Elmhurst · Market update · November 2026
Is it a good time to buy or sell in Elmhurst?
It depends on your price range. Here is what is happening in each one, in plain English, from real MLS sales.
The Elmhurst market in brief
Strong. Elmhurst has lots of buyer activity above $400,000. Entry-level homes are moving more slowly.
- Busy above $400,000: More homes are selling than last year in the middle and upper ranges.
- Slower under $400,000: Entry-level homes are taking over five weeks to sell.
- More choice for buyers: There are more new homes listed above $400,000 than last year.
Elmhurst homes: Under $400,000
Buyers have the edge. Half of homes in this range went under contract within 36 days of being listed this year, compared with 20 days last year. New listings from January through October: 120 this year, 130 in the same months last year.
If you’re buying: Good time to buy. Half of homes take over 5 weeks to sell, so you have time to look.
If you’re selling: Plan for more time. Far fewer homes are selling than last year. Expect it to take longer, and be ready to adjust.
Elmhurst homes: $400,000 – $800,000
Sellers have a slight edge. Half of homes in this range went under contract within 19 days of being listed this year, compared with 16 days last year. New listings from January through October: 407 this year, 333 in the same months last year.
If you’re buying: Balanced. There is more to choose from, and half sell in under 3 weeks.
If you’re selling: Good time to sell. More homes are selling than last year, and buyers are active.
Elmhurst homes: $800,000 and up
Sellers have a slight edge. Half of homes in this range went under contract within 22 days of being listed this year, compared with 23 days last year. New listings from January through October: 326 this year, 304 in the same months last year.
If you’re buying: Balanced. More homes are available, but demand is up too. Half sell in about 3 weeks.
If you’re selling: Good time to sell. Noticeably more homes are selling than last year. Price it with care.
How fast homes sell: Above $400,000, half of homes sell in about three weeks. Under $400,000, over five weeks.
New homes coming on the market: There are more new homes above $400,000 than last year, and a few fewer under $400,000.
Source: connectMLS (MRED) closed and listed homes for the municipality of Elmhurst, including its DuPage and Cook County portions, January through October 2026 compared with January through October 2025. Houses and condos/townhomes are combined, and price ranges use list price. October may change as closings are reported. Days are the median days on market. The “who has the edge” positions are Jake’s reading of the numbers. This is a general market overview, not advice for a specific home. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Jake Kilts, HomeSmart Realty Group.
