Monthly market report · Published November 3, 2026
Greater Peoria Housing Market: October 2026
This report covers residential home sales in Peoria, Dunlap, Germantown Hills, Metamora and Brimfield. It is written by Shannan Werckle, Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty, LLC.
The short answer
In October 2026, 171 homes sold in Peoria, Dunlap, Germantown Hills, Metamora and Brimfield, at a median price of $165,000 and a median of 11 days on market. On November 3, 2026 there were 305 homes for sale, which is less than 2 months' worth at this past year's pace.
October 2026 at a glance
All five towns together, compared with the month before and the same month last year.
| Oct 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 171 | 176 | 193 |
| Median sold price | $165,000 | $186,250 | $160,000 |
| Median days on market | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Sold price vs. list price | 97.1% | 99.1% | 97.9% |
| Sold over list price | 46 (about 1 in 4) | 47 (about 1 in 4) | 47 (about 1 in 4) |
What the numbers show
October took almost three times as long
October's sales needed a median of 11 days to go under contract. September's needed 4. Last October it was 7, so this fall is running a bit slower than a year ago, not just slower than summer.
Fewer new listings are on the way
From November 2025 through February 2026, about 150 new listings came on the market each month in these five towns. From April through September 2026 it was about 230 a month. Expect the choices to narrow over the next few months, not widen.
Cash buyers stepped back
54 of October's 171 sales were cash purchases, down from 72 cash purchases out of 193 sales in October 2025. Conventional loans paid for 96 of this October's sales.
Peoria's median dipped with the season
In Peoria itself, October's median sold price was $149,000, compared with $159,800 in September and $147,500 in October 2025. Across all five towns the median was $165,000. A fall month brings a different mix of homes to closing, so read this as seasonal, not a new direction.
Unsold homes have been waiting a while
The 305 homes for sale on November 3 had been listed for a median of 42 days. Listings that miss their first few weeks usually need a price review rather than more time.
Town by town
Sales over the last 12 months, and homes for sale on November 3, 2026. The smaller towns only have a few sales a month, so a full year gives a fairer picture than one month. Peoria's median covers the whole city, from starter homes to North Peoria, so it isn't typical of any one neighborhood.
| Town | Sold (12 mo.) | Median price | Median days | Vs. list | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | 1,637 | $155,000 | 7 | 99.2% | 267 |
| Dunlap | 177 | $425,000 | 4 | 99.9% | 17 |
| Germantown Hills | 56 | $340,000 | 4 | 99.9% | 3 |
| Metamora | 78 | $273,000 | 4 | 99.4% | 9 |
| Brimfield | 38 | $268,750 | 6.5 | Not shown | 9 |
Across all five towns there were 305 homes for sale, with a median of 42 days on market so far. At this past year's pace of sales, that's less than 2 months' worth.
Month by month, last 12 months
All five towns together, by the month each home closed.
| Month | Sold | Median price | Median days | Vs. list | Sold over list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 156 | $161,000 | 9 | 97.8% | 45 |
| Dec 2025 | 145 | $151,000 | 12 | 98.0% | 28 |
| Jan 2026 | 112 | $166,500 | 22 | 97.6% | 20 |
| Feb 2026 | 118 | $159,000 | 21.5 | 98.4% | 24 |
| Mar 2026 | 152 | $151,750 | 9 | 98.8% | 34 |
| Apr 2026 | 168 | $144,000 | 5.5 | 99.4% | 57 |
| May 2026 | 177 | $185,500 | 5 | 100.2% | 63 |
| Jun 2026 | 225 | $209,000 | 3 | 100.3% | 92 |
| Jul 2026 | 197 | $197,500 | 3 | 100.8% | 83 |
| Aug 2026 | 189 | $205,000 | 5 | 100.2% | 75 |
| Sep 2026 | 176 | $186,250 | 4 | 99.1% | 47 |
| Oct 2026 | 171 | $165,000 | 11 | 97.1% | 46 |
What this means if you're selling
Listing between now and February means fewer competing homes, since new listings drop by about a third in winter. Buyers are taking longer, so plan on a few weeks rather than a few days, and price against October's sales rather than summer's. If you'd rather wait until spring, that works too; just know more homes will be listed alongside yours.
What this means if you're buying
You have more room to think than you did in June. October homes sold at 97.1% of list price overall, and about 3 in 4 sold at or below list. The trade-off is fewer new listings coming through the winter, so get pre-approved now and don't wait on a home that fits.
Common questions
Are homes in Greater Peoria still selling fast in the fall?
Slower than summer, but still fairly quickly. Homes that sold in October 2026 had a median of 11 days on market across Peoria, Dunlap, Germantown Hills, Metamora and Brimfield, compared with 3 days in June and July 2026.
How many homes are for sale in Germantown Hills, IL?
On November 3, 2026 there were 3 homes for sale in Germantown Hills. Over the 12 months from November 2025 through October 2026, 56 homes sold there at a median price of $340,000.
Do fewer homes come on the market in winter around Peoria?
Yes. From November 2025 through February 2026, about 150 new listings came on the market each month in the five towns, compared with about 230 a month from April through September 2026.
How these numbers were measured
I ran these searches in the Paragon MLS on November 3, 2026: residential homes sold (including auction sales) in Peoria, Dunlap, Germantown Hills, Metamora and Brimfield, and residential homes active for sale on that date. “Vs. list” is total sold dollars divided by total list dollars, using the list price on record when the home sold, which may be after a price change. Months of supply is the homes for sale divided by the average monthly sales over the last 12 months. These are my own calculations from MLS data, not an official MLS report, and they are not guaranteed. Every home is different, so for your home's value, ask me for a pricing review.