customarily lasts five business days after acceptance. During these five business days, either attorney may propose modifications to anything in the agreement except the purchase price. This review period allows both parties to address contract terms and inspection items before the sale moves forward.
From contract to closing
Before you sign a purchase contract, the seller completes several required disclosure documents. The Residential Real Property Disclosure Report identifies known material defects across the home. This document addresses structural areas like the roof and foundation, mechanical systems, past flooding, and environmental hazards. Under the Illinois Radon Awareness Act, the seller must also supply a radon hazard disclosure. This disclosure includes the Illinois Emergency Management Agency pamphlet covering radon testing guidelines. State law does not mandate radon testing, but buyers commonly order a test during the property inspection period. For homes built before 1978, federal law requires a lead-based paint disclosure and provides a ten-day inspection window.
After executing the contract, you enter the formal inspection and financing period. You hire independent inspectors to evaluate the physical condition of the property and uncover potential issues. Based on the inspection findings, you can submit formal inspection requests for repairs or financial credits. At the same time, you work through critical milestones to secure your home financing. Your lender arranges an appraisal to verify that the home value meets mortgage lending standards. Once the appraisal is satisfactory and underwriting is complete, your lender issues full loan approval.
Before you conclude the transaction, you conduct a final walkthrough of the home. This walkthrough lets you confirm that the property remains in the agreed condition. You also ensure that the seller completed all negotiated repairs from your inspection requests. On closing day, you sign your loan documents, provide the required funds, and collect the keys.
Closing day and your proceeds
In the Chicago area, you and the buyer each retain a real estate attorney by custom. Your attorney reviews and modifies the contract, clears title, and attends the closing. If you sell a detached home, you customarily provide a current plat of survey before closing. Condominium units are exempt from this survey requirement.
Several transaction costs fall to you by custom at the closing table. You pay the Illinois state transfer tax of $0.50 for each $500 of value. Collar counties such as DuPage and Will levy an additional county transfer tax of $0.25 per $500 of value. Naperville charges a municipal transfer tax of $3.00 per $1,000 of value, which the buyer pays. You also pay for the owner's title insurance policy, the title search, and the seller-side closing fee. The buyer pays for the lender's policy and buyer-side closing and escrow fees.
Property taxes involve another customary adjustment against your sale proceeds. Illinois property taxes are paid a year in arrears across two installments. Collar county treasurers bill these installments around June 1 and September 1. At closing, you credit the buyer for all property taxes accrued but not yet billed. Your contract sets this proration, customarily calculated at 100 to 110 percent of the most recent full-year tax bill.
Sources: Aurora Code of Ordinances, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Chicago Municipal Code 3-33-030; Cook County Treasurer; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Prorations paragraph; Counties Code, 55 ILCS 5/5-1031; Cook County Code §74-100 et seq.; Evanston City Code 3-5, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Illinois Radon Awareness Act, 420 ILCS 46/10; Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago-area practice; Illinois statutes and federal regulation as listed; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Attorney Review paragraph (13); Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Earnest Money paragraph; Chicago-area practice; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Survey paragraph; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Title paragraph; Chicago-area practice; Municipal ordinances as listed; Naperville Municipal Code, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Oak Park Village Code 23A-1-2, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Real Estate Transfer Tax Law, 35 ILCS 200/31-10.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## What it costs to sell a home in Illinois · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/cost-to-sell
Summary: Agent compensation, transfer taxes in Illinois, title, attorney and survey, tax proration, payoffs and credits, and a worked example at the {market} median.

Naperville, IL What it costs to sell a home in Illinois
Agent compensation, transfer taxes in Illinois, title, attorney and survey, tax proration, payoffs and credits, and a worked example at the {market} median.
In this guide
Agent compensation
Transfer taxes in Illinois
Title, attorney and survey
Tax proration, payoffs and credits
A worked example at the {market} median
Agent compensation
When you sell a home in Naperville, the listing agreement establishes the professional fee paid to the listing brokerage. Real estate commissions are not set by law, regulation, or standard market custom. You negotiate this fee directly with your listing broker before placing a property on the market. In August 2026, the median sold price for a home in Naperville was $512,000 across 58 closed transactions. Every transaction involves independent negotiations between the parties, so compensation terms vary from contract to contract.
A seller may also choose to offer compensation toward a buyer's broker fee. This offering is entirely optional and decided on a case-by-case basis rather than through fixed rules. There is no standard market-wide percentage or required dollar amount for cooperating broker compensation in Naperville. Buyers and sellers determine how representative services are handled during contract discussions. In August 2026, homes sold at 97.6% of their list price, showing how overall contract terms remain subject to individual bargaining.
If you are purchasing a home among the 227 active listings, your buyer representation agreement specifies what your broker charges. You can request that a seller pay this compensation as an offer concession during purchase negotiations. Alternatively, you can pay your representative directly according to your written representation agreement. Transparent written agreements ensure that you evaluate every professional fee before you complete a transaction.
Transfer taxes in Illinois
When you buy or sell a home in Illinois, you encounter real estate transfer taxes at state, county, and municipal levels. The Illinois state transfer tax is $0.50 for each $500 of value, which equals $1.00 per $1,000. By local custom, the seller pays the state transfer tax at closing. Illinois counties also have the authority to levy their own real estate transfer taxes. The county rate is $0.25 for each $500 of value, or $0.50 per $1,000. Cook County and the collar counties of DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will collect this tax. By local custom, the seller pays this county transfer tax during the closing process.
Home-rule municipalities set their own transfer tax rates and determine which transaction party pays them. In Naperville, the municipal transfer tax is $3.00 per $1,000 of property value, and the buyer pays this tax. Aurora also charges $3.00 per $1,000 of value, but the ordinance requires the seller to pay it. In Chicago, the buyer pays $3.75 per $500 of value while the seller pays a $1.50 per $500 CTA portion. Under its local code, Oak Park charges the seller $8.00 per $1,000 of property value.
Municipalities that collect a transfer tax issue physical stamps only after specific local conditions are met. These municipal requirements customarily mandate full payment of the final water bill. In Chicago, the city requires a Full Payment Certificate from the Department of Finance. Some villages also require a point-of-sale inspection, a certificate of compliance, or a zoning certificate. The attorney for the seller customarily obtains the required transfer stamps prior to closing.
Title, attorney and survey
Illinois operates as an attorney state by established custom rather than by statute. In the Chicago area, the buyer and the seller each retain a separate real estate attorney. Your attorney reviews and modifies the real estate contract. This attorney also works to clear title and attends the closing on your behalf. All closings take place at a title company office. The title company acts as the escrow and settlement agent for the transaction. Both real estate attorneys either attend the closing in person or sign in advance. The title company disburses all transaction funds on the day of closing.
Title insurance policies and settlement fees are allocated between the parties by established custom. By custom, the seller pays for the owner's title insurance policy. The seller also pays for the title company search and the closing fee on the seller side. As the buyer, you pay for the lender's title insurance policy. In addition, you pay for the buyer-side closing fees and escrow fees at settlement. For the purchase of a detached home, the seller customarily provides a current plat of survey before closing. If you purchase a condominium unit, the transaction is exempt from this survey requirement.
Tax proration, payoffs and credits
Illinois property taxes are billed and paid one year in arrears across two separate installments. Cook County bills the first installment around March 1 at 55.0 percent of the prior year total. Cook County releases the second installment bill later in the calendar year. In collar counties, officials bill the two installments around June 1 and September 1. Because of this billing schedule, tax prorations represent a substantial credit on your settlement statement.
At closing, the seller credits you for the property taxes accrued during their ownership but not yet billed. Standard contracts customarily set this credit between 100.0 and 110.0 percent of the most recent full-year bill. You retain this upfront credit to pay the upcoming tax installments when the county treasurer sends them. The specific terms of your purchase agreement establish the final proration percentage for your transaction.
Your final settlement statement also accounts for existing mortgage payoffs, association charges, and negotiated seller concessions. The settlement agent verifies mortgage payoff figures and per-diem interest charges accrued through the exact closing date. Properties governed by a homeowners association often incur transfer fees, statement fees, and documentation costs. In addition, any negotiated seller concessions appear as a direct credit to offset your allowable closing costs. Reviewing these debits and credits ensures that all financial obligations balance accurately at the closing table.
A worked example at the {market} median
In August 2026, the median sold price for a residential property in Naperville was $512,000. You can use this benchmark figure to walk through an estimate of statutory transfer taxes on a local deal. Every figure outlined here serves strictly as an estimate based on published tax rates. Actual closing totals will vary depending on your final contract details and mutual agreements.
The State of Illinois charges a real estate transfer tax of $0.50 for each $500 of value, which equals $1.00 per $1,000. On a $512,000 median sale, the seller pays an estimated $512 by standard practice. Illinois counties also levy a transfer tax of $0.25 for each $500 of value, or $0.50 per $1,000. In collar counties such as DuPage and Will, this county assessment adds an estimated $256 to the seller obligation. Together, the estimated state and county transfer taxes for the seller equal $768 on the median transaction.
Under municipal rules, the City of Naperville assesses an additional transfer tax of $3.00 per $1,000 of value. Unlike state and county fees, the buyer pays this local municipal tax. At the $512,000 median price point, the buyer owes an estimated $1,536 at closing. For an individualized financial breakdown that reflects your personal purchase price, loan terms, and settlement credits, you can consult the net estimator.
Sources: Aurora Code of Ordinances, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Chicago Department of Finance; village ordinances; Chicago-area practice; Chicago Municipal Code 3-33-030; Chicago-area practice; Cook County Treasurer; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Prorations paragraph; Counties Code, 55 ILCS 5/5-1031; Cook County Code §74-100 et seq.; Evanston City Code 3-5, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago-area practice; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Survey paragraph; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Title paragraph; Chicago-area practice; Municipal ordinances as listed; Naperville Municipal Code, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Oak Park Village Code 23A-1-2, Real Estate Transfer Tax; Real Estate Transfer Tax Law, 35 ILCS 200/31-10.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Buy first or sell first in Naperville? · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/buy-first-or-sell-first
Summary: The trade-off in one paragraph, selling first, buying first, closing both the same day, and how to decide.

