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## Blake Morgan, Naperville Realtor · john greene Realtor

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/
Summary: I'm a broker with john greene Realtor in Naperville, working with buyers and sellers across DuPage, Will, Kane and Cook counties. Forty-five closings so far, and a five-star rating from every client who has reviewed me.

john greene Realtor · Naperville, IL Naperville homes, and what they'll really cost to own.
I'm a broker with john greene Realtor in Naperville, working with buyers and sellers across DuPage, Will, Kane and Cook counties. Forty-five closings so far, and a five-star rating from every client who has reviewed me.
Get a pricing analysis Explore the neighborhoods
3 active listings right now
2 years serving Naperville
45 closed transactions
5★ 8 reviews
The record Forty-five closings, and the range they cover
Most agents describe themselves by price band. My closed business runs from a first condo to a near-million-dollar house, which tells you more about who I can actually represent.
28 in the last twelve months
Career price range
$381K average
$68K $967K
These are the transactions recorded on my public agent profile, across my whole career. The closings shown further down this site are a recent sample of them, not the whole list.
On the market On the market with me right now
Active · 25d
$275,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,460 sqft
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Active · 60d
$529,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sqft
3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
Active
$347,500
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 sqft
10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448
Explore the neighborhoods
Recent closings Homes recently closed
A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$807,500 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft Closed July 31, 2026
Represented the buyer
$545,000 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft Closed July 31, 2026
Represented the buyer
$485,000 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft Closed June 26, 2026
Represented the buyer
$360,000 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft Closed June 1, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Where I work The neighborhoods I work in
Naperville
Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. This is my home market, and my office is on Route 59.
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale in Naperville → Lisle
Lisle, IL 60532
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Lisle sits on the BNSF Metra line just east of Naperville, pairing Morton Arboretum frontage with quiet 1970s subdivisions.
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale in Lisle → Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Downers Grove pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with express BNSF Metra service that puts riders in the Loop in under half an hour.
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale in Downers Grove → Addison
Addison, IL 60101
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Addison holds the value end of northeast DuPage, with postwar homes on generous lots and quick access to I-290 and I-355 for buyers who commute in more than one direction.
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale in Addison → Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Elmhurst is the established option in northeast DuPage and the closest to the city of any market I work: mature trees, a college, a downtown that has been reinvesting for a decade, and constant teardown-rebuild pressure on older ranches.
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale in Elmhurst → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Bolingbrook is planned-subdivision country in the southwest corridor, where Will County pricing still leaves room for first-time buyers and townhome inventory moves quickly under $300,000..
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale in Bolingbrook → Mokena
Mokena, IL 60448
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Mokena sits southeast along the Rock Island Metra line, trading a longer commute for larger lots and a small downtown that has quietly filled in around the platform.
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale in Mokena → Elgin
Elgin, IL 60124
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Kane County along the Fox River is the northwest edge of my service area, and the market where a buyer’s dollar goes furthest.
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale in Elgin →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Client outcomes What sellers and buyers say
★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield ★★★★★ Blake was a phenomenal help! My husband and I were first time home buyers and Blake took us through the entire process with knowledge patience and kindness. He became the first and last person I'd txt every day and when I needed to see a house he made it happen. Would not have found our dream home without him!
Margarita M. Bought a single-family home in Montgomery ★★★★★ My husband and I moved to IL from CA and we were so fortunate to find Blake. He made buying our new home here a smooth and fast transaction. He is very knowledable about the area, and real estate. We didn't have connections here and Blake helped us get everything going. I have never had a realtor who was so responsive and helpful before. Anyone who gets to use Blake for their realtor needs is very lucky!
V. Augustus Relocated from California, bought in Lombard
Read all 8 reviews
In a client’s words The review worth reading in full
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville Read every review
Services Four ways to work together
Buying a home
The elimination work happens before you get in the car. We start with your constraints, I build a shortlist worth your Saturday, and then I walk the house properly: crawlspace, furnace label, the things that cost money later.
Learn more → Selling your home
A pricing analysis built on what actually closed nearby, honest advice about which prep returns its cost and which doesn't, and a listing that reaches buyers where they're already searching.
Learn more → First-time buyers
Most of my five-star reviews come from people buying their first home. Lender introductions, plain language, and a pace that lets you ask me the same question twice without feeling like a nuisance.
Learn more → Relocating to the suburbs
Moving in from out of state with no local network? Video tours to rule houses out, orientation on schools and commutes, and one trip planned so you see the right five homes instead of twenty-five.
Learn more →
Start the conversation Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## About Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/about
Summary: Blake Morgan, Real Estate Broker at john greene Realtor. I'm a broker with john greene Realtor in Naperville, working with buyers and sellers across DuPage, Will, Kane and Cook counties. Forty-five closings so far, and a five-star rating from every client who has reviewed me.

