“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Real Estate Agent – Kim Wirtz Kim Wirtz did an outstanding job selling our home! She sold it within just one week and negotiated a fantastic price. Throughout the entire process, Kim was thorough, professional, and attentive to every detail. She made the experience smooth and stress-free, and I couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent. I highly recommend Kim Wirtz to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Her professionalism, dedication, and excellent negotiating skills truly set her apart. Thank you, Kim, for a job exceptionally well done!”
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Des Plaines real estate Market Report.
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Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Des Plaines
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Quarterly Pricing Trends for Des Plaines
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Quarterly Pricing Trends for Des Plaines
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Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Des Plaines
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Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Des Plaines
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Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Des Plaines
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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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“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!!”
“Our real estate agent, Nicole Canny, from Mike McCatty office is fantastic and I highly recommend her to everyone. She has been looking for the perfect house for my daughter and husband and their family for about 2 years now as they had certain requirements for a new house and a certain area they wanted to live in also. Nicole was persistent and she finally found the perfect home for them and the purchase all went quickly, smoothly and was a great experience overall. Thanks to Nicole Canny and now she will be able to sell their old house also.”
“We had such a great experience working with Victoria and Sam! They were always quick to respond whenever we sent a home we were interested in or had questions. They were willing to go on as many tours as it took to help us find the right fit and were honest about steering us away from homes with structural concerns. It was clear they genuinely had our best interests at heart and wanted us to find a home we’d love. They’re also both funny and easy to get along with, which made the entire process that much more enjoyable. We couldn’t recommend them enough!”
“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.”
“Jose made the process incredibly smooth is first-time buyers.”
“Selling our first home was emotional, and we couldn’t have asked for a better realtor than Brittany. When our first offer fell through, she had us under contract with a second offer within 24 hours! Her unwavering confidence and steady reassurance helped us feel at ease during such an uncertain time, especially as first-time sellers. Brittany supported us every step of the way, always making time to listen, answer our questions, and talk through our concerns. We felt heard, cared for, and confident that she had our best interests at heart. This was our second real estate transaction with Brittany, and we would never work with anyone else. We’re so grateful for her dedication, expertise, and kindness. We cannot recommend her highly enough!”
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Steve Goodman and the experience we’ve had working with him over the past 10 years. Steve was my realtor when I purchased my very first condo, and 10 years later, he was right there with us as we sold that condo and purchased what we hope will be our forever home. Having the opportunity to work with the same realtor through such an important chapter of our lives speaks volumes about the trust and confidence we have in him. What sets Steve apart is that he genuinely puts his clients’ best interests first. He is never pushy or focused on simply making a sale. Instead, he takes the time to listen, answer every question, offer honest advice, and make sure you feel comfortable with every decision. He is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile.”
“I've worked with Shawn Jones for nearly 10 years. He helped me find my first apartment, and first home after getting married. He is a deeply considerate, caring, and experienced agent. I can't recommend him highly enough.”
“Emir is a wonderful agent! His expertise in real estate was great and he was extremely helpful with any questions. He was patient and always responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend hiring Emir as your agent!”
“Paula was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, very responsive, and was able to walk me through the process step-by-step as a first-time seller. Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone!”
“Katherine Rubis was very patient with me during the year that I was looking for homes. She was always available to discuss our next steps or to show me new listings. Every single part of the process that Katherine handled was very smooth and easy for me. She is an outstanding agent and I will definitely call her when I am in the market to sell or buy a home again. There is nothing else she could have done to make me more satisfied with working with her. I have zero complaints.”
“Laura is Amazing!”
“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.”
“To be honest Ralph was the best part of my team. He's a good person and if it wasn't for him I wouldn't know half of what I know about buying a house Thanks Ralph”
“Our house could be considered high end property in the neighborhood. Cinny worked hard to get it under the contract in a week and sold our house a little over a month. We are happy about the result. During the process, there were ups and downs which made us nervious. Cinny listened to our concerns and gave us professional advice.”
“Best realtor! Has helped us with two properties and always easy to work with and super prompt with communication. Will be using him for future properties!”
“Would use Lizette again, very easy to work with & very professional. Would recommend here 100% to Friends.”
“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.”
“Miguel was amazing 10/10 definitely recommend! He is very knowledgeable and super attentive, he really made this first time home buying process very smooth and the best of all is that he was very understanding.”
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