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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 Mendota real estate market. *
May 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).
Inventory in Mendota has been edging up while supply still leans toward sellers. Active listings are slightly lower than a year ago, but homes sold over the latest rolling three-month period are up more than 10 percent year over year, and pending sales have also risen. Months of supply has dropped over 35 percent compared with last year, signaling that available homes are being absorbed more quickly than they are coming on the market.
Contract activity has strengthened even as pricing has cooled somewhat. The typical home value over the rolling three-month window is down nearly 6 percent from a year earlier, and median list prices are also modestly lower year over year. Despite this, about 36 percent of recent sales closed above list price, and the average sale-to-list ratio is just under 100 percent, indicating that well-priced homes are still attracting solid offers.
Time on market has shifted noticeably. Median days on market now sits at 56 days in the latest rolling period, far above levels seen a year ago, which gives buyers a bit more breathing room to compare options. At the same time, the combination of lower months of supply and strong contract flow means sellers with realistic pricing can still achieve near-asking outcomes. Both buyers and sellers in Mendota can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding an agent who understands these shifting conditions and can guide them through the process.
Mendota offers residents a welcoming, close-knit community with inviting parks, solid local schools, thriving small businesses, and engaging cultural and recreational opportunities.
Mendota immediately feels distinct from larger neighbors like Peru and LaSalle because it still moves at a small‑town pace while offering surprising amenities. Historic rail roots and a compact downtown give it a sense of identity that longtime residents and newcomers quickly recognize.
Community life revolves around local traditions and shared spaces. The annual Mendota Sweet Corn Festival fills the streets with parades and food vendors, while Lake Mendota Park and Lake Kakusha offer fishing, disc golf, and family picnics close to home. The restored Union Depot Railroad Museum celebrates the city’s past, and the Griswold Center hosts youth programs, fitness classes, and community events.
Families appreciate the scale of Mendota High School and neighborhood elementary schools, as well as resources like the Mendota Area YMCA and Mendota Community Library. Dining ranges from locally owned cafés to familiar favorites, and everyday errands are easy to handle in town, with larger shopping hubs in nearby Ottawa and DeKalb.
Housing in Mendota spans long‑held family homes, in‑town bungalows, and properties on quieter edges of the city. With buyer interest shifting between rural settings and convenient rail and highway access, timing and preparation matter. Whether you are planning to list your Mendota home or hoping to buy into the community, Agent Pronto can connect you with a local real estate professional who knows how to navigate the current market for both buyers and sellers.
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“I had a wonderful experience working with Kim Wirtz to sell my home. From our very first meeting through closing, Kim was professional, efficient, and excellent with communication. She moved quickly to get my house listed on the market, and the professional photos were fantastic and really showcased the home beautifully. I was very happy with the entire process and would highly recommend Kim to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!”
“Barb was a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
““Jahari has always been on my radar as someone to partner with in real estate. When the opportunity came, the experience was nothing short of what I expected. He is a very talented professional with plenty of ideas and the ability to bring those ideas to life. His insight and creativity make him a valuable partner in achieving real estate goals. ””
“Thank you Tina it was a pleasure working with you”
“Kathi was amazing! She kept us informed with every step, and answered every question we had thoroughly. She also saved our bacon a couple times when we weren't sure about something. She's very professional, kind, and attentive”
“Working with Cathy truly was a blessing and a prayer answered. From day one, Cathy was on top of EVERYTHING. She made the sale of our home, as well as the buying of our new home, such a wonderful experience. Even though we ran into some hiccups, which were out of our hands, Cathy handled it all for us. From her marketing, to her overall knowledge of buying and selling, Cathy was on top of everything. I'm so thankful and grateful to have had her on this journey, by our side. I know I will recommend her time and time again, to all our family and friends.”
“Ann and her teams knowledge of the real estate market are second none.”
“Carmen was amazing! Very knowledgeable and patient. She always responds timely, regardless of the nature of the questions. Highly recommend!”
“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.”
“Lynn Bialy was very knowledgeable and patient with my husband and I. We saw many homes in this crazy market. Lynn Bialy knew what we wanted and notified us of a house on the private listing that checked a majority of our boxes! Sooner than we knew it we had our forever home!”
“Dena was amazing! She helped us tremendously...She helped us with a new lender and made our dream come true, and not even Covid-19 stopped us! Forever grateful. ”
“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.”
“We really appreciated Jose, we had a death in the family and took our house off the market for a few weeks. Jose was very understanding and sympathetic to our situation. Jose also sent flowers which was very nice of her to do. We would recommend her to our friends and family.”
“Wow, Marge is an amazing realtor! Knowledgeable, professional, communicative, resourceful & passionate about what she does!”
“We interviewed 3 different agents from 3 different agencies. One was a recommendation of friends, one other and Christine Thompson were known to us previously. Christine appeared to us to be far and away the most professional. thorough, personable, knowledgable of local conditions and aggressive in her marketing approach. She, and Baird and Warner, far exceeded our highest expectations. Outstanding results!”
There are more than 2 million real estate agents across the U.S., and you want to be sure the one you partner with is an experienced and trustworthy professional with strong local expertise covering the housing market in and around Mendota. Working with a proven agent will help you sell your home faster and for more money, and help you find your dream home at the best possible price.
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