Real Estate Broker · john greene Realtor About Blake Morgan
I'm a residential real estate broker with john greene Realtor, working out of the Route 59 office in Naperville and covering the western and southwestern suburbs: DuPage, Will, Kane and Cook. I closed 28 homes in the last twelve months and 45 across my career, at prices from $68K to $967K.
That range is deliberate. I'm not a luxury specialist or a starter-home specialist.
I work with whoever is sitting across the table from me, and the job is the same either way. What clients tend to mention first is the diligence.
I check foundations. I go into the crawlspace.
I find the manufacturing date on the furnace and the water heater and tell you what it means for your first five years of ownership. I take notes at every showing, and when you ask me something in the driveway that I can't answer on the spot, I go find out and come back to you, including the questions you forgot you asked.
None of that is remarkable. It's just the part of the job that decides whether you're happy in two years.
The second thing people mention is that I answer. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, and the endless what-ifs that come with the largest purchase most people ever make.
Eight clients have reviewed me publicly and all eight gave five stars; several of them said they never felt like an inconvenience. That matters to me more than the number does.
I sign, as well as speaking English, so if that makes things easier for you, say so early and we'll build the schedule around it. I've also worked with buyers moving in from out of state with no local network, including from California, and gotten them oriented, financed and under contract without a wasted trip.
Buying or selling, my goal is the same one I've had since I started: that you get through the whole transaction with complete confidence in what you're doing.
Credentials
IL Broker License #475212620
john greene Realtor
Where I work
Naperville, Naperville IL
Lisle, Lisle IL
Downers Grove, Downers Grove IL
Addison, Addison IL
Elmhurst, Elmhurst IL
Bolingbrook, Bolingbrook IL
Mokena, Mokena IL
Elgin, Elgin IL
Start a conversation Client reviews
45 career transactions
28 closed last year
5★ 8 reviews
The record What the transactions say
Numbers are the part of this you can actually check, so here they are. Every figure below comes from my closed business.
45 closings to date
28 in the last twelve months
5★ across 8 client reviews
Career price range
$381K average
$68K $967K
These are the transactions recorded on my public agent profile, across my whole career. The closings shown further down this site are a recent sample of them, not the whole list.
In a client’s words The review worth reading in full
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville Read every review

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## Contact Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/contact
Summary: Reach Blake Morgan at john greene Realtor on (815) 988-0216 or at blake.morgan@agentfaroteam.testinator.email. Serving Naperville, IL and the surrounding suburbs.

No pressure, real numbers Contact Blake
Whether you're six weeks or two years from a move, the first conversation is free and useful. Call, email, or send a note. I answer personally.
Reach me directly
Phone / text: (815) 988-0216
Email: blake.morgan@agentfaroteam.testinator.email
Office: john greene Realtor, Naperville, IL
Elsewhere
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Brokerage
Start with an email
Tell me what you're weighing: selling, buying, timing, or just what your home might be worth. You'll get a straight answer, usually the same day.
Request a pricing analysis
Ask about buying
Prefer to browse first? Explore the neighborhoods or read the FAQ .
Start the conversation Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there

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## Client Reviews for Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/testimonials
Summary: 8 reviews, 5 average. What sellers, buyers, and relocating families say about working with Blake Morgan.

