How Strong Is the Arlington Heights Real Estate Market in November 2025?
The Arlington Heights real estate market and the Northwest Suburbs remains strong heading into the end of 2025. Despite fluctuating mortgage rates, steady buyer activity and limited housing inventory continue to shape a competitive marketplace.
All data below is based on statistics provided by the local MLS and covers single-family homes across Arlington Heights and nearby Northwest Suburbs.
📈 Average Sold Prices
Chart showing average sold prices of single family homes
Home values have remained stable throughout 2025.
The average sold price in October reached $530,960, slightly below the summer peak of $575,956 but still higher than previous years.
This shows continued strength and sustained property appreciation driven by limited supply and steady demand from buyers relocating into the area.
💰 Average Asking Prices
This chart showing recent updates to asking prices of homes in Arlington Heights
Seller confidence remains high, with average asking prices closely tracking final sale prices.
In October 2025, homes were listed around $534,964 on average — just slightly above the final sale values.
This tight relationship between asking and sold prices reflects a healthy, balanced market where both buyers and sellers have realistic expectations.
⚖️ Sold-to-Asking Price Ratio
Chart showing recent changes to sold price to asking price ratio. Over 100% value shows properties selling above asking prices
Homes continue to sell for nearly 100% of the asking price, with minimal negotiation margins.
Compared to the overheated 2022 market (where averages exceeded 101%), 2025 shows a more normalized environment — a sign of balance returning while still maintaining strong sale prices for sellers.
🏠 Units Sold
Here is a number of recent closed transactions of single family homes in Northwest Suburbs
The number of homes sold followed a familiar seasonal pattern this year.
After peaking in the spring with roughly 139 closed sales in May, activity gradually tapered off into the fall with about 99 homes sold in September.
While overall sales volume is slightly lower than 2024, this pace is consistent with long-term seasonal trends.
🆕 New Listings
Here is a chart showing number of listed properties in the month of November of 2025
New listings remain limited.
After a spring high of about 192 new homes, only 119 were added to the market in October.
This ongoing shortage is keeping competition steady — even as higher rates cool some demand, low inventory continues to support pricing stability.
📉 Months of Inventory
This chart shows changes to the months of inventory number
Arlington Heights real estate remains in a strong seller’s market, with just 1.1 to 1.2 months of inventory available throughout most of 2025.
A balanced market typically sits around 5–6 months of supply, meaning that homes in the area still sell quickly when priced right and well presented.
👀 Buyer Activity: Showings and Interest Levels
Here is a chart showing number of showings conducted by buyers in Northwest Suburbs
Buyer activity has softened slightly from pandemic peaks but remains solid.
In October 2025, there were about 3,700 total showings, averaging 6–7 showings per listing.
This suggests motivated, serious buyers who are still actively engaging with available inventory — especially move-in-ready homes and updated properties.
⏳ Average Days on Market
Here is a chart showing number of days listed properties stay on the market
The average time on market currently sits around 33–34 days, up slightly from 2024 but still far shorter than pre-2020 averages.
Homes that show well and are priced strategically continue to attract offers within the first 30 days, confirming that demand remains steady for quality listings.
🏁 Real Estate Market Update Summary
As we move through November 2025, the Arlington Heights real estate market remains competitive but balanced.
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Prices are stable year-over-year.
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Inventory levels are historically low.
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Buyer interest remains steady, even with longer decision timelines.
For sellers, this means now is still an excellent time to list — with less competition and serious buyers still in the market.
For buyers, slightly longer market times offer new opportunities for negotiation before the spring surge returns.
📣 Written by Mike Zapart
Full-time Real Estate Agent specializing in Arlington Heights and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
🏆 Experience: $200+ Million Sold | 17 Years in Residential Property Sales
🏡 Brokered by Compass Real Estate
📍 Serving Arlington Heights, Palatine, Mount Prospect, and surrounding Northwest Suburbs.
