ZIP 61301 Housing Market & Real Estate Update (February 22, 2026)
61301 – February 22, 2026 – Local home values are up year-over-year, inventory stays limited, and buyers are watching price cuts and days-on-market.
Top takeaways
- Prices are still trending up: Realtor.com shows a median home sale price of $159,000 for 61301 (Dec 2025), while Zillow’s typical home value estimate is $124,811 (data through Jan 31, 2026).
- Inventory is limited but not empty: Realtor.com shows 50 active listings (Dec 2025) and Zillow shows 27 for-sale inventory (Jan 31, 2026), reflecting different data methods.
- Time-to-sell is slower: average days on market is 86 days (Dec 2025), which gives buyers more room to negotiate on condition and terms.
- Renters are seeing higher costs: median rent is $1,247/mo with 8 rental listings tracked (Dec 2025).
Market snapshot for ZIP 61301 (LaSalle County, IL)
The latest ZIP-level dashboards point to a balanced market heading into late winter: homes are generally selling close to asking , but the pace is not as fast as the peak years. If you’re selling, condition and pricing strategy matter more when average marketing time is pushing close to three months.
On pricing, it’s helpful to read the numbers as a range rather than one single truth. Zillow’s home value index for 61301 pegs typical values around $124,811 (up 5.6% year-over-year, through Jan 31, 2026), while Realtor.com’s ZIP summary shows a $159,000 median sale price for December 2025. Together, that suggests steady demand for well-presented homes, even if buyers are being picky.
New construction, remodels, and permits
If you’re planning a pre-listing remodel or finishing a basement, remember that permitted work can smooth appraisal and buyer-inspection conversations. In Ottawa, the city notes inspections must be requested (generally at least one working day ahead) and are handled through Cloudpermit tied to the issued permit.
What’s for sale nearby (no addresses)
- Active homes search: use the Realtor.com 61301 search to scan current homes for sale and sort by newest or recently reduced.
- Land and lot options: the same 61301 search results also include land listings; use the property-type filters if you’re shopping for acreage or a build site.
- Want a value baseline? Compare the current listing pool to the ZIP’s typical-value and trend page on Zillow to see whether asking prices look above or below the local norm.
ServiceXTC local pro check
Today we did not find confirmed ServiceXTC directory pages specifically indexed to ZIP 61301. If you’re a local home inspector, roofer, electrician, plumber, HVAC tech, or remodeler serving 61301, getting listed helps buyers and sellers line up quotes quickly during the inspection and repair window.
Sources
https://www.realtor.com/local/market/illinois/zipcode-61301
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/84885/la-salle-il-61301/
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/61301
https://cityofottawa.org/162/Inspections
https://servicextc.com/
What are you seeing right now in 61301: more price cuts, more showings, or fewer new listings?