Winding Creek · McHenry, IL

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Winding Creek, McHenry?

The median home in Winding Creek sells for $319,900 with prices up 2% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $6,098.

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Winding Creek Real Estate Market Conditions

58out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

58/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Winding Creek 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 1.555555556% year-over-year — vs. +8% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 99.04% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1% below list. Illinois average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

33.33% of homes selling above list price — 35% above the Illinois average of 24.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

43 median days on market — 16 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.33% 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

$319,900

+2%

Days on Market

43

Price per Sq Ft

$190

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.04%

Homes Sold

9

Sold Above List

33.33%

Pending in 2 Weeks

33.33%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Winding Creek?

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

$319,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,597

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Winding Creek

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$9,597$3,499$999
Buyer agent$8,9572.8% avg$6,398~2% avg$6,398~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$4,799$4,799$4,799
Total cost$23,353$14,696$12,196
You save$6,098$8,598

Based on the Winding Creek median home price of $319,900. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

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