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Forest Lake real estate Market Report.

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

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Median sale price
$460K
-6.7% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$449K
+2.4% from Q1 '26
Active listings
15
-21% from Q1 '26
Homes sold
7
-13% from Q1 '26
New pendings
10
+11% from Q1 '26
New listings
8
+14% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Forest Lake

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

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Forest Lake Q2 '21 Q2 '22 Q2 '23 Q2 '24 Q2 '25 Q1 '26 Median sale price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $355K Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $373K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $323K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $315K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $324K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $347K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $314K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $312K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $525K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $353K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $343K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $397K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $375K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $395K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $320K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $416K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $381K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $335K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $214K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $493K Median list price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $329K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $372K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $330K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $330K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $337K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $214K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $383K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $340K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $360K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $404K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $353K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $484K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $369K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $350K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $325K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $400K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $350K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $394K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $525K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $438K Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 Median sale price $355K Median list price $329K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $373K Median list price $372K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $323K Median list price $330K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $315K Median list price $330K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $324K Median list price $337K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $347K Median list price $214K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $314K Median list price $383K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $312K Median list price $340K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $525K Median list price $360K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $353K Median list price $404K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $343K Median list price $353K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $397K Median list price $484K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $375K Median list price $369K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $395K Median list price $350K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $320K Median list price $325K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $416K Median list price $400K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $381K Median list price $350K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $335K Median list price $394K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $214K Median list price $525K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $493K Median list price $438K
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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).

Inventory in Forest Lake has stayed relatively lean in this rolling three-month view, with about 15 active listings and only 2.3 months of supply, reinforcing its seller’s market label. Contract activity is brisk, as pending sales are up sharply year over year, jumping more than 60 percent while homes sold have also increased compared to a year ago.

Pricing has reacted to this stronger demand, with the typical home value up more than 20 percent year over year and the median list price rising over 12 percent. Homes are also moving faster, as the median days on market has dropped to about a month and a half in the latest period, down significantly from both a year ago and earlier this year.

Seller leverage shows up in how homes are trading, with more than half of recent sales closing above list price and the average sale-to-list ratio slightly above 100 percent. With relatively few new listings coming on compared to last year, buyers face more competition while sellers weigh multiple strong offers, and Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with an expert local agent to help them navigate these conditions.



Learn more about what Forest Lake has to offer.

Forest Lake offers residents a welcoming, family-friendly community with abundant parks and outdoor recreation, convenient amenities, and a strong sense of neighborhood connection.

Forest Lake is a lake-centered community offering single family homes, neighborhood parks, and convenient access to larger hubs like Barrington and Palatine. Many residents choose Forest Lake for its manageable size, strong community associations, and proximity to everyday essentials.

Life here revolves around the water and green space. The private lake supports swimming, fishing, and non motorized boating, and nearby Paulus Park in Lake Zurich adds a public beach, playgrounds, and seasonal events. For trails and wildlife viewing, residents often head to Heron Creek Forest Preserve and Deer Grove Forest Preserve, both within an easy drive.

Day to day convenience is a key advantage. Grocery options, services, and dining cluster along nearby Route 12, while Metra service from Barrington Station offers a practical rail commute toward Chicago. Families appreciate access to local schools such as Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95, as well as community programs at the Ela Area Public Library.

Whether you are relocating, upsizing near the lake, or preparing to sell, the area’s mix of private amenities and regional accessibility can be complex to weigh. A local agent who understands Forest Lake’s lake rights, association rules, and pricing trends can simplify decisions and reduce stress. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with the right Forest Lake expert so each move is more straightforward and confident.

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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
“Steve was always available, knowledgeable, and willing to listen to our thoughts and concerns about selling our home. More importantly, the selling of our home in tandem of purchasing a new home at the same time, went really well. If we needed to move again (heaven forbid) I wouldn't hesitate to have Steve again.”

Joan · Cary, IL

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RE/MAX Suburban
“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
“Renee O'Brien was very understanding, helpful, and kind .... knowledgable in the house situation and problem solving to move the sale along swiftly...”

K Ritchie · Janesville, WI

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Keller Williams North Shore West
“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
“Juan helped us immensely in buying our first home and answered every question we had. Would 100% recommend.”

Sara S. · Oak Park, IL

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E-Professionals Realty, LLC
“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
“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
“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
“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

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