Carol Stream IL Real Estate Market Report
April 2026 — All residential transactions in Carol Stream, IL
Data current as of April 14, 2026 · Source: MRED LLC
New Listings
64
▲ +52.4% YoY
vs. 42 in Apr 2025
Closed Sales
44
▲ +10.0% YoY
vs. 40 in Apr 2025
Inventory
46
▲ +53.3% YoY
vs. 30 in Apr 2025
Carol Stream Market Activity — Apr 2025 vs Apr 2026
🏠 Detached Single-Family
| Metric | Apr 2025 | Apr 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 23 | 34 | ▲ +47.8% |
| Under Contract | 22 | 23 | ▲ +4.5% |
| Closed Sales | 25 | 25 | ▲ +0.0% |
| Median Sales Price | $410,000 | $427,000 | ▲ +4.1% |
| Average Sales Price | $466,922 | $429,240 | ▼ -8.1% |
| % List Price Recv. | 101.7% | 103.0% | ▲ +1.3% |
| Avg Market Time | 23 days | 20 days | ▼ -13.0% |
| Inventory | 17 | 19 | ▲ +11.8% |
🏢 Attached Single-Family (Townhomes & Condos)
| Metric | Apr 2025 | Apr 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 19 | 30 | ▲ +57.9% |
| Under Contract | 13 | 13 | ▲ +0.0% |
| Closed Sales | 15 | 19 | ▲ +26.7% |
| Median Sales Price | $320,000 | $275,000 | ▼ -14.1% |
| Average Sales Price | $330,669 | $272,789 | ▼ -17.5% |
| % List Price Recv. | 102.7% | 99.5% | ▼ -3.1% |
| Avg Market Time | 34 days | 38 days | ▲ +11.8% |
| Inventory | 13 | 27 | ▲ +107.7% |
🏠 Detached Home Sellers
Detached median at $427,000 (▲ +4.1% YoY). Only 19 homes in inventory — ▲ +11.8% from last year. Homes selling at 103.0% of list.
🏢 Townhome & Condo Sellers
Attached median shifted ▼ -14.1% YoY. Avg market time 38 days. With 27 units in inventory (▲ +107.7% YoY), precise pricing is essential.
🔑 Buyers
Detached inventory tight at 19 homes. Move fast on well-priced properties. Attached buyers have more room to negotiate with 27 active units.
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Data sourced from MRED LLC. All data obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Does not account for seller concessions. Updated monthly.
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Dave Goddard (IL License #475136603) and Candy Goddard (IL License #471017778) are licensed REALTORS® with Garry Enterprises, Inc. (Brokerage License #487011686), doing business as Garry Real Estate, located in Bartlett, IL.
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