5★ across 8 reviews What clients say
Sellers, first-time buyers, relocating executives, and people in the middle of a move, in their own words.
In a client’s words The review worth reading in full
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville Read every review
★★★★★ My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville ★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield ★★★★★ Blake was a phenomenal help! My husband and I were first time home buyers and Blake took us through the entire process with knowledge patience and kindness. He became the first and last person I'd txt every day and when I needed to see a house he made it happen. Would not have found our dream home without him!
Margarita M. Bought a single-family home in Montgomery ★★★★★ My husband and I moved to IL from CA and we were so fortunate to find Blake. He made buying our new home here a smooth and fast transaction. He is very knowledable about the area, and real estate. We didn't have connections here and Blake helped us get everything going. I have never had a realtor who was so responsive and helpful before. Anyone who gets to use Blake for their realtor needs is very lucky!
V. Augustus Relocated from California, bought in Lombard ★★★★★ Blake was FANTASTIC! Very patient! Easy to work with! Accommodating! Will DEFINITELY refer friends and family to him! He is GREAT! He helped us buy and sell! Thank you Blake!
Steve C. Bought and sold a townhouse in Tinley Park ★★★★★ My husband and I had the chance to work with Blake and he was great. Very friendly, super knowledgeable and understanding. He made the whole process of first time buyer easy and pleasant. We would highly recommend him.
Alba A. Bought a single-family home in Hampton Park, Romeoville ★★★★★ Blake was very helpful and flexible when it came to finding out rental home with a short window to find the right property. He was very responsive and didn't mind going to several properties each day. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy sell or rent!
Nichole I. Rented a single-family home in Oswego ★★★★★ Blake helped me buy a home in Naperville and was a great guide. He was very responsive and helped make the transaction smooth from start to finish.
Linnell A. Bought a townhouse in Old Farm, Naperville
Recent closings Homes recently closed
A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$807,500 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft Closed July 31, 2026
Represented the buyer
$545,000 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft Closed July 31, 2026
Represented the buyer
$485,000 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft Closed June 26, 2026
Represented the buyer
$360,000 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft Closed June 1, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Frequently Asked Questions for Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/faq
Summary: Straight answers on commissions, pricing, prep, and timing from Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Straight answers Frequently asked questions
Which towns do you actually work in?
Naperville is home base; my office is on Route 59. But my closings over the last two years span DuPage, Will, Kane and Cook: Lisle, Downers Grove, Addison, Elmhurst, Bolingbrook, Mokena, Elgin, Plainfield, Romeoville, Montgomery, Oswego, Lombard and Tinley Park. If you're anywhere in the western or southwestern suburbs, I've almost certainly closed nearby.
I'm a first-time buyer and I don't know where to start. Is that a problem?
It's the most common way people start working with me, and most of my five-star reviews come from first-time buyers. The first conversation isn't about houses. It's about budget, commute, timeline and what you actually need, and then a lender introduction if you don't have one. I won't assume you've done this before, and asking me the same question twice is completely normal.
What happens at a showing with you?
More than a walkthrough. I check the foundation, go into the crawlspace, read the manufacturing dates off the furnace and water heater, and take notes on everything. Liking a house is the easy part; my job is finding out what owning it will cost you. Anything I can't answer standing there, I chase down afterwards and bring back to you.
We're relocating from out of state. Can this work remotely?
Yes, and it has, including for buyers arriving from California with no local network at all. We do video tours first to rule the wrong homes out, I get you oriented on schools, commutes and how the towns actually differ, and then you make one focused trip to see a real shortlist instead of twenty-five houses over three weekends.
How do you price a listing?
Against what actually closed nearby and recently, not against what the neighbors are asking. My own sales run from $68K to $967K, so I'm not starting from an assumption about your price band. You'll get the comparable sales, a straight read on which improvements return their cost before listing and which don't, and a number you can defend to a buyer's appraiser.
Do you work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients?
I sign, and I speak English, so raise it at our first conversation if that would make this easier for you. We can set showings and the closing schedule up around it, and I will tell you plainly what I can cover myself and where bringing in an interpreter would serve you better.
Have a question that isn't here? Ask directly and you'll get a real answer, not a script.

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## Neighborhoods in the Naperville, IL area · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/areas
Summary: The neighborhoods I work in: Naperville (Naperville), Lisle (Lisle), Downers Grove (Downers Grove), Addison (Addison), Elmhurst (Elmhurst), Bolingbrook (Bolingbrook), Mokena (Mokena), Elgin (Elgin), with current market data for each.

