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Roscoe Village has been called a "village within the city," and it's easy to see why: This quiet little area is home to lots of small boutiques, independent shops, mouth-watering brunch places, and off-the-beaten-path cafes and taverns, each with their own eclectic feel and classic Chicago sense of hospitality. 

Tucked in near North Center and Lakeview, Roscoe Village is bounded by Addison Street (to the north), Belmont Avenue (south), Ravenswood Avenue (east), and the Chicago River (west). Home to lots of parks and other places for children to play, Roscoe Village is also notable for its central location, which makes it easy to walk, bike, or take public transportation to just about anywhere you want to go in Chicago. 

Curious about what this vibrant spot has to offer? Here are a few resources worth checking out:

• Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce
• Roscoe Village neighborhood guide from TimeOut Chicago
• "A Field Guide to Roscoe Village," from Chicago Magazine
• "About Roscoe Village," from Choose Chicago

Ready to join Roscoe Village's thriving community? Here are the current market statistics for Roscoe Village:

Roscoe Village's Current Condo Market

1. The Median Sale Price of a Roscoe Village Condo Has Rebounded to Near Record Highs

We saw one of the sharpest price jumps in recent memory occur in early 2018, when prices reached a high of nearly $470K. Condo prices continued to climb slowly but surely throughout 2019 and into 2020, with the median sales price in Roscoe Village reaching a high near $480K in spring 2020 before leveling off. As the start of 2021, we saw prices come down just as precipitously as they climbed in in 2018, down to just above $430K. And in response to the limited inventory of the summer of 2021, prices have come right back near their former highs, to about $470k as of fall 2021. 

2. Condo Prices are Expected to Hit New Highs, Based Upon Months Supply of Inventory

The months supply of inventory counts the number of months it would take to sell all of the condos currently on the market if no other new homes were added. It is a theoretical predictor of the housing market's growth and stability. 

Typically, three months of inventory or fewer indicates a seller's market, and we expect prices to rise in this situation.  

A balanced months supply of inventory is about four to six months, meaning that the situation is well balanced for both buyer and seller.

A buyer's market is typically a market that reaches more than six months. Because the number of homes on the market is disproportionate, prices would be expected to drop. 

As of fall 2021, inventory in Roscoe Village sits between one and two months. We expect prices to remain high or continue to rise in this situation, due to the extremely limited supply of condos available. 

3. The Average Condo Spends Fewer Than 60 Days on the Market

The average condo in Roscoe Village spends between one to two months on the market - more specifically, fewer than 60 days - as of fall 2021. 

Roscoe Village's Current Single-Family Home Market

1. The Median Sales Price of a Single-Family Home Is More Than $1.2 Million

The median sales price for a single-family home in Roscoe Village held relatively steadfast from 2015 into 2018, fluctuating between highs of $1.22 million and lows right around $1.05 million. In late 2018, however, prices took a sharp downward turn, falling to just below $1 million for the first time in more than three years. Since then, this metric has bounced back and risen fairly consistently, with the median fluttering between $1.2M and $1.3M as of fall 2021. 

2. The Sale Price of Single-Family Homes is Expected to Maintain or Climb Based Upon Months Supply of Inventory 

The months supply of inventory for single-family homes in Roscoe Village currently sits between one and two months as of fall 2021, making it a situation with advantages for sellers at present. 

3. The Average Single-Family Home Spends Roughly 70 Days on the Market

Market times in Roscoe Village sat right around 80 days through 2016. In 2017, average market time increased considerably, before turning a corner in early 2018 and accelerating throughout 2019. As of fall 2021, the average Roscoe Village home stays on the market for between 60 and 80 days.

Ready To Purchase a Roscoe Village Home? 

When you're ready to live in a neighborhood with lots of local businesses and a ton of character, Real Group RE would love to help you find a new home in Roscoe Village! To begin the process and explore the neighborhood even more, drop us a line!