ZIP 61111 Housing Market & Real Estate Update (Loves Park, IL) – February 23, 2026
61111 – February 23, 2026 – Loves Park stays competitive: prices edging up, inventory steady, 30-year rates near 6%, and a few new-construction options.
ZIP 61111 primarily maps to Loves Park in Winnebago County, Illinois. Here is a quick local read on prices, inventory, and what buyers and renters are seeing right now.
Top takeaways
- Prices are still trending higher year-over-year based on the latest ZIP-level sales data available.
- Demand remains competitive, but time-to-sell varies by source and property type.
- Mortgage rates dipped again recently, which could pull some buyers off the sidelines.
Market snapshot
Redfin’s most recent ZIP-level housing market update shows a median sale price around $204K (latest month shown: December 2025), up about 4.9% year-over-year. Redfin also indicates fast turnover, with homes averaging roughly 10 days on market in that same period, and sale-to-list near 99.6%.
Realtor.com’s ZIP market page (also showing history through December 2025) frames 61111 as a seller-leaning market, with about 65 homes for sale and a median listing price around $219,999. It also shows limited rental availability (only a handful of rental listings at the time of the snapshot). Differences between sites are common because they use different data feeds, time windows, and definitions (for example, what counts as active).
Mortgage rates (national context)
Freddie Mac’s weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey reported the average 30-year fixed rate at 6.01% as of February 19, 2026 (down from 6.09% the prior week). Even small rate moves can change monthly payments enough to influence what price range feels comfortable for buyers in the $200K to $300K band.
What’s for sale nearby (no addresses)
Active inventory depends on where you look, but major portals are showing several dozen options across ZIP 61111. Recent postings include:
- Entry-level condos or smaller homes around the mid-$100Ks (often appealing to first-time buyers or downsizers).
- Typical move-in-ready single-family options in the high-$100Ks to mid-$200Ks range, where competition can be strongest when homes are well-maintained.
- Newer builds and larger 3–4 bedroom homes pushing into the $300Ks to low-$400Ks, including a small number of new-construction listings.
ServiceXTC local pros
ServiceXTC directory note: no verified local provider pages were returned by our internal directory lookup for ZIP 61111 in this automated draft run. If you are prepping to list (or buying a home that needs work), the most in-demand categories locally tend to be roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling/handyman, and moving services.
What are you seeing in 61111 right now: more price cuts, multiple offers, or homes sitting longer than expected?
Sources
- Redfin ZIP 61111 housing market trends
- Realtor.com ZIP 61111 market dashboard
- Zillow homes for sale in 61111
- Redfin active listings for ZIP 61111
- Freddie Mac PMMS weekly mortgage rates