“Very satisfied customer here. Would highly recommend using Andrew to everyone. He is professional, honest and gets back to you immediately. Did I mention patient? Very patient!”
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Chatham real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Chatham real estate market. *
Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot
Apr 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Median sale price
$350K
+9.1%
from
Q1 '26
Median list price
$346K
+6.4%
from
Q1 '26
Active listings
109
+95%
from
Q1 '26
Homes sold
83
+177%
from
Q1 '26
New pendings
78
+144%
from
Q1 '26
New listings
91
+146%
from
Q1 '26
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Chatham
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Chatham
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Chatham
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Chatham
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Chatham
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Chatham
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
14
Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
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20
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60
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100
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25
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75
100
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Apr 2026 - Jun 2026).
Inventory in Chatham is tight, with just 0.8 months of supply in this rolling three-month view. Active listings are up more than 25% year over year, yet homes under contract and closed sales have risen even faster, with homes sold increasing about 28%. Properties are moving quickly, spending a median of only four days on the market compared with 15 days a year ago.
Pricing has been pushing upward as demand outpaces supply. The typical home value over the past three months is up about 17% from a year earlier, while the median list price has climbed just over 8%, suggesting buyers are bidding homes up beyond initial expectations.
Seller leverage shows up clearly in how often homes are beating their asking prices. Just over half of recent sales closed above list, up slightly from last year and notably stronger than earlier quarters, and the average sale-to-list ratio is nearly 103%. With 78% of homes going off the market within two weeks and a clear seller’s market reading, conditions favor well-priced listings but require buyers to act decisively. Both buyers and sellers can benefit from an experienced local advocate, and Agent Pronto can help them find the right real estate agent to navigate Chatham’s fast-moving market.
Learn more about what Chatham has to offer.
Chatham offers residents a friendly, close-knit community with strong schools, convenient amenities, safe neighborhoods, and plentiful outdoor spaces for everyday living.
Chatham stands out from nearby Springfield and Riverton by offering a smaller town feel paired with quick access to major employers, shopping, and cultural amenities. Residents value its steady growth, strong schools, and a pace of life that feels close-knit without being isolated.
Community life often centers on local parks and events. Families spend weekends at South Park, cheering at ball fields or enjoying playgrounds and walking paths. The Chatham Area Public Library hosts year-round programs for all ages, giving newcomers an easy way to meet neighbors. Seasonal festivals and youth sports build connections that make it easy to feel at home quickly.
Education is a key draw, with Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 recognized for academic and extracurricular offerings. Proximity to Springfield means convenient access to state government, medical centers, and the arts, while keeping daily life grounded in a suburban setting. Dining spots like Sgt. Peppers Cafe and recreation at Chatham Community Park round out everyday living.
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“Sixteen years ago, Rose Riordan helped us buy our first home in the suburbs. When it was time to sell that house and move to a city condo, she was our first and only choice. Rose handled the entire transition flawlessly. She was always available and easy to reach whenever we had questions or need her opinion throughout the process. We highly recommend her services when selling or buying a home!”
Century 21 Affiliated
“Kim made the proper assessment of house value. She arranged house viewing for the prospective buyers and then selectied the most qualified oness to propose the buying offer. All that was done orderly and in a very short time. As a result the house was sold within three days and at a price much exceeding the asking one. I am very thankfull to Kim.”
Wirtz Real Estate Group, Inc.
“Melissa Young is an excellent realtor. I highly recommend her.”
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Chicago
“My family and I were very fortunate to have the support of Brittany during the selling of our condo. She's professional, knowledgeable and personable which minimized the stress of the process for us. I would definitely recommend her services to family and friends! Thank you again Brittany for being apart of this journey with us!!”
Compass
“Paula had a very calming, professional presence to her. Paula was on-time, knowledgeable, brought up important points, suggestions and realistic timelines. Home looking is exciting and stressful and a good Agent in my opinion, reels you in a little towards reality. Pumping the brakes. Paula's communication was consistent and accurate and she was there when I needed her. Certainly made the process easier for me and I am happy to have worked with her.”
Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate
“Originally we were referred by our first lender and we could not have been more fortunate to work with Vicky and Sam. They were professional and realistic regarding our home search. We had not purchased a home in a very long time and Vicky was patient and understanding and was so attentive. avidly referred us to our second lender (the first was not communicative) and it was wonderful. Overall the whole experience was great! Thank you for helping us find our dream home!”
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
“Laura is Amazing!”
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices
“Working with Tracy to buy our home was a great experience and she was always available and communicative even as we navigated some difficult parts of the negotiation with the seller. She was personally at every visit and even at the inspection and closing, going way above and beyond my expectations and previous experiences with buying agents. Thanks to her we found a home for our family and while we don't plan to buy in the near future I'd be happy to work with her again and again. Thanks Tracy!”
Compass
“Steven was very helpful, knowledgeable, passionate, and most importantly he met all of my needs! I will definitely use him for all of my future home purchases in the near future. Thanks again Steven, he's definitely a ROCK STAR! I can't wait to work with him in the near future. Betty Ng”
RE/MAX Suburban
“Meldina is an expert in the local market and an exceptional negotiator. Her professionalism, communication, and dedication exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend her!”
Century 21 Dream Homes
“Lisa Buskirk-Inman was absolutely wonderful to work with. She came to our home to make signing the paperwork easy since my husband is having health issues and is not easily able to get around right now. She gave us peace of mind knowing everything was taken care of and explained everything we were signing.”
MoveSmart Realty
“Barb was 1/20 realtors who was willing to work with me in the beginning over 9 years ago. This is when I first purchased my home. I was cheap buyer. It went without saying I was going to be using her for the sale of the home 9 years later. She handled the hurdles flawlessly and talked me through and coached me the entire way. To say I appreciate her is an understatement. I sold my home after we relocated it of state and she coordinated every logistic of that sale on my behalf to he best of her ability. I recommend her without fail and would point every person in her direction that has a need for a solid realtor.”
RE/MAX Remax Ultimate Professionals
“Kathy fought a lot of uphill battles for us and despite hurdles at every turn (with prospective buyer) she pushed on and was able to secure our sale. I can't thank her enough for the amount of work she put in.”
Berkshire Hathaway Chicago
“It was a joy to work with Kathryn she was able to answer every question I had, her knowledge goes a long way and I will definitely recommend her to friends and family.”
Century 21 Affiliated
“It was a pleasure to work with Robert, he paid a lot of attention to our expectations and preferences, and he is strong in negotiating.”
Keller Williams Platinum Partners
“Chandra was amazing to work with throughout our home-buying process. She was always responsive, knowledgeable, and patient with all of our questions. She guided us every step of the way and made what could have been a stressful experience feel much easier. We truly appreciated her dedication and support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!”
Realty of America
“Working with Emir is always a pleasure. He was very helpful in coordinating work on our house for sale, working with vendors and providing valuable feedback on neccesary work vs. potential work items unlikely to generate return. We closed sale of house 3 weeks from time of first listing. I'd worked with Emir before and hope to do so again in the future.”
Owners.com
“Working with Ray was an absolute blessing throughout my home buying journey. He went above and beyond every step of the way, always remaining patient, professional, and supportive through all of the ups and downs that came along the process. No matter the challenge, Ray stayed committed and made sure I felt informed and encouraged the entire time. His dedication, communication, and genuine care truly made a difference, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and hardworking realtor.”
Real People Realty
“Heather was very helpful from beginning to end even with the struggles and challenges we gave her.”
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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