Downers Grove · Market update · November 2026
Is it a good time to buy or sell in Downers Grove?
It depends on your price range. Here is what is happening in each one, in plain English, from real MLS sales.
The Downers Grove market in brief
Fast. Downers Grove is strongest from $400,000 up. The entry level is the slow spot.
- Fast in the middle: Between $400,000 and $800,000, half of homes sell in about 11 days.
- Fewer starter homes: Under $400,000 there are fewer new homes than last year, and fewer buyers.
- More choice above $800,000: There are more new homes listed at the top, and half sell in about two weeks.
Downers Grove homes: Under $400,000
Sellers have a slight edge. Half of homes in this range went under contract within 22 days of being listed this year, compared with 21 days last year. New listings from January through October: 286 this year, 357 in the same months last year.
If you’re buying: Move fast. There are fewer homes for sale than last year, so there is less to choose from.
If you’re selling: Pricing matters here. Fewer buyers are buying than last year, so a sharp price matters.
Downers Grove homes: $400,000 – $800,000
Sellers have the edge. Half of homes in this range went under contract within 11 days of being listed this year, compared with 17 days last year. New listings from January through October: 454 this year, 411 in the same months last year.
If you’re buying: Move fast. Half of homes sell in about 11 days, so be ready to move.
If you’re selling: Good time to sell. Homes are selling much faster than last year.
Downers Grove homes: $800,000 and up
Sellers have a slight edge. Half of homes in this range went under contract within 15 days of being listed this year, compared with 21 days last year. New listings from January through October: 226 this year, 195 in the same months last year.
If you’re buying: Balanced. There is more to choose from, and half sell in about 2 weeks.
If you’re selling: Good time to sell. More buyers than last year, and homes are selling faster.
How fast homes sell: Between $400,000 and $800,000, half of homes sell in about 11 days. Above $800,000, about two weeks.
New homes coming on the market: There are fewer new homes under $400,000 than last year, and more in the two higher ranges.
Source: connectMLS (MRED) closed and listed homes for the municipality of Downers Grove, including its DuPage, Will 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.
