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Channel Lake real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Channel Lake real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Median sale price
$320K
+14% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$278K
-22% from Q1 '26
Active listings
22
+57% from Q1 '26
Homes sold
10
+233% from Q1 '26
New pendings
16
+129% from Q1 '26
New listings
18
+157% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Channel Lake

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Channel Lake Q2 '21 Q2 '22 Q2 '23 Q2 '24 Q2 '25 Q1 '26 Median sale price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $336K Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $179K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $159K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $175K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $246K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $377K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $200K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $220K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $238K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $277K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $236K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $277K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $189K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $370K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $215K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $231K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $295K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $300K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $278K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $280K Median list price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $210K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $161K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $150K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $213K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $250K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $399K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $200K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $300K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $228K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $203K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $265K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $270K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $240K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $315K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $228K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $340K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $299K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $250K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $265K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $358K Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 Median sale price $336K Median list price $210K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $179K Median list price $161K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $159K Median list price $150K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $175K Median list price $213K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $246K Median list price $250K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $377K Median list price $399K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $200K Median list price $200K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $220K Median list price $300K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $238K Median list price $228K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $277K Median list price $203K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $236K Median list price $265K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $277K Median list price $270K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $189K Median list price $240K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $370K Median list price $315K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $215K Median list price $228K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $231K Median list price $340K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $295K Median list price $299K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $300K Median list price $250K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $278K Median list price $265K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $280K Median list price $358K
Median sale price
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
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25
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100

Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).

Channel Lake currently leans toward sellers, with the market gauge showing a seller’s market. Months of supply is at 3.2 in this rolling three-month view, down sharply from a year ago, indicating fewer options per buyer. Homes are also selling faster, with the median days on market dropping to 41.

Over the same rolling period, typical home values have risen about 10 percent year over year to roughly $320,000, suggesting prices have been climbing. New listings are up more than 40 percent compared with a year earlier, while pending sales have jumped over 60 percent, pointing to strong buyer demand meeting that added inventory.

At the listing level, the median asking price is down around 7 percent year over year, which may reflect sellers pricing more strategically to attract offers. Most homes are still landing very close to list, with an average sale-to-list ratio near 100 percent and about one in five properties selling above the asking price. With 22 active listings and 10 homes sold in this rolling three-month window, both activity and competition are notable. Buyers and sellers in Channel Lake can benefit from an Agent Pronto–recommended real estate agent who understands these shifts and can help them navigate the market effectively.



Learn more about what Channel Lake has to offer.

Channel Lake offers residents a serene, community‑focused lifestyle with convenient access to outdoor recreation, essential amenities, and a strong sense of local connection.

Channel Lake stands out from nearby Antioch and Lake Villa with its intimate chain-of-lakes setting and strong year-round lake culture. Centered around its namesake lake, the area blends relaxed waterfront living with practical access to shopping, dining, and commuting routes along Route 173 and the nearby Metra station in Fox Lake.

Residents enjoy boating, fishing, and snowmobiling, often launching from the Fox River Chain O’Lakes system and spending weekends at local marinas and waterfront spots. Outdoor time is a way of life, with hiking and cross-country skiing at Chain O’Lakes State Park, and family events at the Antioch Parks Department. Everyday needs are close at hand in nearby Lake County, yet the water views and quiet side streets keep the feel distinctly residential.

Families look to schools in Antioch Community High School District 117 and local elementary options that support a close-knit community identity. Seasonal events, lake associations, and local businesses help newcomers connect quickly.

For buyers, homes near the lake or with water access can move quickly, and conditions can shift with the seasons. For sellers, pricing and timing around spring and summer activity on the Chain are key to maximizing interest. Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers in Channel Lake with an agent who understands the lakes, the local market, and how to prepare for a successful move.

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Century 21 New Heritage
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Berkshire Hathaway American Heritage
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Kathy A. · Grayslake, IL

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RE/MAX Suburban
“Anthony understood us, our personalities and interests. We were able to relate to him in a number of ways and that made us comfortable working with him. He was a compassionate person, and it meant a lot to him to find places that served us, which also meant a lot to us. We gave him some of our requirements for a home, and he would continue to refine his search accordingly. He did not discriminate homes based on their pricing. When we wanted to check out a much more inexpensive house, he worked hard to get us a showing. It seemed like he cared more about finding us a place we would be happy than the amount of his commission. He was willing to do a lot of traveling, and even worked late hours for us. I would never ask someone to work late or early, but he took it upon himself to do so several times, which we highly appreciate. Anthony found us a great inspector, and did a lot of mediation for us that we so desperately needed. He was honest when he wasn't able to help with certain things that were outside of his job description, like advising us financially. However he was able to find an attorney and a lender that we ended up really liking, who also cared about us and were available any time we needed them. Anthony feels like a friend, and we will be sure to hire him if and when we move again.”

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Illinois Real Estate Partners
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Bob Soucek · Downers Grove, IL

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Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company
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RE/MAX Advantage Realty

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