Territory The neighborhoods I work, street by street
Not "the metro market." These specific streets, schools, and price bands, tracked monthly.
Naperville
Naperville, IL 60540, 60564
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. This is my home market, and my office is on Route 59. Naperville runs from the walkable Riverwalk district and pre-war streets near downtown out to the 1990s-and-newer subdivisions south of 75th Street, split between District 203 and District 204 schools. Buyers come for the schools and the Metra line to Union Station, then find out the price spread between the north and south halves of town is wide enough to change the search.
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Naperville · 57,135 homes 57,135 homes $620K median 42d avg DOM
Lisle
Lisle, IL 60532
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Lisle sits on the BNSF Metra line just east of Naperville, pairing Morton Arboretum frontage with quiet 1970s subdivisions. Housing stock is older and lots run larger than the newer tracts south of Naperville, and my closings include a recent sale here.
$414K median value -6.5% YoY 49 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Lisle · 10,466 homes 10,466 homes $414K median 49d avg DOM
Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Downers Grove pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with express BNSF Metra service that puts riders in the Loop in under half an hour. Housing stock is older than the newer south-Naperville tracts, and my closings include a recent sale here.
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Downers Grove · 21,527 homes 21,527 homes $541K median 36d avg DOM
Addison
Addison, IL 60101
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Addison holds the value end of northeast DuPage, with postwar homes on generous lots and quick access to I-290 and I-355 for buyers who commute in more than one direction. My closings include a recent sale here.
$420K median value +7.7% YoY 45 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Addison · 13,266 homes 13,266 homes $420K median 45d avg DOM
Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Elmhurst is the established option in northeast DuPage and the closest to the city of any market I work: mature trees, a college, a downtown that has been reinvesting for a decade, and constant teardown-rebuild pressure on older ranches. My closings include a recent sale here.
$753K median value +15.8% YoY 46 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Elmhurst · 17,753 homes 17,753 homes $753K median 46d avg DOM
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Bolingbrook is planned-subdivision country in the southwest corridor, where Will County pricing still leaves room for first-time buyers and townhome inventory moves quickly under $300,000.
$405K median value +4.1% YoY 44 avg days 1 of my listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Bolingbrook · 24,498 homes 24,498 homes $405K median 44d avg DOM
Mokena
Mokena, IL 60448
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Mokena sits southeast along the Rock Island Metra line, trading a longer commute for larger lots and a small downtown that has quietly filled in around the platform. Will County pricing here still leaves room for first-time buyers.
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 of my listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Mokena · 7,602 homes 7,602 homes $508K median 41d avg DOM
Elgin
Elgin, IL 60124
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Kane County along the Fox River is the northwest edge of my service area, and the market where a buyer’s dollar goes furthest. Far-west Elgin around Bowes Creek is newer construction on golf-course and prairie parcels, while the older river neighborhoods hold Victorian and craftsman stock at prices that would be impossible in DuPage. The trade is distance: this is a car-first market with a longer run into the city.
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days 1 of my listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell here
Elgin · 40,523 homes 40,523 homes $368K median 48d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)

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## Blog · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/blog
Summary: Market analysis and straight talk on buying and selling in the Naperville, IL area, from Blake Morgan.

Notes from the field Blog
I read the closed numbers every week. This is what they actually say.
July 24, 2026 · relocation · buying · out of state
Relocating to the western suburbs without wasting a trip
How out-of-state buyers should sequence a suburban Chicago move: what to decide before you fly in, and how to see five right houses instead of twenty-five wrong ones.
Read the post → July 2, 2026 · naperville · schools · buying
Naperville 203 vs 204, and what the school district line actually changes
Naperville is split between two highly-rated districts. The difference that matters to buyers is not ranking. It is housing stock, price per square foot, and commute.
Read the post → June 12, 2026 · buying · inspections · first-time buyers
What actually happens at a showing (and what most buyers miss)
A walkthrough is not a tour. Here is the checklist I run in every house, from furnace labels to crawlspaces to grading, and why it changes what you offer.
Read the post →

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## Site map · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/sitemap
Summary: Every page on Blake Morgan's site: neighborhoods, market reports, guides, tools, properties and policies.

