Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette housing market, September 2026
Wilmette is the highest-priced of the six towns I focus on, and the most competitive.
- $1.17Mmedian sale price, up 17.0% from a year ago
- 104.0%sale-to-list price
- 35median days on market
Wilmette market, September 2026. Source: Redfin housing market data, September 2026 (all home types).
What it means
Reading the Wilmette market
Prices are up sharply from last year, homes are selling above list price on average, and they sell in about five weeks. For sellers, that means real leverage, but only if the home is presented at the level Wilmette buyers expect. For buyers, the price is only one part of a winning offer: terms, timing and certainty often decide it.
In a market this strong, the risk for sellers isn't failing to sell. It's leaving money on the table by underpricing, or by taking the first strong offer without testing the market.
What clients say
Clients in and around Wilmette
“He was extremely knowledgeable during home tours, and offered suggestions as to how each house could be changed to fit our needs.”
“Praveen is the best realtor we have ever worked with and went the extra mile to over-deliver.”
“Praveen continues to exceed my expectations and helped put in the offer strategically both from a timing perspective and financial perspective.”
“Once we selected a property, he worked very hard to get it to a price point that worked for us and matched the property’s true value.”
Wilmette questions
Questions sellers ask about Wilmette
What is the median home price in Wilmette, IL?
$1.17M, up 17.0% from a year earlier, per the Redfin housing market data, September 2026 (all home types).
Do homes in Wilmette sell above asking price?
On average, Wilmette homes sold above list price: 104.0% (sale-to-list price), per the Redfin housing market data, September 2026 (all home types). Well-priced, well-prepared homes do best; the average hides a wide range.
How long does it take to sell a house in Wilmette?
About 35 days (median days on market), per the Redfin housing market data, September 2026 (all home types). Homes priced right in the first week sell fastest.
What is my Wilmette home worth?
Praveen Mathew, a Glenview broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate, prepares a free price range for Wilmette homes from the recent sales that truly compare, not an automated estimate. Request one at https://perfectmovehomes.com/home-value/ or call 312-217-1916.
Who is a good realtor for selling a home in Wilmette?
Look for an agent who knows the Wilmette market, prices from real comparable sales and can show results. Praveen Mathew has served Wilmette and the North Shore since 2013 with @properties Christie's International Real Estate: nearly $100 million in home sales, the @properties Outstanding Achievement award every year from 2016 to 2025, and 5.0 ratings on Zillow and Realtor.com.
Nearby towns
Glenview · Northbrook · Mount Prospect · Northfield · Morton Grove
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