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Chicago, IL Real Estate Market

4-week rolling average ยท Data through March 12, 2026 ยท ZIP 60601

$528K
Median Sale Price
$528K
Median List Price
32
Days on Market
Median Rent
$3K/mo
Median rental listing price
Rental Inventory
486
Active rental listings
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Key Market Insight

In zip code 60601, the median sale price and median list price are both sitting at $528,000, signaling that sellers are pricing accurately and buyers are transacting at full asking value. The competition score of 72 paired with a median of 32 days on market points to a warm but measured market without signs of overheating. Active for-sale inventory stands at 202 homes while rental inventory runs more than twice as deep at 486 units, reflecting strong dual demand across both segments.

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30-Year Fixed Rate
6.4%

Market Activity

Active Inventory202
Price per Sq Ft$528

By Bedroom

BedsSale PriceRent
1BR$385K$3K/mo
2BR$600K$4K/mo
3BR$1.90M$7K/mo
4BR$4.80Mโ€”
Market Temperature
Buyer's MarketBalancedSeller's Market
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Warm โ€” Slight Seller Advantage

What This Means For You

๐Ÿ Sellers

Sellers in 60601 are in a favorable position with the median sale price matching the median list price exactly at $528,000, meaning homes are closing at asking value without the need for concessions. A median of 32 days on market reflects steady turnover, so accurate pricing from day one remains the most effective strategy to attract serious buyers.

๐Ÿ”‘Buyers

Buyers in 60601 are navigating a market with a median home price of $528,000 and a price per square foot of $528, and bedroom count carries significant weight since 2-bedroom homes median at $599,500 while 3-bedroom homes rise substantially to $1,899,000. With 202 active listings and a competition score of 72, the market is competitive but not extreme, giving prepared buyers a reasonable window to evaluate options thoughtfully.

๐Ÿ“ˆInvestors

The median rent in 60601 is $2,650 per month against a median sale price of $528,000, which requires careful cash flow analysis before committing, particularly with a 30-year mortgage rate currently at 6.37%. Rental inventory at 486 units runs notably deeper than the 202 active for-sale listings, suggesting sustained renter demand that could support a long-term hold strategy in this zip code.

๐ŸฆRates

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate currently sits at 6.37% and the 15-year fixed rate is at 5.72%, both of which carry meaningful weight when applied to a $528,000 median purchase price. Buyers who can manage the higher monthly payment of a 15-year loan would benefit from the lower 5.72% rate and faster equity accumulation in a market where price per square foot is already at $528.

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Data sources: Rentcast ยท Zillow ยท Federal Reserve (FRED)

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