Lake Villa Market Report
90-day market data from Chicago MLS — updated January 25, 2026
Source: MRED MLS, 90-day sold data. Updated January 25, 2026.
Example 2.5% commission on the Lake Villa median of $380K = $9,550. Net Gain's flat fee = $1,995.
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Price Band Breakdown
Where buyers are actually competing in Lake Villa
| Price Range | Sold | Avg Days | Sale-to-List | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250K-$300K Strongest Demand | 6 | 11d | 101% | 2 |
| $300K-$350K | 9 | 7d | 99% | 3 |
| $450K-$500K | 7 | 18d | 98% | 3 |
| $350K-$400K | 15 | 26d | 97% | 4 |
| $400K-$450K | 7 | 68d | 93% | 6 |
The $250K-$300K range shows the strongest buyer demand with 6 sales averaging 11 days to contract at 101% of asking. Currently 2 active listings competing.
Market Velocity
How fast the Lake Villa market is moving
17% of active listings have taken price cuts, suggesting some sellers initially overpriced.
Homes are taking 25 days to contract on average, though competitively priced properties move faster at 8 days.
With 1.5 months of inventory, this remains a seller's market where properly positioned listings have leverage.
What This Means for Your Listing
Commission savings at the Lake Villa median
In a market where correctly priced homes sell in 25 days, the listing agent's job is clear: accurate pricing, professional marketing, and responsive transaction management. These are execution tasks—and you should decide what they're worth.
At $380K, that's $7,555 you keep by choosing flat fee over traditional commission. Same MLS listing. Same buyer exposure. Same professional service.
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