D espite shifting national headlines and cautious speculation about the broader housing market, this stretch of lakefront suburbs remains firmly in seller’s market territory, defined by low inventory, sustained buyer demand and headline-worthy transactions. “Well-priced, well-prepared homes are moving quickly and, in many cases, achieving record or near- record prices,” says Kelly Maggio, Vice President of Brokerage Services for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate’s Winnetka office.
NORTH SHORE STATE OF THE MARKET If the past year has proven anything, it's that the North Shore real estate market continues to operate in a category of its own.
PRICING STRENGTH DEFINES THE YEAR
That momentum was evident throughout 2025. Average home prices across the North Shore rose 14.3%* year-over-year, underscoring the market’s continued pricing strength as well as the preponderance of high-end sales. While values continued to climb, the number of completed transactions increased a modest 1.4% compared to the prior year*, a reflection of the region’s constrained inventory. In 2025, the North Shore never exceeded three months’ worth of supply, an exceptionally tight environment by historical standards and less than half of what is typically considered a balanced market. A MORE DISCERNING BUYER POOL The supply-demand imbalance continues to fuel competitive conditions across much of the market. “We are still seeing bidding wars on attractive and well-priced properties,” says Jorge Abreu,
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