Every page Site map
Everything on this site, grouped. The machine version is /sitemap.xml.
Main pages
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Downers Grove homes for sale · market report · sell your home
Addison homes for sale · market report · sell your home
Elmhurst homes for sale · market report · sell your home
Bolingbrook homes for sale · market report · sell your home
Mokena homes for sale · market report · sell your home
Elgin homes for sale · market report · sell your home
Guides
moving to the western Chicago suburbs guide
first time home buyer guide Chicago suburbs
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Buying a home
Selling your home
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Tools
Mortgage calculator
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Seller checklist
Glossary
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216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook
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## Privacy Policy · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/privacy
Summary: What blakemorganhomes.com collects, why, and who sees it. Short, because the site does very little with your data.

Policies Privacy Policy
What blakemorganhomes.com collects, why, and who sees it. Short, because the site does very little with your data.
Effective September 1, 2026.
Who runs this site
This website is published for Blake Morgan, Real Estate Broker with john greene Realtor. The site is built and hosted by AgentFaro (agentfaro.com), which operates the technology on Blake's behalf and processes the information described below only for that purpose.
What the site collects
If you submit a contact or home-value form, the site sends the fields you typed (name, email, phone if given, your message or property address) together with the page you sent it from, your IP address and browser identifier to AgentFaro, which delivers it to Blake Morgan. That is the only personal information this site collects.
The site sets no advertising or analytics cookies and loads no third-party trackers. Your color-theme preference (light or dark) is stored in your own browser's local storage and never leaves it.
How it is used
Form submissions are used to respond to you about buying or selling residential property and for no other purpose. Blake may keep your message in a customer relationship system to follow up. IP addresses and browser identifiers are used to block spam and abuse of the form.
Who it is shared with
Your submission is shared with Blake Morgan and with AgentFaro as the service provider that operates the form and email delivery. It is not sold, and it is not shared with advertisers. If a transaction goes ahead, john greene Realtor handles your information under its own brokerage policies, which are separate from this site.
Retention
Form submissions are retained for as long as Blake has a business reason to keep them, and spam-control logs for a short rolling window. You can ask for a submission to be deleted at any time using the contact details below.
Your choices
You can use every page of this site without submitting anything. You can ask what information the site holds about you, ask for it to be corrected or deleted, and withdraw from follow-up at any time by writing to blake.morgan@agentfaroteam.testinator.email. Residents of states with consumer privacy laws have the rights those laws provide; the site honors requests made through the contact below regardless of where you live.
Children
This site is intended for adults considering a real estate transaction and does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
Changes
This policy is versioned. The effective date below changes when the wording does, and the current version is always at https://blakemorganhomes.com/privacy.
Contact
Blake Morgan, (815) 988-0216, blake.morgan@agentfaroteam.testinator.email, 1311 S. Route 59, Naperville, IL 60564

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## Terms of Use · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/terms
Summary: The ground rules for using blakemorganhomes.com. Plain language, no surprises.

Policies Terms of Use
The ground rules for using blakemorganhomes.com. Plain language, no surprises.
Effective September 1, 2026.
What this site is
blakemorganhomes.com is the professional website of Blake Morgan, Real Estate Broker with john greene Realtor, licensed in Illinois. It exists so you can learn about Blake's work, the neighborhoods served, and how to get in touch. By using it you agree to these terms.
Information, not advice
Neighborhood descriptions, market figures, calculators and guides on this site are general information. They are not legal, tax, lending or appraisal advice, and they are not an offer to buy or sell any property. Market figures show the source they came from wherever they appear; calculators show their assumptions. Confirm anything that matters to a decision with the relevant professional.
Property information
Properties shown on this site are transactions Blake represented, compiled as described on each listing page. The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits. Prices, dates and features are believed accurate at the time of publication and are not guaranteed.
Brokerage relationship
Nothing on this site creates an agency relationship. Representation begins only with a written agreement with john greene Realtor. Fair housing applies to everything Blake does; see https://blakemorganhomes.com/fair-housing.
Content and intellectual property
Text, photographs and design on this site belong to Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor, or AgentFaro, or are used with permission. You may link to any page. You may not copy the site, its photographs or its written content for republication without permission.
Acceptable use
Do not use the contact forms to send spam, marketing, or anything unlawful, and do not attempt to interfere with the site or its hosting. Submissions are rate-limited and filtered.
Links to other sites
Pages may link to third-party sites (public records, government resources, lenders). Those sites have their own terms and privacy practices, and this site is not responsible for their content.
No warranty; limitation of liability
The site is provided as is. To the fullest extent the law allows, Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor and AgentFaro are not liable for losses arising from reliance on information on this site or from its unavailability.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
Changes and contact
These terms are versioned; the effective date below changes when the wording does. Questions: Blake Morgan, (815) 988-0216, blake.morgan@agentfaroteam.testinator.email, 1311 S. Route 59, Naperville, IL 60564.

