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Des Plaines real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Des Plaines real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026

Median sale price
$405K
+7.9% from Q2 '26
Median list price
$396K
-1% from Q2 '26
Active listings
373
+3.3% from Q2 '26
Homes sold
175
-8.9% from Q2 '26
New pendings
184
-12% from Q2 '26
New listings
237
No change from Q2 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Des Plaines

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

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Des Plaines Q4 '21 Q4 '22 Q4 '23 Q4 '24 Q4 '25 Q3 '26 Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $290K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $270K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $320K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $310K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $301K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $305K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $310K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $340K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $319K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $327K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $375K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $362K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $357K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $363K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $335K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $365K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $390K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $365K Median sale price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $375K Median sale price in Jul 2026 - Sep 2026: $405K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $285K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $299K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $322K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $319K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $300K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $299K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $325K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $349K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $332K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $354K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $355K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $360K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $350K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $375K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $345K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $387K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $370K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $395K Median list price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $400K Median list price in Jul 2026 - Sep 2026: $396K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $290K Median list price $285K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $270K Median list price $299K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $320K Median list price $322K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $310K Median list price $319K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $301K Median list price $300K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $305K Median list price $299K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $310K Median list price $325K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $340K Median list price $349K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $319K Median list price $332K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $327K Median list price $354K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $375K Median list price $355K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $362K Median list price $360K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $357K Median list price $350K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $363K Median list price $375K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $335K Median list price $345K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $365K Median list price $387K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $390K Median list price $370K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $365K Median list price $395K Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median sale price $375K Median list price $400K Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 Median sale price $405K Median list price $396K
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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 (Jul 2026 - Sep 2026).

Homes in Des Plaines are moving at a steady pace in the latest rolling three-month view. Active listings are up about 10 percent from a year ago, while new listings have jumped nearly 20 percent, giving buyers more options than last year. Even with this added supply, pending sales and closed sales are only modestly lower year over year, suggesting demand is still solid.

Prices are reacting to this balance between more inventory and steady demand. The typical home value over the past three months is up roughly 11 percent compared with a year earlier, while the median list price is only slightly higher, rising about 2 percent. That gap hints that sellers may be pricing more cautiously even as closed-sale values trend higher.

Measures of competitiveness show a market that has cooled from last year but still favors sellers overall. Months of supply has risen to about 3.3, more than doubling year over year, and the share of homes selling above list has fallen to about 38 percent from over half two years ago, yet the average sale-to-list ratio is still near 100 percent and more than half of homes go off the market within two weeks. In this kind of evolving environment, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help connecting with a local Des Plaines agent who understands these shifts and can guide each step.



Learn more about what Des Plaines has to offer.

Des Plaines offers residents a welcoming blend of parks, convenient transit links, diverse dining and shopping, and a strong sense of community.

Des Plaines offers a strong sense of community with quicker access to O’Hare and the Des Plaines River Trail than many nearby suburbs, while still feeling more intimate than busier neighbors like Chicago and Arlington Heights. Its downtown core has a familiar, small-city rhythm, anchored by the Des Plaines Public Library and local restaurants, yet you are minutes from regional employers and major highways.

Outdoor life is a real draw. Residents enjoy the Des Plaines River Trail for biking and running, and the Lake Park Golf Course & Marina for summer evenings on the water. Families appreciate the programming of the Des Plaines Park District and nearby schools, many within Maine Township. For dining and entertainment, local spots around Miner Street mix with nearby options in Rosemont, including events at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

The housing stock ranges from classic bungalows and midcentury ranches to newer townhomes and condos, attracting both first-time buyers and long-term residents. With ongoing interest from people relocating from Evanston and the city, timing and preparation matter. Understanding school boundaries, floodplain maps, and upcoming infrastructure projects can influence both price and pace of a sale.

Whether you are planning a strategic sale or looking to buy into Des Plaines with confidence, Agent Pronto connects you with a real estate agent who knows how to position you well in this evolving market.

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“Brittany was so confident and optimistic from day one and made herself available any time of day, with very prompt communication on any request or update! She came prepared before even meeting me, educated on comparisons and providing examples from the start! She even had a strategy, and always thought in the markets shoes, determining when is the best day, or even time of day to update or post my listing! She had my back the whole time, and gave her honest opinion and advice for counter offers, and asking price, while also respecting my decision the whole time! I am thankful she helped me sell my townhome, in under 40 days on the market! 👏👏”

Alex Porter · Carol Stream, IL

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Compass
“I would recommend Andrew and his team to anyone that's both looking to buy or sell. The team is very knowledgable, patient and will take as much time as you need to answer all your questions.”

