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Crystal Lake real estate Market Report.

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

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Median sale price
$362K
+4.9% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$372K
+0.5% from Q1 '26
Active listings
314
+52% from Q1 '26
Homes sold
156
+84% from Q1 '26
New pendings
198
+49% from Q1 '26
New listings
221
+60% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Crystal Lake

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

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Crystal Lake Q2 '21 Q2 '22 Q2 '23 Q2 '24 Q2 '25 Q1 '26 Median sale price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $280K Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $285K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $280K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $280K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $321K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $297K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $270K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $295K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $324K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $335K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $320K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $322K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $346K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $341K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $340K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $329K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $358K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $370K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $363K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $345K Median list price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $290K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $275K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $280K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $290K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $300K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $288K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $270K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $320K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $336K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $309K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $345K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $350K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $335K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $350K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $328K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $350K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $365K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $375K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $365K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $370K Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 Median sale price $280K Median list price $290K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $285K Median list price $275K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $280K Median list price $280K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $280K Median list price $290K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $321K Median list price $300K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $297K Median list price $288K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $270K Median list price $270K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $295K Median list price $320K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $324K Median list price $336K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $335K Median list price $309K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $320K Median list price $345K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $322K Median list price $350K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $346K Median list price $335K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $341K Median list price $350K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $340K Median list price $328K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $329K Median list price $350K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $358K Median list price $365K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $370K Median list price $375K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $363K Median list price $365K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $345K Median list price $370K
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* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).

Crystal Lake’s rolling three-month snapshot shows listings and contract activity picking up. Active listings are up sharply year over year, rising about 28 percent to 314 homes, while new listings climbed more than a third. Closed sales followed suit, increasing nearly 29 percent from a year ago, and pending sales are also higher.

Pricing has been firm in response to this stronger flow of activity. The typical home value over the latest three-month period is about 5 percent higher than a year earlier, and the median list price is also modestly above last year. Homes are moving a bit faster, with median days on market down compared with a year ago, and roughly 42 percent of recent sales closed above the asking price.

Even with more homes available, Crystal Lake still trends toward a seller’s market, with about 2.9 months of supply and an average sale-to-list ratio just over 100 percent. This mix of rising inventory, steady price growth, and quicker market times creates different considerations for buyers watching affordability and for sellers trying to time their listing. Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with a local Crystal Lake agent who understands these trends and can guide them through their next move.



Learn more about what Crystal Lake has to offer.

Crystal Lake offers residents a family-friendly mix of top-rated schools, abundant parks and outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown, and a strong sense of community.

Crystal Lake stands out from nearby suburbs by pairing a true small-city main street with a sizable lake and park system that residents actually use year round. Downtown Crystal Lake offers local favorites, from the restored Raue Center for the Arts to commuter access via Metra’s UP-NW line for trips to Chicago. The historic shopping district around Williams Street and Brink Street gives the area a distinct identity compared with larger regional retail hubs.

Outdoor life is a major draw. Families head to Three Oaks Recreation Area for paddleboarding, beaches, and lakeside trails, while neighborhood parks, including Veterans Acres Park, provide wooded paths and sled hills. The lake itself anchors summer events, youth programs, and informal meetups that make it easy for newcomers to connect. Strong local schools such as Crystal Lake South High School and Prairie Ridge High School further support long term community roots.

Housing ranges from classic bungalows near downtown to newer subdivisions closer to Algonquin and Lake in the Hills. With demand influenced by commuting patterns, school preferences, and proximity to the lake, timing and preparation matter. A knowledgeable local agent can help buyers act quickly on the right home and guide sellers on pricing, presentation, and market windows. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers in Crystal Lake with agents who understand how to navigate this uniquely community focused market.

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“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.”

Anna Tishchenko · Crystal Lake, IL

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Keller Williams Platinum Partners
“Great experience! Very attentive, honest, and dedicated. Professional, efficient, and easy to work with. Highly recommended!”

Heidy Munoz · Plainfield, IL

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Century 21 Affiliated
“Would use Lizette again, very easy to work with & very professional. Would recommend here 100% to Friends.”

Bill Zabresky · Wheeling, IL

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REALTY OF AMERICA
“John Campobasso was great to work with in selling our unit. He was professional, knowledgeable, and guided us through every step of the process. We really appreciated how upfront and straightforward he was. He always gave us honest feedback and clear expectations. He made the whole experience feel smooth and much less stressful than we anticipated. We’re so glad we worked with him and would definitely recommend his services to anyone looking to buy or sell.”