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## Cookie Policy · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/cookies
Summary: This site does not use cookies. Here is exactly what it stores instead.

Policies Cookie Policy
This site does not use cookies. Here is exactly what it stores instead.
Effective September 1, 2026.
No cookies
blakemorganhomes.com sets no cookies of any kind: no advertising cookies, no analytics cookies, no session cookies. There is no consent banner because there is nothing to consent to.
What the site stores in your browser
One value: your light-or-dark theme choice, saved in your browser's local storage under the key "faro-theme" when you use the theme toggle. It stays on your device, is never sent anywhere, and you can clear it in your browser settings at any time. If you never touch the toggle, nothing is stored.
Third parties
Pages load no third-party scripts, fonts or embeds that could set their own cookies. Images and files are served from this site's own address.
If that changes
If a future version of the site adds anything that stores or reads data in your browser beyond the theme preference, this page will list it first and any legally required consent will be asked for before it runs. The current version is always at https://blakemorganhomes.com/cookies.

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## Accessibility Statement · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/accessibility
Summary: Blake's site is built to work for everyone, including people using screen readers, keyboards, and reduced-motion settings.

Policies Accessibility Statement
Blake's site is built to work for everyone, including people using screen readers, keyboards, and reduced-motion settings.
Effective September 1, 2026.
Our standard
The site is designed to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at level AA. Every page is checked by automated accessibility testing in both light and dark color schemes before it is published, and a page that fails is not published.
What that means in practice
Every page works with JavaScript turned off. Every page can be navigated by keyboard, with a visible focus indicator and a skip-to-content link. Text and background colors meet contrast minimums in both themes. Images carry descriptive alternative text. Motion is limited to short transitions and is switched off when your system asks for reduced motion. Forms have labels, and errors are announced to assistive technology.
Known limitations
Property photographs are described by their captions, which may not capture every detail of a room. The calculators are keyboard-operable but present results in tables that are easier to scan visually; each also has a plain-text summary.
Tell us
If any part of this site is hard to use, please say so: (815) 988-0216 or blake.morgan@agentfaroteam.testinator.email. Describe the page and what happened, and it will be fixed or an alternative provided.

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## Fair Housing · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/fair-housing
Summary: Blake Morgan and john greene Realtor support and follow the letter and spirit of the Fair Housing Act.

Policies Fair Housing
Blake Morgan and john greene Realtor support and follow the letter and spirit of the Fair Housing Act.
Effective September 1, 2026.
Equal Housing Opportunity
Everyone is welcome to buy, sell, rent, or finance housing with Blake's help, and every client receives the same professional service. Under the federal Fair Housing Act it is unlawful to discriminate in the sale, rental or financing of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, familial status, disability.
Illinois law (the Illinois Human Rights Act) adds further protected classes, including ancestry, age, marital status, military status, order of protection status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, source of income.
What this means on this site
Neighborhood pages describe housing stock, geography, amenities and market figures. They do not describe who lives in a place, characterize a neighborhood by the people in it, or rate schools as a proxy for anything. If a page ever reads otherwise, it is a mistake, and the contact below will fix it.
Blake does not steer clients toward or away from any area on the basis of a protected class and shows every property a client is qualified for and interested in.
Accessibility of housing
Buyers and renters with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations in rules, policies and services, and to make reasonable modifications to a home. Ask and it will be part of the search from the start.
If you believe your rights were violated
You may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at hud.gov/fairhousing or by calling 1-800-669-9777, or with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (https://dhr.illinois.gov). You may also tell john greene Realtor directly.
Contact
Blake Morgan, (815) 988-0216, blake.morgan@agentfaroteam.testinator.email, 1311 S. Route 59, Naperville, IL 60564

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## Mortgage payment calculator · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/mortgage-calculator
Summary: The full monthly number, not just principal and interest: taxes, insurance and HOA included, with every assumption stated.

