Quick answer: Over the three months ending September 2026, the median Des Plaines home sold for about $405,000, up 10.9% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 47 days, at about 99.7% of list price, and 40% sold for more than asking (Redfin, MLS & public records). Here’s what that means if you’re selling or buying in Des Plaines.
Des Plaines home values at a glance
| Des Plaines (all home types) | September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $404,807 (+10.9% vs. last year, 3 months ending Sep) |
| Homes sold in the month | 175 (7.1% fewer than a year earlier) |
| Median days on market | 47 days (about the same) |
| Sale-to-list price | 99.7% (−0.3 pts) |
| Sold above asking | 40.1% (−7.2 pts) |
| Homes with price drops | 22% |
| Median price per square foot | $244 (up 2.5%) |
Source: Redfin market data for Des Plaines (based on MLS and public records), all home types, September 2026. Figures are market-wide, not specific to any one property.
How Des Plaines compares with its neighbors
Des Plaines has the lowest median price of the towns I track ($404,807), but it rose 10.9% from a year ago. It is more balanced than its neighbors: homes sold for about 99.7% of list, fewer sold over asking than last year (40.1%), and 22.0% of listings had a price cut. For buyers priced out of Park Ridge or Glenview, it remains one of the better values in the area.
- Park Ridge home values: median $619,705 (+5.0% vs. last year)
- Niles home values: median $418,801 (+13.0% vs. last year)
- Glenview home values: median $801,118 (+9.0% vs. last year)
What’s driving value in Des Plaines
- Home type. Des Plaines has a big mix of condos, townhomes and single-family homes, and the median blends them, so compare like with like.
- Location within Des Plaines. Distance to the downtown Metra station, the expressways and O’Hare, and parks and forest preserves all affect value.
- Condition and updates. Updated homes still draw multiple offers; homes that need work are where price cuts show up most.
- Taxes and carrying costs. Cook County property taxes vary from home to home, and buyers compare them closely. Knowing yours up front helps you price correctly.
If you’re selling in Des Plaines
Prices are up strongly, but the market has cooled from last year’s pace and more listings are cutting price. A sharp starting price and good presentation make the difference. Get a free, no-pressure home value estimate to see where yours fits.
If you’re buying in Des Plaines
Buyers have more negotiating room here than in most nearby towns. Watch for homes that have been on the market a few weeks; that’s where price reductions are most common.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home price in Des Plaines, IL?
About $405,000 over the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin, all home types), up 10.9% from a year earlier.
Are Des Plaines home prices going up?
Yes. As of September 2026 the Des Plaines median price was 10.9% higher than a year earlier, though fewer homes sold over asking than a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in Des Plaines?
The median home sold in about 47 days in September 2026 (about the same as a year ago).
Is Des Plaines a competitive market?
Redfin rates Des Plaines somewhat competitive: homes get about 2 offers on average, and 40.1% sold above list price.
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