Naperville, IL Buy first or sell first in Naperville?
The trade-off in one paragraph, selling first, buying first, closing both the same day, and how to decide.
In this guide
The trade-off in one paragraph
Selling first
Buying first
Closing both the same day
How to decide
The trade-off in one paragraph
Selling before you buy provides financial clarity, but it leaves your next address temporarily uncertain. Buying first ensures you secure a place to live, yet it risks double housing payments if your initial home does not sell quickly. The optimal path in Naperville depends directly on the available inventory and local market speed.
In August 2026, Naperville held 227 active listings, while sellers introduced 73 new listings to the market. Homes spent an average of 20 days on the market, showing that buyers move quickly on available properties. Final sale prices averaged 97.6% of list price, and the median sold price reached $512,000 across 58 closed sales. Because homes sell in an average of 20 days, listing your home first carries a short waiting period for proceeds. However, securing an incoming purchase from a pool of 227 active listings can take substantial time. You must balance the certainty of your sale price against the timeline needed to find your next residence.
Selling first
Selling your existing house before buying the next property eliminates purchase contingencies and clarifies your exact budget. This path can also create timing gaps between your closing date and the settlement on your new purchase. You can address this gap during initial contract negotiations by requesting an extended closing window. A longer closing timeline gives you additional weeks to identify replacement properties, finalize loan approvals, and coordinate actual move dates.
Another practical option is a post-closing possession agreement, often referred to as a rent-back arrangement. Under this contract structure, the buyer takes legal title at closing while you stay in the residence for a defined period. You typically pay a daily occupancy rate, provide a security deposit, and maintain property insurance until you vacate. This strategy lets you access your sales proceeds immediately, which strengthens your subsequent purchase offers without forcing you out right away.
When buyers cannot accommodate extended timelines or occupancy agreements, you may need short-term housing. Choosing an interim rental or corporate apartment requires moving twice, which adds physical labor and temporary storage costs. However, moving twice completely separates the sale transaction from your purchase timeline. That separation prevents simultaneous contract deadlines and provides full flexibility to evaluate neighborhoods, homes, and closing schedules at your own pace.
Buying first
Submitting a purchase offer with a home-sale contingency can weaken your negotiating position in an active housing market. Sellers often hesitate to accept these terms because your transaction depends on another buyer closing on your existing residence. When sellers review multiple bids, a contingent offer typically falls behind clean offers with conventional financing or cash terms.
Purchasing your next property before selling your current one requires a clear plan to access short-term liquidity. A home equity line of credit allows you to borrow against equity in your existing residence to fund the next down payment. Bridge loans offer another temporary financing option to cover the transaction gap, though they generally carry higher interest rates and administrative fees.
Qualifying for a new mortgage while retaining your current home requires sufficient income to cover two full housing payments simultaneously. Lenders calculate your debt-to-income ratio using both monthly obligations, which can significantly reduce your total borrowing capacity. Specialized buy-before-you-sell programs offer an alternative framework by advancing equity from your current property before you list it. These programs enable you to submit a firm, non-contingent offer on your next purchase. You can then move into the new home immediately and market your vacant residence for a standard sale.
Closing both the same day
In the Chicago area, real estate buyers and sellers each retain an attorney by custom rather than statute. Your attorney reviews and modifies your purchase contract, clears title, and attends the closing with you or signs documents in advance. When you sell one home and purchase another on the same date, closings occur at a title company office. The title company acts as the escrow and settlement agent for both transactions.
The title company disburses funds on the day of closing once all documents are complete. For back-to-back closings, the proceeds from your sale must fund before the title company can apply those proceeds to your purchase. Delays in document review, wire transfers, or title clearance can slow down the disbursement of funds between the two files.
Building a time buffer into your schedule helps manage unexpected delays during the closing day. Scheduling your sale closing early in the morning gives the title company time to receive, process, and disburse the money. Your attorney coordinates with the settlement agent across both transactions to align paperwork and clear title. Both attorneys can attend the closings in person or sign paperwork in advance to keep the transfer moving forward. This careful timing ensures the title company completes the disbursement on the day of closing without leaving funds stranded.
How to decide
Evaluating your equity position establishes a clear baseline before you enter the Naperville housing market. You can compare your home equity against the local median value of $512,000. Securing a financing pre-approval on your next home confirms your purchasing budget and clarifies monthly payment projections. Lenders examine your assets, income, and existing obligations to verify what purchase price you can target. Having this financing documentation ready enables you to make immediate offers when suitable inventory appears.
Local market speed directly influences how you coordinate your transaction schedule. During August 2026, Naperville homes averaged 20 days on the market, showing how rapidly inventory turns over. Sellers achieved a sale-to-list price ratio of 97.6%, while buyers completed 58 closed transactions. In addition, 73 new listings arrived on the market, alongside 227 active listings overall. These figures show that you must measure your household tolerance for an interim move. If your sale closes before you finalize your purchase, you may require short-term rental accommodations. Determining your readiness for two moves helps you choose between concurrent or staggered closings.
Sources: Chicago-area practice; Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago-area practice.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Sell by owner or hire an agent in Naperville? · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/fsbo-or-agent
Summary: What selling by owner involves, what a listing agent actually does, comparing the cost honestly, when selling by owner works, and between the two.