Kathy Liwag · Chicago, IL

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Keller Williams Thrive Realty
“Thank you Tina it was a pleasure working with you”

Jason Eaves · Lake in the Hills, IL

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Century 21 New Heritage
“Paula helped us every step of the way when we purchased our first home. I would recommend her to everyone. She always made time to answer our questions and explain the process. She's simply the best!”

Julia Johnston · Chicago, IL

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Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate
“I had an amazing experience working with Erick when purchasing my new home. From the very beginning, he took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and offered valuable insights into the housing market. Erick was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and responsive, answering all my questions and guiding me through every step of the process. The process of finding the perfect home can be overwhelming, but Erick made it seamless. He was always available to schedule viewings at my convenience, and when we found the right place, he worked tirelessly to ensure my offer was competitive and that all the paperwork was handled efficiently. Thanks to Erick, I now own a home that I absolutely love. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and professional real estate agent.”

Liz Sanchez · Addison, IL

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Berkshire Hathaway American Heritage
“This is our second home purchase/sale with Meghan Jacobs. In each transaction, Meghan was highly professional and engaged in each step of the process. She is highly motiivated to make the process smooth and as as stress-free as possilbe, which is something I really appreciated. Overall, Meghan is a highly-qualified professional and capable individual and someone we will be using in the future if needed. I strongly recommend her services to anyone interested in purchasing a new home or selling an existing home.”

Mike Gara · Algonquin, IL

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eXp Realty Stephen Rettig
“I highly recommend William for Buying or Selling a home. He has helped many members of our family and is trusted like a friend.”

Victor · Barrington, IL

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Real 1 Realty
“Agent Pronto helped up find a good agent in Larry. He was a pleasure to work with and helped us through a challenging sale.”

Dennis S. · Arlington Heights, IL

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The Jason Mitchell Group Jason Mitchell Real Estate IL
“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.”

Angel Lloyd · Round Lake Heights, IL

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Illinois Real Estate Partners
“Pat Smarto did every aspect of the sale of my property in an outstanding way that left me assured that I chose the right agent over others I had considered. Pat is a role model to all real estate agents. Through my observation and research I found that Pat is greatly involved in her community which also contributes to her standing in it and her profession. All of these attributes gave me a feeling of trust in Pat that you will realize also. My recommendation of Pat Smarto is without reservation!”

Bob Soucek · Downers Grove, IL

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Lakes Realty Group
“I found a great agent! We were able to sell the property within three days after it was listed. It was a pleasure working with Diana Matichyn and her team. I would highly recommend her.”

Daniela J. · Palatine, IL

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Coldwell Banker Realty
“My agent Sergio was incredible and a great help to me through this process. I would recommend him to anyone!!!”

Kathleen S. · Carol Stream, IL

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Baird & Warner
“Larry is by far the most AMAZING Realtor. He was always very responsive to my calls, texts, request, etc. We built up such a great relationship through this crazy process, that even after we closed on our new home, he reached out to check on us. He is always looking to get the best deal for his clients. He is like family now to us and will always have his own seat next to the firepit in our backyard. I would DEFINETLY recommend Larry to anyone and everyone looking to buy or sell. AMAZING.. Can't say enough Great things about Larry.”

Kathleen and Joe · Wheaton, IL

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Charles Rutenberg Realty Charles Rutenberg
“Linda DeMarco did a great job she’s kind and helpful”

Bouchra · Schaumburg, IL

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@Properties
“Christine helped us find and purchase our dream home. She advocated for us from beginning to end. Knowing someone had our back made the experience really pleasant for us.”

Attanasio’s · Barrington, IL

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Baird & Warner
“Kylie was always there for us, even if it was past office hours. She definitely went above and beyond to help us find our home. We were extremely satisfied with the customer service she has showed to us. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor to help us through our home finding. We would definitely recommend Kylie to our friends, family, and any one in search of a home! Thank you for all the help, we appreciate it!”

Bryan and Emily · Machesney Park, IL

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5i5j Realty
“The agent, Sarah Leonard, was the most efficient and helpful realtor we've ever had represent us. I highly recommend her team to anyone in the area. Thank you for the excellent referral.”

Pamela & Bill F. · Streamwood, IL

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Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company
“Jo Ceglarek was recommended to us by a friend who lives in Jefferson Park. Our hope was to stay in the area but select a real estate agent with extensive knowledge of the area and public schools as we have a 2.5 year old. Her guidance and expertise were invaluable and made the process so smooth. Jo was quick and responsive to our needs and worked around our crazy work schedules. She made this whole process much more enjoyable. Thank you! Jo was wonderful to work with and patient when we had to bring our little one to a couple showings!”

Sara Green · Chicago, IL

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Coldwell Banker Realty - McMullen Office

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