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Lost Nation real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Lost Nation real estate market. *
Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot
Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Median sale price
$470K
+9.2%
from
Q1 '26
Median list price
$327K
-24%
from
Q1 '26
Active listings
9
+80%
from
Q1 '26
Homes sold
3
-25%
from
Q1 '26
New pendings
4
+100%
from
Q1 '26
New listings
5
+150%
from
Q1 '26
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Lost Nation
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Lost Nation
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Lost Nation
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Lost Nation
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Lost Nation
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Lost Nation
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
23
Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
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40
60
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100
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25
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100
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).
Lost Nation’s rolling three-month data points to strong year-over-year price gains. The typical home value is up nearly 49% from a year ago, now around $470,000. Homes sold have risen by more than half over the same period, even with only three sales in the latest three-month window.
In the most recent rolling period ending in May 2026, list prices have moved in the opposite direction of sale prices. The median list price is down about 11% year over year, suggesting sellers are adjusting expectations even as closed prices trend higher. Inventory is modest, with nine active listings and months of supply near 5.3, which aligns with the area’s classification as a seller’s market.
Conditions on the ground show a slower pace and some negotiating room. Median days on market have stretched to about 112 days in the latest period, sharply higher than a year ago, and the average sale-to-list ratio has slipped to roughly 92%, with no recent sales closing above asking price. New listings are slightly lower than last year and pending sales are only marginally higher, indicating a measured level of buyer activity. Buyers looking for value and sellers aiming to price strategically can both benefit from a local expert, and Agent Pronto can connect them with the right Lost Nation agent to navigate these trends.
Learn more about what Lost Nation has to offer.
Lost Nation offers its residents a close-knit community, convenient local amenities, and ample green spaces that together create a safe, welcoming, small-town lifestyle.
Lost Nation immediately feels different from larger nearby communities such as Rockford or Dixon. Centered around the private Lost Nation Golf Club and a collection of wooded residential streets, it offers a quieter, more close‑knit setting while still giving residents reasonable access to regional employers, shopping, and services.
Life here often revolves around outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy the fairways and social events at the golf club, fishing and boating opportunities on nearby Lake Chaminwood, and the natural scenery around the Lowden State Park area and the Lowden-Miller State Forest. Families often head into Ogle County destinations like Oregon for additional parks, schools, and community activities, while still returning to the slower pace at home.
Housing in Lost Nation typically includes single family homes on larger lots, with a mix of full‑time residents and second‑home owners. Inventory can be limited, and pricing is influenced by proximity to the course, lake access, and overall setting. Understanding how Lost Nation compares with surrounding markets such as Byron or Sterling is essential when deciding how to price, prepare, or time a move.
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