Naperville, IL Sell by owner or hire an agent in Naperville?
What selling by owner involves, what a listing agent actually does, comparing the cost honestly, when selling by owner works, and between the two.
In this guide
What selling by owner involves
What a listing agent actually does
Comparing the cost honestly
When selling by owner works
Between the two
What selling by owner involves
When you sell a home without an agent, you manage pricing, marketing, showings, and buyer negotiations directly. In August 2026, the median sold price in Naperville reached $512,000, and homes averaged 20 days on the market. Properties sold at an average of 97.6% of their list price, with 58 closed sales and 73 new listings during that month. Setting a competitive price requires studying these metrics against the 227 active listings across the community. You must also distribute your listing, coordinate private showings, and negotiate contract terms without professional representation.
Your statutory obligations do not change when you choose to sell on your own. The Residential Real Property Disclosure Act requires you to complete a report before any contract is signed. This report covers known material defects including flooding, the roof, the foundation, operating systems, and environmental items. Under the Illinois Radon Awareness Act, you must supply the disclosure form alongside the official IEMA pamphlet. Radon testing is not required under the statute. For homes built before 1978, federal law mandates lead-based paint disclosures, an EPA pamphlet, and a ten-day inspection opportunity.
Managing the transaction from contract to close requires diligent legal and administrative oversight. Illinois operates as an attorney state by established custom rather than statute. In the Chicago area, the buyer and seller each retain a real estate attorney for the sale. Attorneys review and modify the contract, clear title matters, and attend the closing proceedings. Managing this process requires you to track contract dates, resolve title issues, and finalize paperwork before closing.
What a listing agent actually does
A listing agent begins by conducting a comparative market analysis to establish a baseline asking price. This process systematically evaluates recorded property transactions, competing inventory, and specific home features. Before introducing a property to the public market, the agent coordinates essential preparation tasks. These measures involve scheduling professional photography, preparing required property disclosure documents, and organizing interior staging plans. The agent also verifies recorded parcel data to confirm accurate advertising information. Accurate preparation ensures that promotional materials present clear information to the marketplace.
Once the listing is prepared, the agent enters the home specifications into the regional multiple listing service. This central database syndicates photography, floor plans, and listing details across third-party real estate websites and brokerage networks. The agent then manages incoming appointment requests from cooperating buyer agents, tracks secure lockbox entries, and gathers showing feedback. Maintaining this line of communication keeps you informed about buyer responses and market activity.
When prospective buyers submit written contracts, the agent reviews the proposed purchase prices, down payments, and contingency terms. The agent helps formulate counterproposals regarding financial terms, closing credits, and possession dates. During the subsequent inspection and appraisal periods, the agent manages document exchanges and negotiates resolution agreements. The agent also tracks contract milestones alongside title companies, attorneys, lenders, and closing agents. Supervising these administrative deadlines ensures every party complies with the formal terms of the transaction.
Comparing the cost honestly
Real estate representation compensation is fully negotiable between the parties in every transaction. Evaluating sales options requires looking at your final net proceeds rather than focusing only on a fee. In August 2026, the median sold price in Naperville reached $512,000 across 58 closed transactions. Properties sold at 97.6 percent of their listing price, and listings spent an average of 20 days on the market.
Selling a property directly does not eliminate the mandatory closing expenses attached to an Illinois real estate transfer. The Illinois real estate transfer tax costs $0.50 for each $500 of value, which equals $1.00 per $1,000. By custom, the seller pays this state transfer tax at the completion of the sale. The seller also customarily pays for the owner title insurance policy, title search fees, and seller-side closing fees. The buyer covers the lender title insurance policy, escrow fees, and buyer-side closing charges.
A seller who manages their own sale still incurs expenses for an attorney, professional photography, and flat-fee listing services. These separate service fees combine with title and tax obligations to reduce your net proceeds at closing. Focusing strictly on service fees can obscure the broader financial picture of your final transaction. Comparing representation choices accurately means weighing total marketing costs, final sales prices, and closing expenses together.
When selling by owner works
Selling a residential property directly to a buyer can function effectively under specific conditions. You might already have an identified buyer who is prepared to complete the purchase immediately. A transfer between family members also removes the traditional demand for broad market exposure and public advertising. Situations with unusual pricing certainty allow you to determine a fair market figure without extensive comparative testing. These scenarios eliminate the initial search phase and allow direct discussions between both parties.
Several administrative and legal risks remain active even when you know the buyer personally. You still face statutory disclosure liability regarding the physical state and history of the property. Failing to provide accurate disclosure forms can expose you to financial claims long after the transaction finishes. Contract handling also requires careful management of legal contingencies, earnest money deposits, and formal deadlines. Without formal contract procedures, misunderstandings regarding property repairs or closing dates can quickly derail the transfer.
Direct sales require structured oversight to protect both parties across every phase of the transfer. You must coordinate the escrow process, title examinations, and deed preparations through appropriate closing professionals. Ensuring that all written agreements reflect your exact intentions helps prevent costly disputes. Even when finding a buyer is simple, managing the paperwork demands constant attention to detail.
Between the two
Limited-service listings allow you to list a residential property on regional databases without full brokerage representation. You pay a set fee to publish the property, but you handle inquiries, property showings, and buyer negotiations yourself. This arrangement excludes organized marketing campaigns, scheduled open houses, and ongoing pricing guidance throughout the sales process.
Attorney-only closings focus strictly on legal compliance, contract review, and title transfer during a transaction. A real estate attorney reviews the purchase agreement, resolves title contingencies, and prepares the final closing paperwork. This option does not include comparative market analyses, home presentation guidance, or active property marketing to prospective buyers.
Consultation arrangements provide targeted professional guidance billed by the hour or by the individual project. You can hire an advisor to evaluate recent market transactions, analyze submitted offers, or review inspection reports. These agreements do not cover continuous transaction management, and they leave ultimate closing coordination to you. You retain total control over your decisions, while paying exclusively for the specific support services you request.
Sources: Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago-area practice; Illinois statutes and federal regulation as listed; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Title paragraph; Chicago-area practice; Real Estate Transfer Tax Law, 35 ILCS 200/31-10.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/pricing-faq
Summary: How is a list price decided, what is the {market} market doing right now, should I price high and come down, do search price bands matter, and what if it appraises low.

