<p>The real estate market in Chicago has been showing robust growth, with an increase in the average value of properties. By April 2024, the average value stands at $324,900, highlighting a positive trend that has been unfolding over the last few months. The average <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/market-trends/chicago-il/">sale price in Chicago</a> has grown to $296,508, up from $274,477 in February 2024. This rise is considerable and attests to the market’s strong performance during this period.</p>
<ul>
<li>Read our <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/resources/fluctuating-landscape-chicagos-real-estate-2023/">previous Chicago market report</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Prices per square foot has from $30, from $220 in January 2024 to $250 by April 2024. It’s clear that properties are not only valued higher, but buyers are willing to pay more per square footage, indicating robust demand in the Chicago market.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Here is how the market is trending: May 2023, compared to April 2024</span></p>
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<th class="sc-7568d94b-2 hTsliE">May 2023</th>
<th class="sc-7568d94b-2 hTsliE">April 2024</th>
<th class="sc-7568d94b-2 hTsliE">Change</th>
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<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 sc-7568d94b-6 eqHQXK bfejLS">Median Listing Price</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">$320.8K</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">$296.5K</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK"><span class="sc-7568d94b-7 kxsCqf negative">-7.56%</span></td>
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<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 sc-7568d94b-6 eqHQXK bfejLS">Median Sold Price</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">$292K</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">$296.5K</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK"><span class="sc-7568d94b-7 kxsCqf postive">1.54%</span></td>
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<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 sc-7568d94b-6 eqHQXK bfejLS">Homes For Sale</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">1,261</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">1,160</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK"><span class="sc-7568d94b-7 kxsCqf negative">-8.01%</span></td>
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<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 sc-7568d94b-6 eqHQXK bfejLS">Homes Sold</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">16,360</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">16,009</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK"><span class="sc-7568d94b-7 kxsCqf negative">-2.15%</span></td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<p>Although the market demonstrates a healthy appetite in terms of value growth, the <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/chicago-il/sold/">number of sold homes</a> has somewhat declined, slipping from 17,909 in January 2024 to 16,009 in April 2024.</p>
<h2>Real Estate Market Trends in Nearby Cities</h2>
<p>Next, let’s look at nearby cities <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/market-trends/cicero-il/">Cicero</a>, <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/market-trends/berwyn-il/">Berwyn</a>, <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/market-trends/hometown-il/">Hometown</a>, <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/market-trends/evergreen-park-il/">Evergreen Park</a>, and <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/market-trends/burbank-il/">Burbank</a>, the real estate trends vary. Price per square foot figures also vary, with some cities recording increases, while others see decreases over the months:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cicero has seen its average property value increase to $245,495. Cicero’s average sale price per square foot stands at $207, an increase which signals a healthy market.</li>
<li>Berwyn’s average property value experienced a downturn. Despite a decrease in average value, still enjoys a sizable average sale price per square foot of $216, hinting at favorable market conditions.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Market Data Insights</h2>
<p>The overall market data in Chicago indicates a strong average sale price of $290,074 across six months. Properties on the market hold an average value of $310,572, reinforcing the notion that Chicago’s real estate is highly sought after.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-25662" src="https://nicautomation.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chicago-House-Prices-May-2024.png" alt="" width="1465" height="621" /></p>
<p>Interestingly, the average value for <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/chicago-il/foreclosure/">Chicago foreclosures</a> at $240,467 is notably lower than the non-distressed market average, assuring investors and bargain hunters that opportunities for value purchases still exist within the marketplace. <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/chicago-il/foreclosure/pre-foreclosure/">Pre-foreclosures</a> and auction properties continue to hold lower average values, aligning with the common trends seen in <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/resources/how-to-buy-foreclosures/">distressed properties</a>.</p>
<p>The comprehensive trending data reveals a robust and healthy Chicago real estate market as of April 2024, marked by general growth in property values. This promising trend, coupled with a well-performing price per square foot metric, reflects a market that’s appealing for both current homeowners looking to sell and prospective buyers aiming to invest. Despite a decline in the volume of property sales, the consistent rise in average value and sale price confirms that the Chicago real estate market remains buoyant and productive.</p>


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