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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for September 2026. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Lee County real estate market. *
July 2026
Monthly data for the latest available year.
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jul 2026).
Inventory in Lee County has expanded, giving buyers more to choose from. Active listings are up sharply from a year ago, and new listings have climbed even faster, rising nearly half compared with last July. At the same time, pending sales are up strongly year over year, showing that homes hitting the market are still moving into contract at a healthy pace.
Pricing has eased recently even as demand holds up. The typical home value is down from early spring peaks, yet it remains more than 10 percent higher than a year ago, suggesting longer-term appreciation despite short-term softening. List prices have dipped slightly compared with last year, which, combined with a months-of-supply level higher than the statewide figure, points to sellers showing more flexibility than they were earlier in the year.
Homes are spending about 39 days on the market, and nearly half of recent listings have gone off the market within two weeks, highlighting a split between well-priced homes and those that take longer to find a buyer. About one in four homes is still selling above list price, and the average sale-to-list ratio sits just under 100 percent, indicating that most sellers are achieving close to their asking price. In this shifting environment, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding an agent who understands current conditions in Lee County.
Lee County offers residents a high quality of life with safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, abundant parks and recreation, thriving local businesses, and convenient access to services and opportunities.
Lee County offers a distinctly grounded feel compared with nearby urban centers like Rockford and Aurora. Here, open farmland meets classic Midwestern towns, giving residents room to breathe while keeping essentials close at hand. Dixon, the county seat, combines historic character with small city amenities, from the cultural programming at The Next Picture Show to riverfront events along the Rock River.
Families appreciate the strong local school communities, including Dixon Public Schools and Paw Paw CUSD 271, as well as access to nearby higher education at Sauk Valley Community College. Outdoor life is a major draw, with miles of trails and camping at Lowell Park, fishing along the Rock River, and quick drives to regional recreation in Ogle County. Everyday errands are simple in places like Dixon, Amboy, and Ashton, where local shops sit alongside familiar national retailers.
Whether you already call Lee County home or are weighing a move from LaSalle County, timing and preparation matter. Inventory can shift quickly between in-town properties and rural acreages, and pricing varies from starter homes to legacy farmsteads. Agent Pronto connects you with a knowledgeable local real estate agent who understands these nuances and can help both buyers and sellers make confident, well-timed decisions in today’s market.
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“The extra support and help Mike stepped up to do with us moving out of state prior to the house selling was outstanding. Mike stepped in to help with items requiring attention with the house that my wife and I couldn't do being out of state.”
“Barb was a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
“Jeff was super professional and knew his stuff through our whole house-selling process. Everything went smoothly and quickly. I highly recommend Jeff he's top-notch and has a great personality too.”
“Kim is very thorough and did an excellent job in marketing my property.”
“We were referred to Tracy in our move from downtown to the suburbs, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She made what can be a stressful process feel easy and manageable from start to finish. Tracy was both professional and personal, detail-oriented, responsive, and always quick to act when it mattered. Her deep knowledge of the local market and strong connections were invaluable throughout our purchase. We would wholeheartedly recommend Tracy to anyone looking to buy a home!”
“Renee is a true professional! She helped us through the complicated process of selling our home while we were out of state. She was always available in a timely manner to answer all our questions and concerns, even through our separate time zones. She was also always helpful in finding us any connections we needed from landscapers, home cleaning, and HVAC services. We 1000% would recommend her to anyone who needs help buying or selling a home.”
“Michelle was exceptional throughout the entire home-buying process! She was always on top of the paperwork, deadlines, and everything we needed to get our purchase completed. Her responsiveness, organization, and attention to detail made the process so much smoother. We truly appreciated all her hard work and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home!”
“Catherine Terpstra made herself available to us in our search for a house as we were moving from out of state back to IL. As soon as we contacted her, it felt like she dropped everything "just for us". (We know she was attending to other clinets, as well!) She was very efficient in setting up houses for us to tour, within and without our pricing perameters. She "heard us" in regard to the "non-negotiables" we had for a house for which we were looking. She printed out pertinent infomration on each place for us. We were in a time-crunch, as we had come from out of state to search for a place to live. She was able to help us find a very nice new home. We are very thankful to her for her understanding and expertise in real estate and in the current housing market.”
“Lisa is an amazing and honest lady! She will work with you every step of the way and goes the extra mile! She sold our house in a week and she helped us close quickly on our new house! Very kind,friendly and professional! She's the best.”
“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.”
“Rose Riodan, did excellently well, always available for phone calls, chat and prompt with emails. Gave great advice and recommendations that supported making informed decisions.”
“She was super nice and very attentive of my needs. She was available 24/7. She helped me so much. She would explain everything in detail and was very patient with me. Overall, she was the best. I would 100% suggest her to my friends and families.”
“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!”
“Heather was amazing to work with on my recent condo purchase! With her help I was able to meet my needs and deadline to purchase the condo! She is also incredibly helpful in connecting buyers with great people/companies that make the process easy.”
“We've known Brittany for many years and we have had experience working with her in the past. We chose to work with her once more because of our wonderful experience In the past. I would highly recommend her because of her professional approach and her genuine interest to provide the best to her customers.”
“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!”
“I previously used Jeffry Phillips to sell a house I inherited. It was a very emotional time and he was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and gave suggestions of things that could be done to the house prior to selling it. Because that experience was so positive and he was so professional I utilized his services when it was time for me to sell my house. When it came time to sell my home, he was professional and extremely knowledgeable about the Garfield Ridge neighborhood. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends family, and neighbors if they are buying or selling a house.”
“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.”
“Vicky knows real estate and has excellent communication skills. She relayed her recommendations and expectations. Her experience expedited the sale of my home. I had a contract in less than two days. She is a hard worker and always available to respond to questions or concerns. I highly recommend her for an agent.”
“We were connected with a realtor immediately and we worked with Mike Neault for almost a year. He was a pleasure to work with, accommodating and helpful.”
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