Is Highland Park a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Highland Park is currently a seller's market with 2.6 months of supply. 48% of homes sell above asking price, and 52.9% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Highland Park is 81/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Highland Park?

The median home price in Highland Park is $799,000, up 11.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $293. Homes sell in a median of 56 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.4%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Highland Park, Illinois?

On a $799,000 home in Highland Park, a traditional listing agent charges around $23,970 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $63,920 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $22,971, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $20,471 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Highland Park agent?

A traditional Highland Park listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $23,970 on a $799,000 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $22,971–$20,471 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Highland Park?

The median home in Highland Park currently spends 56 days on the market before going under contract. 52.9% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 101.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 12.5% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Illinois?

No. Illinois does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $799,000 home, that could save you up to $20,471.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Illinois. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $23,970 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Highland Park, Illinois?

The median home in Highland Park sells for $799,000 with prices up 11.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $23,970 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $20,471.

Highland Park Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

81out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

81/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Highland Park favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.6 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 10% below the Illinois average of 2.9.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 11.4% year-over-year — vs. +8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.4% of asking — sellers are getting 1.4% above list on average. Illinois average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

48% of homes selling above list price — 94% above the Illinois average of 24.7%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

56 median days on market — 3 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

52.9% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 38.4% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 12.5% 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

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$799,000

+11.4%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$293

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

101.4%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

2.6

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

48%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

12.5%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

52.9%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$751,250 → $799,000

▲6.4%

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Highland Park?

The average Highland Park homeowner saves $20,471 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $799,000 home.

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That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your Highland Park home value

$799,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$23,970

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Highland Park?

The total cost to sell a house in Highland Park in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $23,970 with a traditional 3% commission on a $799,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$23,970	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$22,3722.8% avg	$15,980~2% avg	$15,980~2% avg	$22,3722.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$11,985	$11,985	$11,985	$11,985
Total cost	$58,327	$31,464	$28,964	$34,357
Net proceeds	$740,673	$767,536	$770,036	$764,643
You save	—	$20,471	$22,971	$23,970No support