Lincoln Square Market Report
Single Family
90-day market data from Chicago MLS, updated April 5, 2026
Source: MRED MLS, 90-day sold data. Updated April 5, 2026.
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period January 6, 2026 through April 5, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
Example 2.5% commission on the Lincoln Square median of $1.0M = $25,438. Net Gain's flat fee = $1,995.
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Price Band Breakdown
Where buyers are actually competing in Lincoln Square
| Price Range | Sold | Avg Days | Sale-to-List | Above Ask | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.6M-$1.7M Strongest Demand | 2 | 9d | 100% | 0/2 | 1 |
| $700K-$750K | 1 | 6d | 110% | 1/1 | 0 |
| $1.8M-$1.8M | 1 | 6d | 104% | 1/1 | 0 |
| $750K-$800K | 1 | 9d | 99% | 0/1 | 1 |
| $900K-$950K | 1 | 21d | 109% | 1/1 | 0 |
The $1.6M-$1.7M price range in Lincoln Square shows the strongest buyer demand over the last 90 days with 2 closed sales, averaging 9 days from listing to contract, with buyers paying 100% of asking price. There is currently 1 active listing in this range, so sellers pricing into this band should expect buyer interest but need to differentiate on condition, presentation, and accurate pricing relative to comparable recent sales. Sellers in adjacent price bands should study this range carefully, as it represents the concentration point where the most transactions are occurring and where buyers have demonstrated the greatest willingness to compete.
Market Momentum
What's happening right now in Lincoln Square
There are currently 7 homes under contract in Lincoln Square against 6 active listings, a pending-to-active ratio that indicates the market is absorbing inventory nearly as fast as it appears. When pending sales approach or exceed active supply, it signals that buyer demand is strong enough to keep pace with new listings entering the market. 3 of those contracts were executed in the last 30 days alone, confirming that this is current buyer activity rather than a carryover from a previous cycle.
The Cost of Overpricing
What happens when sellers miss the market in Lincoln Square
In Lincoln Square, correctly priced homes are selling in a median of 11 days. Listings that required at least one price reduction sat on the market for 85 days before going under contract, an additional 53 days compared to homes that never needed an adjustment. Those sellers still ended up cutting an average of 12% from their original asking price. The pattern is consistent across price bands: overpricing does not lead to higher sale prices. It leads to longer market exposure, reduced buyer interest, and a final sale price that often falls below what the home would have fetched with accurate pricing on day one. 1 listing in Lincoln Square expired without selling after averaging 212 days on market. These properties exhausted their initial buyer interest window, went through price reductions that signaled desperation rather than value, and ultimately failed to transact. The data shows that the Lincoln Square market is active and functional for homes priced within the range where buyers are competing. The listings that fail are not victims of a slow market. They are casualties of pricing that ignored where actual demand exists.
Market Velocity
How fast the Lincoln Square market is moving
No active listings in Lincoln Square have required price cuts, which is a strong signal that current sellers priced appropriately from day one and found buyer interest without needing to adjust. The median time from listing to contract is 11 days, with the most competitive properties moving within 6 days. Sellers who price at or slightly below the comparable range are the ones capturing that early buyer urgency. With just 1.8 months of supply across 6 active listings, Lincoln Square remains a seller's market. Limited inventory gives correctly priced listings leverage in negotiations, but that advantage disappears quickly for homes that sit beyond the median days on market.
What This Means for Your Listing
Commission savings at the Lincoln Square median
The listing work is accurate pricing based on comparable sales data, professional photography and MLS marketing, and transaction management through closing. At the Lincoln Square median of $1.0M, a traditional commission in the 2-3% range costs $25,438. Net Gain Realty provides the MLS listing, professional photography, and negotiation for a flat fee of $1,995. That is a potential difference of $23,443. The fee is flat, so it does not grow with the price of the home.
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