The fall market is giving us a clear picture of how each of our core communities—Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, and Oak Brook—are performing this year. While overall activity has cooled slightly from the pandemic highs, the underlying strength of demand remains strong, especially for well-priced homes.
Sales Volume Trends
Sales activity has moved in different directions depending on the market:
- Clarendon Hills saw a significant 18% drop in sales volume year-over-year, reflecting limited inventory and fewer listings coming to market.
- Hinsdale experienced a modest 5% decline, which is consistent with what we’re seeing across many luxury-focused communities.
- Oak Brook stands out with an 18% increase in closed sales—proof that demand for newer and larger homes in estate-style settings is still strong.
Average Sale Prices
Home values remain solid across the board:
- Clarendon Hills: Average sale price of $1,006,333 (76 homes sold YTD)
- Hinsdale: Average sale price of $1,699,280 (169 homes sold YTD)
- Oak Brook: Average sale price of $1,480,370 (71 homes sold YTD)
These numbers continue to show how well our Western Suburbs hold their value, even in a more balanced market.
Current Inventory Snapshot
Right now, buyers have relatively few options, and that’s keeping prices firm:
- Clarendon Hills: 5 homes available, 9 under contract
- Hinsdale: 24 available, 20 under contract
- Oak Brook: 13 available, 13 under contract
That’s a healthy absorption rate, meaning homes are continuing to move—especially when they’re priced right and well-presented.
Local Takeaway:
While Clarendon Hills has fewer transactions this year, it’s likely due to low inventory rather than lack of demand. Hinsdale remains steady and resilient in the luxury space, and Oak Brook is showing renewed strength, especially in its upper price points.
If you’re thinking about selling in Hinsdale/Clarendon Hills or surrounding areas, now may be a strategic time—buyers remain active, and with limited competition, well-positioned homes continue to attract strong offers.
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OCTOBER 2025 NATIONAL REPORT
(Market data through September 2025)
Declining interest rates are beginning to impact year-over-year sales numbers. The 30-year mortgage rate declined in September and the first three weeks of October has dipped to its lowest reading in over a year – falling almost 12% since January. Last month’s sales, though down from August, rose more than 8% from September 2024.
The number of active listings nationwide ticked up from August and was 14% higher than in September 2024. 21% of home sales were sold above asking price, and median time to acceptance-of-offer was 33 days, up 5 days year-over-year.
While most markets see sizable declines in listing and sales activity from mid-November to mid-January, homes come on market and sell in every month of the year. Some second-home markets buck this trend and continue to see high demand in mid-winter.
At the national level, consumer confidence remains low, with significant concerns regarding inflation and job security, though affluent households with large gains in wealth due to rising stock markets are more optimistic.