How Competitive is the Glenview, IL Housing Market?

by Cesar Juarez

Glenview, a suburb near Chicago, IL, is a highly competitive housing market. About 59% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026—up 13 percentage points from a year ago.

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The National Picture

The national sold-above rate sits at 24.6% with a 50-day median time on market. Glenview blows past both benchmarks—59.1% selling above asking in just 36 days. For buyers coming from calmer markets, the pace here can feel relentless.

Sellers Command Nearly 4 Percent Above Asking

At 103.9% sale-to-list, Glenview homes sell nearly 4% above asking on average, the highest premium among these northwest suburban cities. Within Glenview, The Glen neighborhood (68% sold above) is even more competitive, while The Willows (55%) offers buyers slightly less pressure. Compared to neighboring Northbrook (102.3% sale-to-list), Glenview commands a noticeably higher over-ask premium.

Why is Glenview Highly Competitive?

Glenview is highly competitive because premium homes attract well-qualified buyers who bid aggressively in a market with very few seller concessions. At 2.2 months of supply, the market tilts firmly toward sellers. Only 9% of listings carry price reductions, one of the lowest rates in the metro, indicating sellers can hold firm on pricing. Days on market shrank 3 days from last year, reflecting an accelerating pace.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Neighborhood	Sold Above List	Sale-to-List	Days on Market	Off Mkt in 2 Wks
Glenview	59.1%	103.9%	36 days	62.3%
The Glen	68.0%	102.6%	36 days	55.8%
The Willows	54.9%	103.3%	34 days	63.5%
Northbrook, IL	54.2%	102.3%	42 days	60.2%
Arlington Heights, IL	55.9%	101.5%	41 days	61.5%
Highland Park, IL	56.5%	104.1%	35 days	60.8%

Limited to neighborhoods with at least 10 home sales in the period.

All data comes from Redfin and represents a three-month rolling average ending June 2026. This article has been generated, in whole or in part, using generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with input from Redfin head of economics research Chen Zhao. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of this information, you should independently verify all data, facts, and citations contained in this article before relying on it for any purpose. This information is not a substitute for advice from a real estate agent, financial advisor, or other licensed professional. Check the Redfin Data Center for additional in-depth housing market data.