"From lakefront condos overlooking Navy Pier to brick walk-ups in Lincoln Park, Chicago offers a dynamic mix of housing options for every type of buyer. In July 2025, the Windy City's median sale price landed at $385,000 (a 5.5% year-over-year increase), with around 2,500 homes sold that month. Roughly 41.2% of homes sold above list price, highlighting just how much buyers want homes in the city."
"Properties with a sun room tend to sell for 103.4% of list price, while homes with a bay windows sell at 103.2%, showcasing homebuyers' want for light and airy homes. Let's take a look at Chicago's newest listings. Latest Chicago listings Alison is part of the Content Marketing team as a Marketing Program Manager. In her 5 years at Redfin, Alison has written a variety of articles ranging from home design tips to housing affordability, and specializes in first-time homebuyer and seller resources."
Chicago's housing market spans lakefront condos near Navy Pier to brick walk-ups in Lincoln Park. In July 2025 the median sale price was $385,000, a 5.5% year-over-year increase, with about 2,500 homes sold. Approximately 41.2% of homes sold above list price, indicating strong buyer demand. Properties with a sun room tend to sell for 103.4% of list price, while homes with bay windows sell for 103.2%. Homebuyers show a clear preference for light, airy features. New listings continue to appear across the Chicago market.
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