Is Waukegan a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Waukegan is currently a seller's market with 2.9 months of supply. 18.8% of homes sell above asking price, and 37.5% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Waukegan is 46/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Waukegan?

The median home price in Waukegan is $219,500, down 7.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $155. Homes sell in a median of 66 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.1%.

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

On a $219,500 home in Waukegan, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,585 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $17,560 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,586, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,086 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Waukegan listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,585 on a $219,500 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 $5,586–$3,086 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Waukegan currently spends 66 days on the market before going under contract. 37.5% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 96.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 16.1% 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 $219,500 home, that could save you up to $3,086.

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 $6,585 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Waukegan, Illinois?

The median home in Waukegan sells for $219,500 with prices down 7.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,585 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,086.

Waukegan Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

46out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

46/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Waukegan market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

2.9 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — in line with the Illinois average of 2.9.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 7.4% year-over-year — vs. +8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.9% below list. Illinois average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

18.8% of homes selling above list price — 24% below the Illinois average of 24.7%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

66 median days on market — 7 days slower than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

37.5% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 38.4% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

16.1% of listings have dropped their price. 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.

$219,500

-7.4%

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.

$155

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96.1%

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.

2.9

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.

18.8%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

16.1%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

37.5%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$234,000 → $219,500

▼6.2%

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Waukegan?

The average Waukegan homeowner saves $3,086 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $219,500 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.4% of your home value

Your Waukegan home value

$219,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,585

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Waukegan?

The total cost to sell a house in Waukegan in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,585 with a traditional 3% commission on a $219,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,585	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,1462.8% avg	$4,390~2% avg	$4,390~2% avg	$6,1462.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,293	$3,293	$3,293	$3,293
Total cost	$16,024	$11,182	$8,682	$9,439
Net proceeds	$203,476	$208,318	$210,818	$210,061
You save	—	$3,086	$5,586	$6,585No support