Is Poplar Grove a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Poplar Grove is currently a balanced market with 3.3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 99.6% of list price, and 57.1% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Poplar Grove is 51/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Poplar Grove?

The median home price in Poplar Grove is $239,900, down 23.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $156. Homes sell in a median of 46 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Poplar Grove, Illinois?

On a $239,900 home in Poplar Grove, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,197 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $19,192 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,198, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,698 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Poplar Grove agent?

A traditional Poplar Grove listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,197 on a $239,900 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 $6,198–$3,698 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Poplar Grove?

The median home in Poplar Grove currently spends 46 days on the market before going under contract, up 30% from last year. 57.1% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 20% 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 $239,900 home, that could save you up to $3,698.

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 $7,197 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Poplar Grove, Illinois?

The median home in Poplar Grove sells for $239,900 with prices down 23.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,197 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,698.

Poplar Grove Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

51out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

51/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Poplar Grove market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

3.3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Illinois average is 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 23.8% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.4% below list. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

46 median days on market — 29 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

57.1% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

20% of listings have dropped their price. Illinois average is 13.6%.

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.

$239,900

-23.8%

Days on Market

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

+30%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$156

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.6%

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.

3.3

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

20%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

57.1%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$383,046 → $239,900

▼37.4%

$300K$200K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Poplar Grove?

The average Poplar Grove homeowner saves $3,698 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $239,900 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.5% of your home value

Your Poplar Grove home value

$239,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,197

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Poplar Grove?

The total cost to sell a house in Poplar Grove in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,197 with a traditional 3% commission on a $239,900 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,197	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,7172.8% avg	$4,798~2% avg	$4,798~2% avg	$6,7172.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,599	$3,599	$3,599	$3,599
Total cost	$17,513	$11,896	$9,396	$10,316
Net proceeds	$222,387	$228,004	$230,504	$229,584
You save	—	$5,617	$8,117	$7,197No support