Naperville, IL Pricing your home in Naperville: questions sellers ask
How is a list price decided, what is the {market} market doing right now, should I price high and come down, do search price bands matter, and what if it appraises low.
In this guide
How is a list price decided?
What is the {market} market doing right now?
Should I price high and come down?
Do search price bands matter?
What if it appraises low?
How is a list price decided?
Setting an accurate list price begins with recent comparable sales throughout Naperville. In August 2026, the median sold price reached $512,000 across 58 closed sales. Real estate professionals evaluate properties built around the local median build year of 1984 to gauge past performance. They make precise monetary adjustments for lot size, finished square footage, architectural style, and overall property maintenance. These adjustments equalize differences between older sales and the home being prepared for market.
Active inventory and market absorption dictate how firmly a seller can price against existing competition. Naperville had 227 active listings available, while 73 new listings entered the market in August 2026. Properties remained available for an average of 20 days on the market before securing a contract. In that same month, sales closed at a list-to-sale ratio of 97.6%. Tracking these figures reveals how quickly buyers absorb housing supply and how close transactions come to initial asking prices.
Automated valuation models generate instant figures by processing public records and tax data across 47,000 homes, where owner-occupied properties account for 80.0% of the total housing stock. These algorithms analyze broad patterns, but they cannot assess interior quality, mechanical updates, room layout, or immediate surroundings. You can explore the home value tool to gain a foundational estimate based on broad metrics. Deciding on an effective list price requires balancing those automated data points with on-site inspection, active inventory levels, and recent local closings.
What is the {market} market doing right now?
In August 2026, the median sold price for a home in Naperville stood at $512,000. Properties moved at a steady pace, spending an average of 20 days on the market before going under contract with a buyer. Sellers collected 97.6 percent of their asking price across 58 closed sales completed during that month. At the same time, 73 new listings entered the local market, which supplied buyers with fresh options to view alongside existing inventory.
Across the broader community, you will find 227 active listings available for purchase right now. The overall housing inventory contains 47,000 homes, and 80.0 percent of those residences are owner-occupied. The median year built for residential properties across the city is 1984. The overall median home value also sits at $512,000, which directly mirrors the transaction activity documented across the 12 months of local market tracking.
These figures highlight steady transaction patterns between sellers and buyers across the municipality. An average market duration of 20 days demonstrates that correctly priced properties generate contracts within three weeks of listing. Because the average list-to-sale ratio reached 97.6 percent, final contract prices stayed close to initial figures without deep discounting. When you compare the 73 new listings to the 58 closed sales, the market maintains consistent inventory turnover.
Should I price high and come down?
Setting an initial asking price above market levels often limits your exposure during the most critical selling window. When a home enters the Naperville market, automated listing alerts reach buyers immediately. If you set an elevated price, buyers frequently skip the listing rather than scheduling an in-person tour. In August 2026, the average time on the market across Naperville was 20 days. Listings that sit past this typical window lose the initial wave of buyer curiosity and urgency.
A later price drop rarely creates the same competitive activity as an accurate initial price. In August 2026, homes sold for 97.6% of their original list price, with a median sold price of $512,000. When you cut the price after weeks of stillness, shoppers often interpret the adjustment as a sign of seller fatigue. Buyers then tend to make lower offers because they know the home has lingered without competing bids.
A strategic reduction makes sense if direct showings drop off and comparable listings begin securing buyers first. During August 2026, 73 new listings entered the market while 58 properties closed. Inventory stood at 227 active listings across the community of 47,000 homes. Aligning your price with buyer expectations early helps you sell within the standard timeline rather than chasing the market down.
Do search price bands matter?
Online property search portals rely on standardized price brackets to filter available inventory. Most buyers establish digital search filters using round boundary figures rather than uneven, retail-style increments. In August 2026, the median sold price in Naperville was $512,000 across 58 closed sales. Pricing a home slightly above a round boundary can conceal it from buyers who set that number as a maximum budget. Choosing an exact boundary price captures buyers searching up to that limit, and it captures buyers searching upward from that mark.
Naperville listings averaged 20 days on the market in August 2026, while 73 new listings entered the local market. Closed transactions during that month produced a list-to-sale ratio of 97.6%. The city contains 47,000 homes, and active listings stood at 227 properties. Matching portal brackets ensures that your home appears in searches for both ceiling and floor criteria. Round numbers maximize exposure across search tiers, which helps you reach qualified prospects before days on market accumulate.
What if it appraises low?
When an appraisal comes in lower than the agreed purchase price, your lender bases the mortgage amount strictly on that lower valuation. An appraisal contingency protects your deposit and outlines how you and the seller handle this shortfall. You can ask the seller to reduce the price to match the appraisal, negotiate to split the difference, or terminate the purchase agreement. If you choose to move forward without a price reduction, you must supply cash out of pocket to cover the remaining gap.
Market data from August 2026 illustrates the typical relationship between listing expectations and actual transaction values in Naperville. During that month, the list-to-sale ratio stood at 97.6%. Homes typically sold for slightly less than their asking prices rather than escalating into bidding wars above list value. Buyers completed 58 closed purchases with a median sold price of $512,000, while properties averaged 20 days on the market. Because transactions frequently settled below asking price, appraisal gaps posed less risk, yet preserving your contingency ensures that you avoid unexpected cash demands.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Preparing your home to sell in Naperville: questions sellers ask · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/preparing-faq
Summary: What should I fix before listing, is staging worth it, what do I have to disclose in Illinois, what media will the listing carry, and how do I keep the home showing-ready.

Naperville, IL Preparing your home to sell in Naperville: questions sellers ask
What should I fix before listing, is staging worth it, what do I have to disclose in Illinois, what media will the listing carry, and how do I keep the home showing-ready.
In this guide
What should I fix before listing?
Is staging worth it?
What do I have to disclose in Illinois?
What media will the listing carry?
How do I keep the home showing-ready?
What should I fix before listing?
Begin your preparation by addressing safety hazards and core functional components before considering any cosmetic improvements. Buyers prioritize reliable mechanical equipment and structural soundness over fresh paint or updated hardware. Ensure that smoke detectors function properly, handrails remain secure, and water heaters operate without leaks. Resolving fundamental safety items early prevents costly renegotiations later in the transaction.
The median year built across Naperville is 1984, which directly influences what home inspectors examine during their evaluations. Inspectors frequently check original or older electrical panels, aging heating equipment, and attic insulation in homes from this era. They also evaluate exterior grading, window seals, and the condition of roofing materials that may approach the end of their service lives. Servicing your furnace, clearing gutters, and repairing minor plumbing drips will eliminate common inspection flags.
Scheduling a pre-listing inspection provides an objective inventory of repairs before your home enters the market. This advance review allows you to complete necessary repairs on your own schedule with your chosen contractors. In August 2026, homes averaged 20 days on the market, with 58 closed sales and 73 new listings recorded. The median sold price stood at $512,000, with transactions finishing at 97.6 percent of the original list price. Fixing identifiable defects in advance protects your timeline and keeps negotiations focused on value rather than repair credits. Across the city, 227 active listings competed for buyers, while owner-occupied properties accounted for 80.0 percent of the 47,000 total homes.
Is staging worth it?
Preparing a home for the market starts with clear sightlines and open floor space. Decluttering removes personal items, excess decor, and small surface objects that draw attention away from the architecture. Editing existing furniture creates defined walking paths through each room. This approach helps prospective buyers evaluate the scale and utility of every living area. Real estate photography requires clean surfaces, balanced lighting, and rooms that feel spacious on mobile screens. Wide-angle camera lenses can accentuate crowded layouts, so reducing the piece count in every space directly improves online image quality.
Occupied staging relies on your existing furnishings while adjusting layouts and removing surplus belongings. This option keeps the property functional while you continue to live in the home during showings. Vacant staging introduces rented furniture, art, and accessories into an otherwise empty house. Empty rooms can look smaller in marketing photos because viewers lack points of reference for scale. Defined furniture groupings demonstrate how functional spaces, such as dining nooks and conversation zones, operate. Well-arranged rooms allow buyers to understand layout possibilities immediately upon walking through the front door.
Staging aligns the visual condition of the home with the expectations set by online listings. Thoughtful preparation ensures each room translates clearly across marketing materials, digital photo galleries, and private showings.
What do I have to disclose in Illinois?
When you sell residential property in Illinois, state and federal laws require you to complete specific disclosure forms before signing a sales contract. The first document is the Residential Real Property Disclosure Report under the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act, 765 ILCS 77/35. You must complete this report before the contract is signed. The report covers known material defects, including issues with flooding, foundation, roof, mechanical systems, and environmental items.
The second document is the Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards under the Illinois Radon Awareness Act, 420 ILCS 46. Along with this disclosure, you must provide the Illinois Emergency Management Agency pamphlet titled Radon Testing Guidelines for Real Estate Transactions. State law does not require you to conduct a radon test before selling. However, buyers commonly order their own radon test during the contractual inspection period.
For housing built before 1978, federal rules under 24 CFR Part 35 and 40 CFR Part 745 mandate additional disclosures. You must provide the Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards. This requirement involves disclosing known lead-based paint hazards and delivering the federal pamphlet titled Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Buyers receive a ten-day opportunity to conduct a lead inspection or risk assessment at their choice. An attorney reviews all of these signed disclosure forms to verify compliance before the sale proceeds.
What media will the listing carry?
When you browse online portals, visual media shapes your initial assessment of each home. Most buyers examine the primary photograph first before scrolling through the remaining image gallery. Buyers often review the kitchen, main living areas, and backyard views before reading the written description. Professional photography captures interior proportions, natural lighting, and exterior features during optimal daylight hours. Clear, well-composed images establish the condition, materials, and architectural details across every living space.
Beyond still photos, comprehensive listings incorporate floor plans, recorded video walkthroughs, and interactive 3D tours. Floor plans display room dimensions, structural boundaries, and the functional relationships between shared and private spaces. Video footage highlights the natural flow between rooms, and aerial views can show property lines alongside lot positioning. Interactive 3D tours let you navigate hallways, inspect closets, and explore levels at your own pace. Together, these media tools give you an accurate spatial understanding before scheduling an in-person showing.
How do I keep the home showing-ready?
The first weekend on the market brings the highest volume of potential buyers through the door. You will want to establish regular showing windows that accommodate daytime visitors while keeping daily routines organized. A secure lockbox on the entrance provides licensed agents with verified access during approved time frames. Preparing the interior before each scheduled window ensures that the residence looks its best for every arrival.
Planning ahead for pets prevents stress for the animals and eliminates distractions for touring buyers. You should store food bowls, crates, and pet supplies out of sight before private showings begin. Removing animals from the home during visits creates an easier viewing environment for everyone involved. Feedback loops from early appointments deliver valuable information regarding buyer impressions and pricing expectations. Reviewing these initial comments allows you to make minor adjustments to lighting, staging, and presentation promptly. Maintaining this disciplined routine throughout the initial weeks keeps the listing competitive and ready for serious offers.
Sources: 24 CFR Part 35; 40 CFR Part 745; Illinois Radon Awareness Act, 420 ILCS 46/10; Illinois statutes and federal regulation as listed.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## Mistakes sellers make in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/seller-mistakes
Summary: Pricing on hope, skipping the preparation, making it hard to see, choosing the highest number over the strongest offer, cutting corners on disclosure, and negotiating on feeling.

