“Barb was a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
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Serena real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Serena real estate market. *
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Serena
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Serena
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Serena
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).
Year-over-year, Serena’s home prices have risen sharply, with the typical home value over the latest rolling three-month period reaching about $345,000 compared with a median sale price of $156,000 in mid-2023. At the same time, supply has tightened from 6.1 months at the end of 2022 to 3.2 months now, reinforcing its status as a seller’s market.
In the most recent rolling three-month view ending in July 2026, activity has been light, with only one home sold and one pending sale. Inventory is thin as well, holding at just two active listings and suggesting limited options for buyers at any given time.
Typical homes in Serena are spending a long time on the market, with a current median of 154 days compared with 68 days at the end of 2023, indicating that sales can take patience even in a seller-leaning environment. With an average sale-to-list ratio near 100 percent and no recent sales closing above list price, pricing appears to be aligning closely with buyer expectations. Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with an agent who understands these nuanced local trends and can guide them through their next move.
Learn more about what Serena has to offer.
Serena offers residents a welcoming, close-knit community with convenient local amenities, ample green spaces, and a neighborly pace that supports everyday living.
Serena is a small rural community that offers wide-open space, quiet streets, and straightforward access to larger hubs like Ottawa and LaSalle County. Daily life here revolves around practical convenience and close connections, with local farms, modest businesses, and schools all within an easy drive.
Families appreciate the Serena Community Unit School District, anchored by Serena High School, which draws students from the surrounding countryside. For recreation, residents often head to Buffalo Rock State Park along the Illinois River or explore trails and river views at Starved Rock State Park, both popular weekend destinations. Nearby Ottawa provides additional amenities, including the Reddick Library and local dining and shopping options.
Everyday needs are met through a mix of local services and nearby towns, with medical care, groceries, and specialty shops available within a reasonable drive. Residents who commute benefit from access to regional routes that connect Serena with Chicago, Aurora, and other employment centers, while still coming home to a quieter setting.
Whether you are weighing a move to Serena or planning to sell a long-time family property, working with a local real estate agent who understands rural values, school catchments, and backroad shortcuts can make the process far smoother. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with professionals who know Serena well, helping reduce stress and uncertainty at every step.
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“Kim is very thorough and did an excellent job in marketing my property.”
Wirtz Real Estate Group, Inc.
“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.”
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
“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.”
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
“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.”
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
“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.”
Berkshire Hathaway Chicago
“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.”
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
““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. ””
Epique Realty Inc
“Thank you Tina it was a pleasure working with you”
Century 21 New Heritage
“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”
Village Realty
“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.”
Century 21 Pride Realty
“Ann and her teams knowledge of the real estate market are second none.”
Compass
“Carmen was amazing! Very knowledgeable and patient. She always responds timely, regardless of the nature of the questions. Highly recommend!”
Century 21 Integra
“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.”
Charles Rutenberg Realty Charles Rutenberg
“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!”
Keller Williams Village Realty
“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. ”
Keller Williams Infinity
“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.”
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company
“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.”
RE/MAX Action
“Wow, Marge is an amazing realtor! Knowledgeable, professional, communicative, resourceful & passionate about what she does!”
RE/MAX 1st Service
“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!”
Baird & Warner
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