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Housing in Shabbona

9 homes sold in Shabbona in the last year, at a typical $226K

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

Homes sold
9
May 2025 to April 2026
Typical sale price
$226K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$133
Illinois $192
Paid vs. asking
97.4%
11% sold over asking
For sale now
5
April 2026 · 1 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Shabbona home costs about $1,606 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Shabbona’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Shabbona’s 2.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Shabbona is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Shabbona

Four things worth knowing

2.3%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $226K home, about $5,120 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
35 min

Typical commute

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

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 Shabbona, free

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

Questions about buying a home in Shabbona

What do homes sell for in Shabbona, IL?

9 homes sold in the year to April 2026 at a typical $226K, $133 a square foot.

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

A balanced market: 5 homes were for sale in April 2026 and 1 sold, about 5 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.4% of asking on average, and 39% of listings cut their price.

How much are property taxes in Shabbona?

About 2.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $226K home that’s near $5,120.

Where can I see homes for sale in Shabbona?

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

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).