Naperville, IL Mistakes sellers make in Naperville
Pricing on hope, skipping the preparation, making it hard to see, choosing the highest number over the strongest offer, cutting corners on disclosure, and negotiating on feeling.
In this guide
Pricing on hope
Skipping the preparation
Making it hard to see
Choosing the highest number over the strongest offer
Cutting corners on disclosure
Negotiating on feeling
Pricing on hope
When you look at neighbor list prices or automated online estimates, you often see numbers that inflate expectations. A neighboring property listed high does not mean it will actually close at that figure. In Naperville, serious buyers base their offers on completed transactions rather than unverified numbers. During August 2026, buyers paid a median sold price of $512,000 across 58 closed sales. Sellers who entered the market aligned with recorded sales found buyers quickly, even as 73 new listings brought fresh competition.
Market duration directly influences what you receive in a final settlement. In August 2026, homes in Naperville stayed on the market for an average of 20 days. Across that monthly window, properties closed at 97.6% of their original listing price. If you price above recent comparable sales, you risk letting a listing linger while shoppers move elsewhere. With 227 active listings currently available, buyers can easily bypass overpriced inventory and pursue correctly valued alternatives.
Owner-occupied properties represent 80.0% of the 47,000 homes across Naperville, where the median build year is 1984. The overall median value sits at $512,000, anchoring local buyer expectations firmly in historical realities. When you price accurately at launch, you capture the highest buyer attention during the first three weeks of exposure. Allowing a listing to stretch past the 20-day mark often leads to seller discounts, price adjustments, and softer contract terms.
Skipping the preparation
Listing photos form your first impression of a property when you browse online inventory. Dark rooms, cluttered countertops, and unkempt yards distract buyers and obscure the true layout of living spaces. When you see disorganization in marketing materials, you might assume that routine household care was also neglected. Careful staging and clear photography help you evaluate the real floor plan before scheduling a private showing.
Deferred maintenance rarely stays hidden once an inspector examines the foundation, roof, plumbing, and electrical panels. Professional home inspectors routinely uncover worn materials, small leaks, outmoded wiring, and aging mechanical systems that sellers overlooked. Such findings quickly change the atmosphere of a transaction. Instead of focusing on moving logistics, both sides must stop to assess the financial impact of essential repairs.
Unexpected inspection findings usually trigger a demanding round of negotiations between the buyer and seller. You might encounter requests for extensive repair credits, cash concessions, or contracted fixes before closing day arrives. Significant structural or safety defects can also jeopardize mortgage approval and appraisal valuations. Properties with unaddressed problems frequently linger on the market, suffer price reductions, or return to active status after contracts collapse.
Making it hard to see
When sellers place heavy restrictions on showing times, you may find it difficult to tour a home. Narrow showing windows create immediate scheduling conflicts and delay private viewings. Some sellers also choose to remain inside the house during appointments. A seller who lingers can make you feel rushed, guarded, and unable to speak candidly about the space. Buyers generally need room to walk through rooms privately, test doors, and discuss potential flaws openly.
Closing off weekends creates an even larger barrier for people searching for a home. Most buyers manage rigid work schedules during the week, leaving Saturdays and Sundays as the primary days for house tours. When a home remains unavailable throughout the weekend, interested shoppers frequently skip the listing entirely and direct attention toward more accessible properties. Limited entry rules can stall interest, lower visitor turnout, and keep a listing on the market longer than necessary. Open access and predictable tour hours ensure you can evaluate properties without unnecessary scheduling friction.
Choosing the highest number over the strongest offer
A high purchase price can be tempting, but the highest number does not guarantee a completed sale. An offer with strong financing terms, clear appraisal gap coverage, and fewer contingencies often closes more reliably. If an appraisal falls short of the agreed price, a contract without gap terms can collapse before closing. Financing conditions can also create delays if a lender requires additional documentation late in the process. Buyers who offer flexible closing dates and clear loan approvals remove uncertainty during the transaction.
Earnest money demonstrates buyer commitment and provides security while contingencies remain pending. Naperville purchase contracts leave earnest money open to negotiation, with amounts commonly falling between one and five percent of the price. Buyers customarily deliver an initial deposit on acceptance, followed by the balance within a few business days. These funds remain protected in an escrow account held by an attorney or a listing brokerage.
In August 2026, homes in Naperville sold for a median price of $512,000 across 58 closed transactions. Properties traded at 97.6 percent of their list price, and listings averaged 20 days on the market. With 227 active properties available, reviewing financing strength, appraisal terms, and contingency timelines helps you evaluate competing offers effectively.
Cutting corners on disclosure
Sellers in Illinois must complete specific disclosure documents before signing a sales contract. Under the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act, 765 ILCS 77/35, you must complete the Residential Real Property Disclosure Report. This document covers known material defects regarding flooding, the foundation, the roof, mechanical systems, and environmental items. Cutting corners on these disclosures creates substantial liability that remains after closing. Honesty regarding known defects is far cheaper than facing post-closing legal action.
State and federal laws require additional forms for environmental risks. The Illinois Radon Awareness Act, 420 ILCS 46, requires the Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards and the IEMA pamphlet. Radon testing is not required under this statute. Federal regulations under 24 CFR Part 35 and 40 CFR Part 745 apply to housing built before 1978. These federal rules mandate the Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards. This requirement includes providing an EPA pamphlet and granting a ten-day inspection opportunity to the buyer. Completing every required form accurately protects your sale from costly future disputes.
Negotiating on feeling
Entering a purchase negotiation requires you to separate personal attachment from transaction mechanics. A low first offer can establish a bargaining position, but an opening bid set too far below market reality often stalls talks entirely. Sellers frequently respond to steep discounts with silence or an immediate rejection rather than a counteroffer. When you receive a counterproposal, evaluate the total terms instead of focusing solely on the purchase price. Adjusting closing dates, earnest money amounts, or contingency timelines can bridge gaps between both parties without sacrificing your primary financial boundaries.
Inspection requests introduce another round of delicate discussions where clarity matters more than sentiment. Minor cosmetic flaws can distract from major mechanical systems, structural integrity, or roof conditions that actually affect property value. Requesting credits or targeted repairs for critical defects keeps the transaction moving forward. Focus on the core objective of securing the home under terms that protect your long-term investment. Viewing each step as a practical agreement helps you finalize the deal without unnecessary friction.
Sources: Illinois statutes and federal regulation as listed; Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 8.0, Earnest Money paragraph; Chicago-area practice.
Written from public sources and the closings recorded on this site; last revised September 21, 2026.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale →
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale →
Oswego
Oswego · $404K median
$404K median 49 days 157 active
Homes for sale →
Addison
Addison · $420K median
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale →
Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale →
Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale →
Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale →
Clarendon Hills
Clarendon Hills · $859K median
$859K median 33 days 31 active
Homes for sale →
Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale →
Oak Brook
Oak Brook · $1.4M median
$1.4M median 48 days 29 active
Homes for sale →
Chicago
Chicago · $425K median
$425K median 47 days 6879 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
About the author
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene · IL Broker #475212620
More about Blake →

