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Market Snapshot

Median rent
$1,875/mo

The median market rent in Chicago, IL ZIP 60640 is $1,875/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
378 days

The median days on market in Chicago, IL ZIP 60640 is 378 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Chicago, IL 60640 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 60640

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
18
Active Listings
10
Sold Properties
8

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$0
Median Sold Price
$1,456,000
Median Price per Sqft
$512/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,875

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.24%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
378
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. The primary indicator of recent transaction value is the neighborhood's median sold price of $1,456,000, which represents the representative recent sale level for SFR and condominium properties and should be treated as the benchmark for valuation and pricing discussions (up on the price trend).
  2. The market shows extended time-to-contract with a median days on market of 378, which indicates slower sales velocity and suggests pricing friction that may require seller concessions or longer listing exposure to reach contract.
  3. Pricing density is high with a median price per square foot of $512, while rents are at a median market rent of $1,875 and the rent trend is up, implying rent growth is supporting valuation expectations even as per-square-foot pricing remains elevated.
  4. Market-level indicators show a balanced market temperature (neutral) but with elevated interest rate pressure, which may temper buyer purchasing power and could moderate transaction volume despite upward price and rent trends.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

4427 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds3 baths4,974 sqft
$3,750,000
May 1, 2026
$754/sqft/sqft
4526 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds5 baths3,920 sqft
$2,875,000
Mar 1, 2026
$733/sqft/sqft
5038 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,775 sqft
$1,650,000
Apr 1, 2026
$930/sqft/sqft
105 days on market
4889 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds4 baths2,957 sqft
$1,520,000
Mar 1, 2026
$514/sqft/sqft
142 days on market
1433 W Winnemac Ave # 1, Chicago, IL 60640
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds3 baths2,415 sqft
$1,425,000
Mar 1, 2026
$590/sqft/sqft
4510 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds2 baths1,902 sqft
$1,350,000
Apr 1, 2026
$710/sqft/sqft
104 days on market
5226 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,720 sqft
$1,225,000
Apr 1, 2026
$712/sqft/sqft
4933 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,275 sqft
$482,000
Mar 1, 2026
$378/sqft/sqft
104 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$7,416/mo
60640 Avg Rent
60640 Cost to Own
Rent$1,875
Own$9,291

20% down, 6.50% rate, 1.2% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

60640 Avg nightly rate
60640 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$301/night
Occupancy184 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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