Welcome to Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst is a settled, neighborly town wrapped around Hastings Lake and Fourth Lake forest preserves, where most people own their homes and stay a while. If you’re thinking about buying here, here’s what the market looks like right now, and what I’d want you to know as your agent and cheerleader.
The market right now (September 2026)
Lindenhurst is one of the tightest markets in the area, with only about five weeks of inventory.
| What it measures | Lindenhurst |
|---|---|
| Median sold price | $335,000 |
| Median estimated home value | $369,320 (up 4.8% over 12 months) |
| Sold-to-list price | 99% (homes are selling close to asking) |
| Median days on market | 7 days |
| Months of inventory | About 1.25 months |
What this means for you as a buyer: Homes here sell in about a week and there aren’t many to choose from, so get pre-approved before you start touring and set up listing alerts. I’ll help you be ready the moment the right home hits the market.
What’s selling
Three-bedroom homes are the heart of Lindenhurst, making up about two out of three recent sales.
- Most homes in a comfortable middle range: Most recent sales fell between $250,000 and $400,000, with some homes above $450,000.
- Newer neighborhoods: The most common recent sale was a home 20 to 30 years old, and the median home here is about 38 years old, newer than the county overall.
- Size options: Recent sales ranged from homes around 1,000 square feet to homes over 2,200 square feet.
- Price per square foot: Most homes sold for $150 to $250 per square foot.
About 86% of Lindenhurst homes are owner-occupied, one of the highest rates in the area.
Living in Lindenhurst IL
- Commute: The average trip to work is about 34 minutes, and most people drive. Nearly 1,400 residents work from home.
- Four real seasons: Expect about 42 inches of snow a year, January lows around 8°F, and July highs around 85°F.
- Nature nearby: Hastings Lake and Fourth Lake forest preserves sit right in town.
- Neighboring towns: Lake Villa, Old Mill Creek, Third Lake, Venetian Village, and Round Lake are all close by if you want to widen your search.
Everyday errands
Thinking about Lindenhurst?
I’d love to help you find the right home here. Browse current Lindenhurst listings, or reach out and let’s talk about what you’re looking for. I’m on your side from the first showing to the closing table.
Source: Realtors Property Resource® (RPR®) Neighborhood Report, October 20, 2026. Market data from MRED MLS and public records; community data from the U.S. Census and NOAA. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.