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Housing in Oblong

7 homes sold in Oblong in the last year, at a typical $110K

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

Homes sold
7
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$110K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$70
Illinois $193
Paid vs. asking
93.7%
0% sold over asking
For sale now
2
September 2026 · 0 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Oblong home costs about $697 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Oblong’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Oblong’s 1.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Oblong is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Oblong

Five things worth knowing

1.3%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $110K home, about $1,480 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
C+

Schools

The schools grade for Oblong, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Oblong
17 min

Typical commute

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

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?

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Questions about buying a home in Oblong

What do homes sell for in Oblong, IL?

7 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $110K, $70 a square foot.

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

A seller’s market: 2 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 0 sold, about 2 months of supply. Buyers paid 93.7% of asking on average.

How much are property taxes in Oblong?

About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $110K home that’s near $1,480.

Where can I see homes for sale in Oblong?

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

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 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).