If you own a detached single-family home in Berwyn, IL or Cicero, IL, this January 2026 housing market berwyn cicero snapshot shows what actually happened last month. It focuses only on detached single-family homes and uses January 2026 activity to give homeowners a grounded look at listings, buyer movement, and pricing.
Monthly numbers don’t predict what will happen next. They simply show what buyers and sellers did in a specific moment. For homeowners tracking the market, this kind of snapshot can help set more realistic expectations about what the current environment looks like.
Quick Takeaways
- Detached single-family listings increased in Berwyn but dipped slightly in Cicero in January.
- Homes continued to go under contract in both towns, even during a slower winter month.
- Sale prices and days on market varied between Berwyn and Cicero, reflecting different buyer dynamics.
At-a-Glance: January 2026 Detached Single-Family Market Snapshot
This table helps homeowners quickly understand how detached single-family homes performed in Berwyn and Cicero during January 2026.
| Metric (Detached Single-Family) | Berwyn — Jan 2026 | Cicero — Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 45 | 32 |
| Under Contract | 24 | 18 |
| Closed Sales | 14 | 12 |
| Change in Inventory (Month-End) | +34.1% | -17.0% |
| Average Sale Price | $308,071 | $258,196 |
| Average Market Time | 47 days | 61 days |
| List Price to Sold Price | 101.6% | 100.4% |
What January Activity Shows About Buyer Movement
In both Berwyn and Cicero, detached single-family homes continued to move into contract during January. Even in a slower winter month, some buyers were still active. For homeowners, this simply shows that homes can still find buyers when price and condition line up with what buyers are looking for at that moment.
This housing market berwyn cicero snapshot is not a forecast. It is a look at how buyers responded to what was available in January, which can help homeowners keep expectations grounded in what actually happened.
Inventory Shifts and What They Mean for Competition
By the end of January, Berwyn saw more detached single-family homes available than the month before, while Cicero saw fewer. When inventory increases, buyers tend to have more choices. When inventory tightens, buyers are often deciding between fewer options.
For homeowners, this affects how much comparison shopping buyers can do and how competitive individual listings may feel. Looking at how local conditions affect pricing can help set more realistic expectations, and understanding your own home value perspective can help frame where your home might fit in this type of market.
Days on Market and Pricing Alignment
Average market time in January was shorter in Berwyn than in Cicero. This does not mean one market is stronger than the other. It reflects differences in buyer demand, price ranges, and the mix of homes that were available during the month.
In both towns, the average list price to sold price ratio stayed close to full price. This suggests that when pricing aligned with what buyers expected to see, homes were more likely to sell without large gaps between asking and sale price.
How Homeowners Can Use a Monthly Snapshot
A single month of data is not a reason to make a decision. It is simply context. January 2026 shows how detached single-family homes performed under one set of conditions. For homeowners, monthly snapshots are most useful when viewed over time, helping you notice patterns in activity, pricing, and buyer behavior.
Used this way, market snapshots support clearer planning without pushing any particular timing or outcome.
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Gerardo Zavala is a Berwyn, IL-based real estate agent and Realtor® with Luna Realty Group, serving homeowners across Berwyn, Cicero, and Chicago’s West Suburbs. He has lived in the area for over 40 years and brings more than 10 years of real estate experience, helping homeowners make clear, confident, no-pressure decisions.
As a Spanish-speaking Realtor®, Gerardo works comfortably with both English- and Spanish-speaking buyers and sellers, guiding clients through each step of the buying and selling process with clarity and care.