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## 24021 Pear Tree Cir #0, Plainfield, IL 60585 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z2073544886
Summary: 2 bed, 3 bath condo in Plainfield. 1,495 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Plainfield, IL 24021 Pear Tree Cir #0, Plainfield, IL 60585
$301,000 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
2
Baths
3
Square feet
1,495
Year built
2001
Property type
Condo
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Plainfield. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene
Looking for something like this? Tell me what you are after and I will watch for it.
Get a pricing analysis (312) 555-0199
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle, IL 60532 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z4524734
Summary: 3 bed, 4 bath house in Lisle. 3,382 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Lisle · Lisle, IL 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle, IL 60532
$807,500 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
3
Baths
4
Square feet
3,382
Year built
1990
Property type
House
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Lisle. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Residential areas provide single-family homes, townhouses, and condominium developments surrounded by mature trees. Buyers compare property price points directly with adjacent Naperville. Home seekers weigh quiet suburban residential streets against commercial access in larger nearby municipalities. See all Lisle homes for sale or the Lisle market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene
Looking for something like this? Tell me what you are after and I will watch for it.
Get a pricing analysis (312) 555-0199
Talk to someone who works Lisle
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (312) 555-0199

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## 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison, IL 60101 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z4411858
Summary: 4 bed, 3 bath house in Addison. 2,299 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Addison · Addison, IL 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison, IL 60101
$545,000 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
4
Baths
3
Square feet
2,299
Year built
1966
Property type
House
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Addison. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Residential stock consists of mid-century single-family ranches, split-levels, and multi-family options. Buyers compare housing price points against higher-priced properties in neighboring Elmhurst. Property searches balance central DuPage County positioning against older home layouts. See all Addison homes for sale or the Addison market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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## 1435 Sunnybrook Dr, Naperville, IL 60540 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z4507478
Summary: 4 bed, 3 bath house in Naperville. 1,864 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Naperville · Naperville, IL 1435 Sunnybrook Dr, Naperville, IL 60540
$520,000 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
4
Baths
3
Square feet
1,864
Year built
1976
Property type
House
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Naperville. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Single-family neighborhoods like Pembroke Greens feature mature lots and established streetscapes. Downtown parcels and newer subdivisions offer varied lot dimensions and floor plans. Buyers weigh established residential locations against newer developments in neighboring Plainfield or Lisle. Purchase choices balance local commercial access against property price points. See all Naperville homes for sale or the Naperville market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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Sold
$967,500
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,500 sqft
4327 Conifer Rd, Naperville, IL 60564
Sold
$600,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft
3027 Brossman St, Naperville, IL 60564
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## 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove, IL 60515 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z63772813
Summary: 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Downers Grove. 1,725 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Downers Grove · Downers Grove, IL 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove, IL 60515
$485,000 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
2
Baths
2
Square feet
1,725
Year built
2003
Property type
Condo
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Downers Grove. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Established neighborhoods feature traditional single-family homes on tree-lined streets alongside modern infill construction. Buyers evaluate proximity to Lisle and Elmhurst against regional transportation convenience. Home seekers weigh higher lot costs against older property renovation potential. See all Downers Grove homes for sale or the Downers Grove market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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## 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst, IL 60126 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z4482336
Summary: 3 bed, 3 bath townhouse in Elmhurst. 1,306 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Elmhurst · Elmhurst, IL 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst, IL 60126
$2,999 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
3
Baths
3
Square feet
1,306
Property type
Townhouse
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Elmhurst. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Housing options include custom luxury builds, pre-war brick houses, and updated mid-century properties. Buyers weigh premium land values against alternatives in neighboring Addison. Residential decisions balance quick access to Chicago against higher price tiers for single-family lots. See all Elmhurst homes for sale or the Elmhurst market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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## 608 Switchgrass Way #61003, Bolingbrook, IL 60490 · Sold

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z461140245
Summary: 3 bed, 3 bath house in Bolingbrook. 2,097 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Bolingbrook · Bolingbrook, IL 608 Switchgrass Way #61003, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
$459,900 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
3
Baths
3
Square feet
2,097
Year built
2026
Property type
House
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Bolingbrook. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Housing inventory includes attached townhomes and mid-century detached homes. Proximity to neighboring Naperville and Romeoville influences local property values. Buyers evaluate suburban square footage against price differences found in older surrounding communities. See all Bolingbrook homes for sale or the Bolingbrook market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene
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More in Bolingbrook
Sold
$363,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 2,250 sqft
363 Aaron Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Active
$275,000
3 bd · 3 ba
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
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## 245 Burlington Ave APT 311, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 · Sold

