45 homes sold in Harter Township in the last year, at a typical $132K
Redfin reports Harter Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 62839, which takes in Harter Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Harter Township homes are listed.
Every place Harter Township homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Harter Township.
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Houses are 0% of Harter Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
45 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at twice the 2016 price
45 sales in the last year, against 72 in 2018 and a low of 24 in 2012. The typical sale went from $68K in 2016 to $132K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 62839, which takes in Harter Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in Harter Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, but two thirds fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 62839 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 45 sales.
If you’re buying in Harter Township
- Shop in October. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (11% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 95% of the list price on average; 14% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 34% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 63 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
August has the most new listings (about 6 a month), but June is the most competitive: 14% of June sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (11%). November has the least competition (8%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and calmer than Illinois
| Harter Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | IL now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 14% | 10% | 15% | 36% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 34% | 0% | 4% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 95% | 93.9% | 97.4% | 99% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 63 | 152 | 118 | 51 |
11 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.3 times the 2023 low (9), 68% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2017’s 39.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 62839, which takes in Harter Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Harter Township home costs about $866 a month
Price: Harter Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Harter Township’s 1.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Harter Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in August
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 3.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $132K home, about $2,140 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Harter Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Harter TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Harter Township.
Work & commuteCheck 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 hazardsLook 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.
Flora sells for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Harter Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 92 | $148K | $95 | 22% | 56 |
| Harter Township (ZIP 62839) | 45 | $132K | $98 | 14% | 63 |
| Flora | 37 | $122K | $93 | 17% | 60 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Harter Township
What do homes sell for in Harter Township, IL?
45 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $132K, $98 a square foot.
Is Harter Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 9 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 2 sold, about 3.9 months of supply. Buyers paid 95% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Harter Township?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Harter Township?
About 1.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $132K home that’s near $2,140.
Where can I see homes for sale in Harter Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Harter Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Harter Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 62839, which takes in Harter Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). 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).