Justin Richards · Evergreen Park, IL

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Century 21 Circle
“Kim was a pleasure to work with. Great experience with Kim all the way around.”

Bill · Homer Glen, IL

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Wirtz Real Estate Group, Inc.
“For a first time homebuyer it feel important to have someone in your corner who knows the area and the business. Victoria and team are those people you want. She was patient, understanding, and transparent during the process. If I ever sell or buy a new home, I'll be contacting her again.”

Jess E. · Channahon, IL

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
“We weren’t sure how to compare the offers on our house beyond the price. Ryan walked us through the financing, contingencies, and closing dates so we understood the differences. He was patient with our questions and kept us updated as we moved toward closing. We appreciated being able to reach him when something came up.”

Jake P ·

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Ryan Saoudi Realtor / Schaumburg / Chicagoland / Exp Realty
“We had an amazing experience working with Rizwan to purchase our first home. From our very first meeting at a coffee shop—where he took the time to understand our priorities and clearly explain the entire process—he was the perfect guide for us. We found Rizwan to be highly competent, reliable, and a deeply skilled negotiator. Most importantly (and indeed this is quite rare in our world), we always felt he had our best interests at heart and never rushed us into a decision. When the perfect house came along, he acted quickly to secure it with the right offer. We highly recommend him! P.S. He's also very fun to work with!”

muhammad ahmed ·

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Chicagoland Brokers Inc.
“I worked with Eric for the better course of a year to land my first property, and Eric demonstrated extreme patience, flexibility, excellent communication, and great professionalism throughout the whole process. Eric is extremely knowledgeable in his expertise and makes the buyer feel comfortable and confident in their decisions. Eric is extremely approachable and supportive, and I would recommend anyone in the buying market to reach out to Eric with any questions, tours, or any housing-related items.”

ImranBurney ·

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Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Real Estate Star Homes
“Holly was everything and more I could ask for when I needed someone to help me with the sale of my home. After moving across country, holly orchestrated everything; from pictures to showings, to letting junk removal in, to double checking things for me. She was always a phone call away and incredibly responsive to any inquiries I had (there were a lot). Being states away now from my property, Holly made me feel at ease. And with settling into a new place and a new job, suddenly the sale of my house was on the back of my mind because I knew Holly could take care of everything. Listed with gorgeous pictures right away, four offers in less than a week and a half, and a final offer that was above asking, she did everything I needed and more. Couldn’t recommend a better realtor for your needs.”

Shaun Riley ·

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@properties
“Ed and his team were true professionals. He made home buying very easy. His knowledge of the area and house construction took some fear out of the homebuying process. We will use and recommend Ed and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a house. Thank you for making our homebuying less stressful Ed and Jenn.”

johnhooper75 ·

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1 Percent Lists Real Estate Solutions
“In today’s world, when reviewing a product and/or business, Artificial Intelligence tends to be used to get it done in a fast and efficient manner. That would be an absolute disservice to Miriam’s work product and personality. She is genuine. She is responsive. She is intelligent. She is kind. My favorite aspect of Miriam’s work is her past experience working at a property management company. She understands how a building is run, the importance of the building’s budget, and other minor details you would never even think of. She is simply the best, and you should definitely give her the opportunity to help you find your new home!”

Alex hausmann ·

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Americorp Ltd
“I highly recommend working with Cesar. One of the things I liked best about working with him was that he really seemed to have my best interests at heart. This man will be pulling out his phone light checking basement corners for any signs of mold or water and checking above every stove to see if there’s a proper vent or not. He noticed many things on walk throughs that my parents and I may have just breezed right past and he makes sure to point out the things he notices, good or bad. They say never trust a sales person but idk, I think Cesar’s just in it for the love of the game at this point. I dragged this man to a LOT of houses and he never once rushed me. He was very insistent that we need to find the right fit for me and that I not go past the amount of money I was comfortable with. This was my first time buying a home so I had about 80,000 questions and he was always happy to talk through any questions or concerns. He’s a fun guy to work with as well. In these trying times you need a sense of humor or the home buying process will be miserable. All in all I would definitely recommend working with him.”

eileen9394 ·

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SMART HOME REALTY
“With Diana’s marketing expertise and beautiful professional photos of our house, our house got $100k overasking within the first 24hrs of our listing going live. She did an amazing job protecting our interest and shielding us from random inquiries. We had more than 14 showings in 48 hrs, multiple offers, and several bids.”