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z4569587
Summary: 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Clarendon Hills. 1,248 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Clarendon Hills · Clarendon Hills, IL 245 Burlington Ave APT 311, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
$309,000 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
2
Baths
2
Square feet
1,248
Year built
1999
Property type
Condo
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Clarendon Hills. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
The housing inventory consists primarily of custom single-family properties, traditional two-story residences, and select townhomes. Buyers weigh land costs against housing choices in Downers Grove and Lisle. Purchasing evaluations balance neighborhood scale against interior architectural detail. Decisions center on long-term property value. See all Clarendon Hills homes for sale or the Clarendon Hills market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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Real Estate Broker, John Greene
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## 2356 Richmond Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z4459893
Summary: 4 bed, 3 bath house in Wheaton. 2,444 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Wheaton, IL 2356 Richmond Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189
$580,000 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
4
Baths
3
Square feet
2,444
Year built
1983
Property type
House
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Wheaton. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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## 4327 Conifer Rd, Naperville, IL 60564 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z337082940
Summary: 5 bed, 5 bath house in Naperville. 3,500 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Naperville · Naperville, IL 4327 Conifer Rd, Naperville, IL 60564
$967,500 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
5
Baths
5
Square feet
3,500
Year built
2020
Property type
House
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Naperville. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Single-family neighborhoods like Pembroke Greens feature mature lots and established streetscapes. Downtown parcels and newer subdivisions offer varied lot dimensions and floor plans. Buyers weigh established residential locations against newer developments in neighboring Plainfield or Lisle. Purchase choices balance local commercial access against property price points. See all Naperville homes for sale or the Naperville market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene
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Get a pricing analysis (312) 555-0199
More in Naperville
Sold
$520,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft
1435 Sunnybrook Dr, Naperville, IL 60540
Sold
$600,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft
3027 Brossman St, Naperville, IL 60564
Talk to someone who works Naperville
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## 40 N Tower Rd APT 14A, Oak Brook, IL 60523 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z4493960
Summary: 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Oak Brook. 1,310 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Oak Brook · Oak Brook, IL 40 N Tower Rd APT 14A, Oak Brook, IL 60523
$190,000 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
2
Baths
2
Square feet
1,310
Year built
1977
Property type
Condo
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Oak Brook. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Expansive custom residences, private subdivisions, and modern condominiums define the residential market. Buyers evaluate substantial lot acreage and privacy against properties in nearby Elmhurst and Downers Grove. Purchasing strategies balance architectural scale against ongoing maintenance considerations. Offers focus on privacy and construction quality. See all Oak Brook homes for sale or the Oak Brook market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene
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## 3027 Brossman St, Naperville, IL 60564 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z5369798
Summary: 3 bed, 2 bath house in Naperville. 1,656 sqft, sold September 21, 2026.

Naperville · Naperville, IL 3027 Brossman St, Naperville, IL 60564
$600,000 Sold
Status
Sold September 21, 2026
Beds
3
Baths
2
Square feet
1,656
Year built
1993
Property type
House
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Naperville. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Single-family neighborhoods like Pembroke Greens feature mature lots and established streetscapes. Downtown parcels and newer subdivisions offer varied lot dimensions and floor plans. Buyers weigh established residential locations against newer developments in neighboring Plainfield or Lisle. Purchase choices balance local commercial access against property price points. See all Naperville homes for sale or the Naperville market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene
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More in Naperville
Sold
$520,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft
1435 Sunnybrook Dr, Naperville, IL 60540
Sold
$967,500
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,500 sqft
4327 Conifer Rd, Naperville, IL 60564
Talk to someone who works Naperville
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## 605 Woodchuck Trl, Oswego, IL 60543 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z4717934
Summary: 5 bed, 4 bath house in Oswego. 3,400 sqft, sold August 24, 2026.

Oswego · Oswego, IL 605 Woodchuck Trl, Oswego, IL 60543
$466,000 Sold
Status
Sold August 24, 2026
Beds
5
Baths
4
Square feet
3,400
Year built
1997
Property type
House
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Oswego. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Subdivisions offer newer single-family construction and larger yard sizes. Buyers balance distance from eastern DuPage County centers against lower land costs along the Fox River valley. Residential options provide an alternative to denser development in nearby Aurora or Plainfield. See all Oswego homes for sale or the Oswego market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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## 707 Erwin St, Oswego, IL 60543 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z462538212
Summary: 4 bed, 3 bath house in Oswego. 2,448 sqft, sold August 21, 2026.

Oswego · Oswego, IL 707 Erwin St, Oswego, IL 60543
$520,000 Sold
Status
Sold August 21, 2026
Beds
4
Baths
3
Square feet
2,448
Year built
2026
Property type
House
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Oswego. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Subdivisions offer newer single-family construction and larger yard sizes. Buyers balance distance from eastern DuPage County centers against lower land costs along the Fox River valley. Residential options provide an alternative to denser development in nearby Aurora or Plainfield. See all Oswego homes for sale or the Oswego market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
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## 3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin, IL 60124 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z92197134
Summary: 3 bed, 3 bath house in Elgin. 2,800 sqft, sold August 14, 2026.

Elgin · Elgin, IL 3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
$525,000 Sold
Status
Sold August 14, 2026
Beds
3
Baths
3
Square feet
2,800
Year built
2006
Property type
House
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Elgin. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Historic neighborhoods feature Victorian and early twentieth-century architecture alongside modern subdivisions. Housing price points contrast with newer construction in central Cook County. Buyers weigh lot size and architectural character against daily travel times to eastern employment centers. See all Elgin homes for sale or the Elgin market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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## 363 Aaron Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z5393814
Summary: 2 bed, 3 bath townhouse in Bolingbrook. 2,250 sqft, sold August 11, 2026.

Bolingbrook · Bolingbrook, IL 363 Aaron Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
$363,000 Sold
Status
Sold August 11, 2026
Beds
2
Baths
3
Square feet
2,250
Year built
2000
Property type
Townhouse
About this home
A closing I personally represented in Bolingbrook. Ask me about the comparable sales or what is coming up nearby.
The neighborhood
Housing inventory includes attached townhomes and mid-century detached homes. Proximity to neighboring Naperville and Romeoville influences local property values. Buyers evaluate suburban square footage against price differences found in older surrounding communities. See all Bolingbrook homes for sale or the Bolingbrook market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene
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More in Bolingbrook
Sold
$459,900
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,097 sqft
608 Switchgrass Way #61003, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Active
$275,000
3 bd · 3 ba
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
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## 216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 · $275,000 · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z5393014
Summary: 3 bed, 3 bath house in Bolingbrook. listed at $275,000.

Bolingbrook · Bolingbrook, IL 216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
$275,000
Status
Active
Beds
3
Baths
3
Property type
House
About this home
A current listing I represent in Bolingbrook. Ask me for the full details or to arrange a showing.
The neighborhood
Housing inventory includes attached townhomes and mid-century detached homes. Proximity to neighboring Naperville and Romeoville influences local property values. Buyers evaluate suburban square footage against price differences found in older surrounding communities. See all Bolingbrook homes for sale or the Bolingbrook market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, John Greene
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More in Bolingbrook
Sold
$459,900
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,097 sqft
608 Switchgrass Way #61003, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Sold
$363,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 2,250 sqft
363 Aaron Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Talk to someone who works Bolingbrook
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## 10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448 · $347,500 · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/af-z439228538
Summary: 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Mokena. listed at $347,500.

Mokena · Mokena, IL 10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448
$347,500
Status
Active
Beds
2
Baths
2
Property type
Condo
About this home
A current listing I represent in Mokena. Ask me for the full details or to arrange a showing.
The neighborhood
Detached single-family residences define the core housing inventory throughout Mokena. Buyers compare lot space directly against nearby options in Tinley Park. Area purchase values span from $68,000 to $967,000. Selections balance yard dimensions against travel to Naperville. See all Mokena homes for sale or the Mokena market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
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## What actually happens at a showing (and what most buyers miss)

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/blog/what-happens-at-a-showing
Summary: A walkthrough is not a tour. Here is the checklist I run in every house, from furnace labels to crawlspaces to grading, and why it changes what you offer.

