What is the median home price in Oakton, Evanston?

The median home price in Oakton is $180,000, up 6% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 54.5 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 100.49%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Oakton?

On a $180,000 home in Oakton, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $5,400. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $1,901 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Oakton?

The median home in Oakton spends 54.5 days on market. 25% of listings go pending within two weeks. 4 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Oakton a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Oakton had 4 homes sell recently at a median of $180,000. Sellers are getting 100.49% of their asking price. 25% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Illinois/Evanston

Oakton · Evanston, IL

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Oakton, Evanston?

The median home in Oakton sells for $180,000 with prices up 6% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $1,901.

Oakton Real Estate Market Conditions

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Oakton market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Illinois average is 2.9.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 5.882352941% year-over-year — vs. +8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.49% of asking — sellers are getting 0.5% above list on average. Illinois average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

25% of homes selling above list price — 1% above the Illinois average of 24.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

54.5 median days on market — 5 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 38.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Illinois average is 18.2%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$180,000

+6%

Days on Market

54.5

Price per Sq Ft

$201

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.49%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

25%

Pending in 2 Weeks

25%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Oakton?

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 1.1% of your home value

Your Oakton home value

$180,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,400

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Oakton

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$5,400	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$5,0402.8% avg	$3,600~2% avg	$3,600~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,700	$2,700	$2,700
Total cost	$13,140	$9,799	$7,299
You save	—	$1,901	$4,401

Based on the Oakton median home price of $180,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Oakton

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $5,400 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Oakton market data so you list at the right price.

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AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

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Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

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