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Housing in Golden

9 homes sold in Golden in the last year, at a typical $149K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Golden homes are listed.

Homes sold
9
May 2025 to April 2026
Typical sale price
$149K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$88
Illinois $192
Paid vs. asking
97.9%
11% sold over asking
For sale now
3
April 2026 · 1 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Golden home costs about $923 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Golden’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Golden’s 1.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Golden is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Golden

Four things worth knowing

1.2%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $149K home, about $1,750 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
29 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Golden.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Golden, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Golden. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Golden with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Golden

What do homes sell for in Golden, IL?

9 homes sold in the year to April 2026 at a typical $149K, $88 a square foot.

Is Golden a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 3 homes were for sale in April 2026 and 1 sold, about 3 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.9% of asking on average.

How much are property taxes in Golden?

About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $149K home that’s near $1,750.

Where can I see homes for sale in Golden?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Golden’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Golden.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).