Nadia Komarova ·

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Coldwell Banker Realty
“We couldn’t have asked for a better agent than Christin Kaufman to help us sell our home. Our transaction turned out to be far more challenging than we ever expected. We were dealing with an extremely demanding buyer and what seemed like an endless stream of questions, concerns, and new requests.  Through all of it, Christin was fantastic. She stayed calm, kept us focused on the end goal, helped us separate the important issues from the noise, and guided us through every new twist without letting the process get off track. She was always responsive, patient, and willing to talk through our options. Anyone can look like a great real estate agent when a transaction goes perfectly. You really learn the value of your agent when things get difficult. Christin proved her value to us over and over again and ultimately helped us get across the finish line. We are incredibly grateful for everything she did for us and would recommend Christin without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”

Steve Winandy ·

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Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
“Renee is an incredibly knowledgeable agent that has a lot of experience, cares about her clients, and is trustworthy !! She knows the ins and outs of current real estate markets and how to strategically price a property so that it will sell in a timely manner but with the highest yield!! She has sold two of our properties over the last eight years (one in Illinois and one in Wisconsin) and we received more than we expected on each of the sales!! We cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you so much, Renee!!”

Val · Elkhorn, WI

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Keller Williams North Shore West
“Jackie and her team did a great job helping buy and then later selling our Evanston condo. We got great support on negotiation and her knowledge of the local market is outstanding. When it came time to sell our condo, we really appreciated the value added services that she provides as far as staging and prepping the property for showing.”

margaret975 ·

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Sotheby's International Realty
“Scott has been an absolute pleasure to work with for the sale of our condo and now for purchasing our new home. His marketing tactics really helped with scheduling consistent showings for our condo, ultimately resulting in a 30 day close! Timing was of the essence for this particular sale and he was able to get it done with his timely follow-ups, expertise, and extensive knowledge. Not only did he make the process so smooth, he was also easily accessible and available for any questions we had. He can really do it all - from coming to fix a broken lock box to having a successful close all together. I could not recommend Scott enough for everything he has done for us!”

Erika Escobedo ·

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Baird & Warner
“Daniel had helped us in the past with the purchase of our first home so it was an easy decision when we decided it was time to move again to use him. He was accommodating, helpful and gave insight when we were looking for a new house in a new area. He listened to our wants and pointed things out we may not have noticed ourselves. This time we used Daniel for the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home and was attentive, engaged & made both the purchase and sale happen seamlessly. I highly recommend Daniel to anyone selling or buying! With him you will find someone who genuinely wants to help with the difficult process of buying / selling.”

zuser20170531092249734 ·

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HomeSmart Connect LLC
“Shannon is the definition of professionalism, and reliability. First, she helped sell our house, fast and for its maximum value. While other homes sat, ours sold! Secondly, there is no way my wife and I would have ever found our dream home if it weren’t for Shannon’s deep real estate knowledge, and patience with us buyers. This was my 4th real estate transaction, my wife’s 1st and I’ve never had a better experience with a realtor. 10/10 recommendation to anyone in the city or suburbs, no matter your experience with home buying or selling.”

bmshepard154 ·

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@properties | Christie's International Real Estate
“I highly recommend working with Meldina! She is incredibly accommodating and always willing to show the properties, even on the short notice. She is very knowledgeable about the location we are exploring and her positive attitude, amazing energy and solution oriented mindset truly make a difference.Her professionalism and enthusiasm make the entire experience enjoyable. Thank you, Meldina, for you outstanding support and dedication.”

Alma A · Skokie, IL

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Century 21 Dream Homes
“We trusted Marek Prus because of his excellent reputation in the real estate business, and he did not disappoint. He did a great job selling our condo, and buying our new townhouse. Marek was diligent, on time and prepared every time. He truly cared about our unique situation. From handling negotiations to resolving last minute hiccups, Marek Prus proved to be an excellent problem solver. Thanks to his vast knowledge and experience, we felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire selling and buying process. We strongly recommend him to anyone! Thank You Marek!”

Jakub288 ·

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Re/Max City

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