June 12, 2026 · Blake Morgan
What actually happens at a showing (and what most buyers miss)
A walkthrough is not a tour. Here is the checklist I run in every house, from furnace labels to crawlspaces to grading, and why it changes what you offer.
Most people walk into a house and start decorating it in their head. That is the fun part, and it
is also the part that costs money later. The job during a showing is to find out what the house
will cost to own, before the excitement of liking it makes that question feel rude.
Here is what I am doing while you are looking at the kitchen.
I read the mechanicals like a receipt
Every furnace and water heater carries a manufacturing date on its data plate. A furnace is a
fifteen-to-twenty-year appliance; a water heater is closer to ten. A 2009 furnace in an otherwise
lovely house is not a reason to walk away. It is a line item, and knowing it before you write the
offer is the difference between negotiating and absorbing.
Same with the electrical panel. I look at the amperage, whether the panel is a brand with a known
recall history, and whether anything about the wiring suggests work was done without a permit.
I go into the crawlspace
Clients tell me this is the part they remember, which surprises me a little, because it is the most
obvious place to find out what is actually happening to a house. Crawlspaces and unfinished
basement corners tell you about water: staining on the foundation wall, efflorescence, a sump pump
that has clearly been running hard, joists that have been sistered by someone in a hurry.
You cannot see any of that from the living room, and the listing photos are never taken down there.
I walk the outside twice
Once for the roof, gutters, soffits and the age of the siding. Once for grading: which way does
the ground slope relative to the foundation, and where does the downspout put the water? A
surprising share of wet-basement complaints in older DuPage subdivisions trace back to a downspout
that dumps two feet from the wall.
I write down the things you ask in the driveway
Every buyer asks questions I cannot answer standing in the house: what the taxes did last year,
whether the HOA has a special assessment coming, how the district drew its boundary two streets
over. I write them down and come back with answers, including the ones you forget you asked.
Why this matters for your offer
An offer is a number attached to a set of assumptions. If the assumptions are “everything works,”
you are bidding against people who assumed the same thing and you will all be surprised together
after the inspection. If you already know the furnace is thirteen years old and the sump has been
working overtime, you can price that in, ask for it directly, or decide it does not matter to you,
and you can do it while you still have leverage.
None of this replaces a licensed home inspection. It decides whether the house is worth paying an
inspector to look at, and what to tell them to look at first.
Related market reports
Naperville report
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## Naperville 203 vs 204, and what the school district line actually changes

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/blog/naperville-203-vs-204
Summary: Naperville is split between two school districts. The difference that matters to buyers is not ranking. It is housing stock, price per square foot, and commute.

July 2, 2026 · Blake Morgan
Naperville 203 vs 204, and what the school district line actually changes
Naperville is split between two school districts. The difference that matters to buyers is not ranking. It is housing stock, price per square foot, and commute.
Almost every buyer who calls me about Naperville brings up the school districts within the first
five minutes, and almost every one of them is asking the wrong question. The question is usually
“which district is better.” The more useful question is “which district’s houses are the ones I
want to live in, at the price I want to pay.”
The line, roughly
Naperville is split between District 203 , which covers the older northern and central parts of
town, and District 204 (Indian Prairie), which covers most of the newer south and southwest.
Both are consistently strong. Neither is a reason to buy a house you do not like.
The line does not follow a single road, and it does not follow the city limits. Parts of 204 sit
in Aurora and Plainfield addresses. Never assume the district from the mailing address. Verify the
specific parcel, every time.
What actually differs: the houses
203 is where you find the pre-war and mid-century stock near downtown and the Riverwalk, on
mature streets with big trees and small garages. Walkability to the downtown core and the Metra
station is the draw, and you pay for it. Lot sizes vary wildly block to block, and teardown-rebuild
activity has been steady for years, which means your neighbor’s construction is a real possibility.
204 is largely 1990s and newer subdivisions south of 75th Street: bigger floor plans, three-car
garages, newer mechanicals, HOAs with actual rules. Price per square foot generally runs lower than
comparable-condition homes up north, which is why families who need a fourth bedroom often end up
here even when they started their search downtown.
What actually differs: the commute
If getting to the Loop by train is central to your life, the northern half of town is materially
better. You are closer to the Naperville station, and the difference between a five-minute drive
and a twenty-minute drive to the platform compounds twice a day for years.
If your commute is by car to the I-88 corridor or the office parks in Warrenville and Lisle, the
south side is often the easier daily drive.
How I would use this
Pick the housing stock and the commute first. Then verify the district on the specific address you
are considering, because both are good and neither is worth buying the wrong house for. If school
assignment is genuinely make-or-break for you, whether that is a specific program or a sibling
already enrolled, tell me at the start and I will filter on it before we look at anything.
Boundaries and program placements change. Anything you read online about a specific address,
including here, should be confirmed with the district before you write an offer.
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## Relocating to the western suburbs without wasting a trip

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/blog/relocating-to-the-western-suburbs
Summary: How out-of-state buyers should sequence a suburban Chicago move: what to decide before you fly in, and how to see five right houses instead of twenty-five wrong ones.

July 24, 2026 · Blake Morgan
Relocating to the western suburbs without wasting a trip
How out-of-state buyers should sequence a suburban Chicago move: what to decide before you fly in, and how to see five right houses instead of twenty-five wrong ones.
I have worked with buyers arriving from California with no local network, no sense of which towns
sit next to which, and one weekend to figure it out. It works. It works because most of the
decisions that matter can be made before anyone gets on a plane.
The suburbs are not interchangeable, and the map does not tell you why
From out of state, a row of western-suburb names (Naperville, Lisle, Downers Grove, Wheaton,
Elmhurst, Elgin) reads like variations on the same thing. On the ground they differ in the things
you will feel every day: whether there is a downtown you would actually walk to, whether the train
gets you to the Loop in twenty-eight minutes or fifty-five, whether the housing stock is 1968 or
1998, and whether your dollar buys 1,800 square feet or 2,800.
That last one is not a small spread. The same budget that buys a mid-century ranch close to the
Elmhurst train gets you a substantially larger and newer house in far-west Elgin, with a longer
drive attached to it.
Decide these three before the trip
1. Commute anchor. Train to downtown Chicago, or car to a suburban office? This single answer
eliminates half the map. Train-first buyers should be looking at the BNSF and Union Pacific West
corridors. Car-first buyers get much more freedom, and usually more house.
2. Age of house you want to own. Older stock means character, mature trees, walkable
locations, and mechanicals, windows and electrical panels that will need attention. Newer
subdivisions mean predictable systems, bigger rooms and an HOA. Neither is better; they are
different maintenance budgets and different Saturdays.
3. Whether schools are filtering or informing. If a specific district is non-negotiable, say so
first and we filter on it. If schools are “generally important,” we should not let it override
commute and housing stock, because the districts across most of this area are strong.
Then we eliminate remotely
Video tours are for eliminating houses, not choosing them. I walk properties on camera and narrate
what I would tell you if you were standing there: the crawlspace, the furnace date, how the ground
slopes away from the foundation, what is behind the back fence. Most homes die on that call, which
is exactly the point.
Then one focused trip
By the time you land, the list should be five homes, not twenty-five, and every one of them should
already have survived a real inspection of the things that are hard to unsee later. Buyers who work
this way routinely go under contract on the first or second house they walk through in person, not
because they rushed, but because the elimination already happened.
What to line up before you fly
A local lender introduction, so a pre-approval is in hand and financing questions do not stall an
offer during your one weekend here. A rough sense of the property-tax difference from wherever you
are moving from. Illinois will likely surprise you, and it belongs in the budget conversation
before it shows up in a monthly payment. And a plan for where you land first, because seeing two
towns properly beats driving past six.
Related market reports
Naperville report
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General data is a starting point. I run the real numbers for your exact home: ask any time .

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