Photo: A. McMurray A mcmurray · CC BY 2.5134 homes sold in Sandwich Township in the last year, at a typical $365K
Redfin reports Sandwich Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 60548, which takes in Sandwich Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Sandwich Township homes are listed.
Every place Sandwich Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 91% of Sandwich Township’s sales, at a typical $346K (year to May 2026)
134 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 109 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $212IL $180
- Days to sell
- 48
- Sold over asking
- 37%
Fewer homes sell than before 2021, at 2.2 times the 2016 price
134 sales in the last year, against 194 in 2020 and a low of 112 in 2012. The typical sale went from $164K in 2016 to $365K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 60548, which takes in Sandwich 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.
What $350K buys in Sandwich Township
Check a listing against what Sandwich Township homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Sandwich Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 45% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 60548 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, 134 sales.
If you’re buying in Sandwich Township
- Shop in April. It brings about 17 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (26% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.3% of the list price on average; 29% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 57% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
August has the most new listings (about 20 a month), but June is the most competitive: 32% of June sales close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (26%). January has the least competition (21%) but only about 11 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Illinois
| Sandwich Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | IL now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 29% | 19% | 42% | 36% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 57% | 38% | 72% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.3% | 97.4% | 99.8% | 99% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 46 | 66 | 10 | 51 |
29 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.9 times the 2021 low (15), 45% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 80.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 60548, which takes in Sandwich 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 Sandwich Township home costs about $2,542 a month
Price: Sandwich Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Sandwich Township’s 2.1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Sandwich Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
New listings in August
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 10.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $365K home, about $7,650 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Sandwich 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.
Somonauk, Plano, Hinckley and Waterman sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Sandwich 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plano | 145 | $285K | $188 | 48% | 50 |
| Sandwich Township (ZIP 60548) | 134 | $365K | $208 | 29% | 46 |
| Lake Holiday | 87 | $383K | $206 | 25% | 48 |
| Sandwich | 76 | $342K | $209 | 31% | 50 |
| Hinckley | 55 | $377K | $173 | 21% | 88 |
| Somonauk | 31 | $242K | $163 | 36% | 67 |
| Waterman | 23 | $302K | $150 | 33% | 65 |
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 Sandwich Township
What do homes sell for in Sandwich Township, IL?
134 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $365K, $208 a square foot.
Is Sandwich Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 32 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 16 sold, about 1.9 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.3% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Sandwich Township?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Sandwich Township?
About 2.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $365K home that’s near $7,650.
Where can I see homes for sale in Sandwich Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Sandwich Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Sandwich Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 60548, which takes in Sandwich 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).