December 2025 Market Trends Report – Rock Falls IL 61071
📊 December 2025 Market Trends Report
Rock Falls, IL 61071
December wrapped up the year with some interesting movement in the Rock Falls housing market. While winter is typically slower, this month still provided meaningful insight into buyer demand, inventory levels, and pricing momentum as we head into 2026.
Below is a breakdown of what happened in December 2025 and what these numbers mean in real-world terms.
🔄 Pending Listings: 9↓
Rock Falls recorded 9 pending listings in December, compared to 18 pending listings in November. Pending activity slowed, which lines up with seasonal patterns as buyers pause decision-making during the holidays.
This slowdown doesn’t necessarily indicate weakening demand, but rather a temporary shift in timing.
📋 Active Listings: 18 ↓
At the end of December, there were 18 active listings available in Rock Falls. This relatively low number highlights how limited choices remain for buyers, even during a slower time of year.
Low active inventory continues to support home values and pricing stability.
🏡 Months of Inventory: 1.00 ↓
Rock Falls ended December with 1 month of inventory. This is well below what’s considered a balanced market, which is typically closer to five or six months of supply.
A one-month supply strongly favors sellers and indicates continued competition for well-priced homes
💲Median Sale Price $127,750 ↑
The median sale price in Rock Falls for December 2025 was $127,750, up from $100,000 in November. This increase shows that the typical home selling in Rock Falls moved into a higher price range compared to the previous month.
A jump like this often reflects a stronger mix of mid-range or higher-priced homes closing, even during a slower winter season.
💰Average Sale Price $163,322 ↑
The average sale price in December came in at $163,322, up from $115,090 in November. The average sale price is more heavily influenced by higher-priced homes, so this increase suggests that some higher-end properties closed during the month.
When both the median and average prices rise, it’s a good indicator that pricing strength held steady across much of the market.
🏷️Sold to List Price Ratio 97.50% ↓
In Rock Falls, homes sold for an average of 97.5% of list price in December 2025, down slightly from 99.96% in November. While this shows a small shift toward negotiation, sellers are still capturing a large portion of their asking price.
Selling this close to list price indicates continued buyer demand, especially for homes that are priced correctly and in good condition.
📅Average Days on Market 24 ↑
The average days on market in December was 24, up from 16 in November. Homes did take a bit longer to sell, which is expected during the winter months.
Even with this increase, an average of under one month is still considered a healthy pace for the market.
🕒 Median Days on Market 19 ↑
The median days on market came in at 19 days, compared to 6 days in November. The median helps smooth out outliers and shows that most homes still sold in under three weeks.
This reinforces the idea that demand remains solid despite seasonal slowdowns.
📉 Interest Rates 6.32% ↓
Interest rates averaged 6.32% in December, slightly lower than 6.34% in November. While the change is small, even modest rate shifts can impact buyer confidence and monthly affordability.
Rates continuing to stabilize is something both buyers and sellers are watching closely.
📌 What This Means for Sellers
Low inventory, combined with steady sales activity, continues to favor sellers. Homes that are priced correctly and presented well are still attracting buyers, even in the winter months.
For homeowners considering selling early in 2026, these conditions suggest demand remains strong.
📌 What This Means for Buyers
Buyers may experience slightly less competition than during peak seasons, but limited inventory means fewer options overall. Being prepared and decisive remains important when the right home becomes available.
Waiting too long can still mean missing out on the best opportunities.
✅Final Thoughts
December 2025 showed that the Rock Falls housing market didn’t shut down for the winter — it simply slowed. Inventory remained tight, sales stayed active, and homes continued to move at a reasonable speed. Check out our overview of the Market Trends for Rock Falls, IL, Sterling, IL, Dixon, IL, & Larak, IL
If you’d like to see how these trends apply to your specific home or buying plans, I’m happy to help you break down the numbers
Thanks, from David & Debbie Flannery eXp Realty, LLC | Team Flannery 815-973-0533 YourAgent@TeamFlannery.com
Information provided by: Realtors Property Resource®, MRED LLC, & The Wild Group
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