Selling in Elmhurst, IL
Sell Your Elmhurst Home for the Best Price
475 homes sold in Elmhurst from January through October 2026. I’ll show you where yours fits, with a free price range based on the closest sales to your home.
The Elmhurst Market
Elmhurst Home Sales: January Through October 2026
Closed sales from the MLS, compared with the same ten months of 2025.
Single-Family Homes Sold
403
Single-Family Average Price
$933,000
Single-Family Median Days on Market
16 days
Condos & Townhomes Sold
72
Condo & Townhome Average Price
$508,000
Condo & Townhome Median Days on Market
24 days
Single-family sales were up 10% from 365 a year earlier, and the average price was up 11% from $837,000. Condo and townhome sales were down 17% from 87. See who has the edge by price range in the Elmhurst market update.
Why Work with Jake
A Straight Answer on Selling in Elmhurst
My Track Record
Elmhurst is a large, active market, and I track it every month for my Elmhurst market update. Most of my 229 closed sales are in Naperville, Aurora, Lisle and Plainfield, so I’ll be direct: what I bring to an Elmhurst seller is my pricing method, my preparation plan and my negotiation record, applied to your home’s closest sales.
Across the western suburbs I’ve closed 229 sales since 2017, 107 of them as the listing agent, with over 280 five-star reviews. See every sale I’ve closed, read what my clients say or read more about me.
Jake’s Insider Tip
Pricing a Home in Elmhurst
“Elmhurst sold 403 houses from January through October 2026, up 10%, at an average of about $933,000. The median was about $735,000. That gap means a group of high-priced sales pulls the average up, so the town average is a poor guide for most homes. The typical house sold in about 16 days, but the average was 45. I price Elmhurst homes against sales of the same age, size and condition.”
How I Sell Your Home
My 5-Step Plan for Elmhurst Sellers
1. Private Pricing Review
I study the closest Elmhurst sales to your home and send you a realistic price range within 24 hours. No pressure and no obligation.
2. A Prep Plan That Pays
We walk the home together and decide which fixes are worth doing before you list, and which ones buyers won’t pay extra for.
3. Launch to Every Buyer
Your home goes on the MLS, which feeds Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and agent searches across the area, plus my email newsletter.
4. Negotiate the Best Terms
Price is only part of it. I help you compare offers on financing, inspection terms, appraisal risk and closing dates.
5. Close Without Surprises
I stay on top of the attorney, lender, inspection and appraisal deadlines through closing, so you’re never left guessing.
Thinking of Selling?
Find Out What Your Elmhurst Home Is Worth
Answer a few quick questions about your home and I’ll send you a realistic price range within 24 hours, based on real Elmhurst sales. Free, private and no obligation.
Market data from the MRED multiple listing service (connectMLS Market Trends) for the municipality of Elmhurst, closed sales January through October 2026 compared with January through October 2025, pulled November 4, 2026. October may change as closings are reported. Medians are each month’s median, weighted by number of sales. Jake’s sales are from his MRED history and include buyer-side and listing-side transactions. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Jake Kilts, HomeSmart Realty Group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selling a Home in Elmhurst: Common Questions
How long does it take to sell a home in Elmhurst?
From January through October 2026, the typical single-family home in Elmhurst went under contract in about 16 days (the median), and the average was 45 days. For condos and townhomes the median was 24 days and the average was 52. After you accept an offer, closing usually takes another 30 to 45 days.
What is my Elmhurst home worth?
Single-family homes in Elmhurst averaged about $933,000 from January through October 2026, with a median of about $735,000. Condos and townhomes averaged about $508,000. Your price depends on your location, size, condition and updates. Request a free Private Pricing Review and I’ll send you a range based on the closest sales to your home.
Are Elmhurst home prices going up or down?
The average single-family sale price in Elmhurst was up 11% from $837,000 in the same months of 2025, and the number of sales was up 10% from 365. Averages move with the mix of homes that sell, so the Elmhurst market update breaks it down by price range.
What does it cost to sell a home in Illinois?
Common seller costs include the real estate commission, your attorney (Illinois sales almost always use attorneys), the owner’s title insurance policy, state and county transfer taxes, and any credits you agree to after inspection. Illinois property taxes are paid a year behind, so sellers also credit the buyer for taxes owed up to closing. I’ll give you a line-by-line estimate of your net proceeds before you list. More detail: what it costs to sell a house in Illinois.
When is the best time to list in Elmhurst?
In the western suburbs, the most buyers are out from March through June, and more homes come on the market then too. Homes that are priced right sell in every season, though, and listing in the slower months can mean less competition. I’ll show you how your segment of the Elmhurst market is moving right now. See the best time to sell, month by month.
Which school districts serve Elmhurst?
Most of Elmhurst is in Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 (York High School), with other districts at the edges. Schools are assigned by address, so confirm your home’s schools with the district before you list, since buyers will ask.