Tools Mortgage payment calculator
The full monthly number, not just principal and interest: taxes, insurance and HOA included, with every assumption stated.
Total monthly payment — per month
Loan amount
$496,000
Principal and interest
—
Property tax
$1,033
Insurance
$125
HOA
$0
Total interest over the loan
—
Assumptions in the worked example
20% down payment
30-year fixed loan
Property tax at 2% of price per year (enter the real bill for the town you are looking at)
Homeowner's insurance at $1,500 per year
No HOA
Monthly payment by rate
Rate P&I Total monthly Interest over 30 years
5.00% $2,663 $3,821 $462,549
5.50% $2,816 $3,975 $517,844
6.00% $2,974 $4,132 $574,557
6.50% $3,135 $4,293 $632,621
7.00% $3,300 $4,458 $691,964
Estimates for planning. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the closing statement are the real numbers.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted. I do this every week.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist
Glossary

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## How much home can you afford? · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/affordability
Summary: Income, monthly debts and down payment to a price band, using the debt-to-income limits lenders actually apply.

Tools How much home can you afford?
Income, monthly debts and down payment to a price band, using the debt-to-income limits lenders actually apply.
Price you can afford —
Largest monthly housing payment
$2,800
Loan amount
—
Principal and interest
—
Property tax
—
Insurance
$125
Assumptions in the worked example
Property tax at 2% of price per year
Homeowner's insurance at $1,500 per year
Housing payment capped at 28% of gross income, all debts at 36%
Price band by income
At 6.5% (an assumed rate; none is on file for this site) with $600 in other monthly debts and $125,000 down, using a 28% front-end and 36% back-end debt-to-income limit. Lenders vary; some allow more.
Household income Max housing payment Price Loan
$80,000 $1,800 $308,624 $183,624
$120,000 $2,800 $433,822 $308,822
$160,000 $3,733 $550,673 $425,673
$200,000 $4,667 $667,525 $542,525
$250,000 $5,833 $813,589 $688,589
Estimates for planning. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the closing statement are the real numbers.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted. I do this every week.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Mortgage calculator
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist
Glossary

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## Closing cost estimator · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/closing-costs
Summary: What buyers and sellers pay at the table beyond the price, line by line, with Illinois transfer taxes where the platform holds them.

Tools Closing cost estimator
What buyers and sellers pay at the table beyond the price, line by line, with Illinois transfer taxes where the platform holds them.
For a $620,000 home
Buyer side
Item Typical range
Lender origination and underwriting Set by the lender; ask for the Loan Estimate. $3,100 to $6,200
Appraisal $450 to $750
Credit report and flood certification $50 to $120
Lender's title insurance $1,240 to $2,480
Settlement or closing fee $400 to $900
Home inspection Paid at inspection, before closing. $400 to $700
Attorney Customary in Illinois for both sides. $500 to $1,200
Recording fees $100 to $250
Prepaid interest and escrow reserves Depends on the closing date and the tax and insurance escrow the lender requires. $3,100 to $9,300
Survey (if required) $400 to $700
Estimated total (ranged items only) $9,740 to $22,600
Seller side
Item Typical range
Brokerage commission As agreed in writing in your listing agreement. varies
Owner's title insurance $1,860 to $3,720
Illinois state transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of price. $620
County transfer tax $0.25 per $500 of price. $310
Municipal transfer tax Some municipalities (Chicago, Aurora and Bolingbrook among them; Naperville has none) levy their own transfer tax; the closing attorney confirms the exact amount for the property. varies
Attorney $500 to $1,200
Settlement fee and payoff processing $300 to $800
Property tax credit to the buyer Illinois property taxes are paid a year in arrears, so the seller credits the buyer at closing for taxes accrued but not yet billed. Often the largest seller-side number; it depends on the closing date and the last bill. varies
Mortgage payoff Your remaining balance plus interest through the payoff date. varies
Estimated total (ranged items only) $3,590 to $6,650
Transfer taxes shown are the Illinois statutory rates; municipal taxes and customs vary by town.
Estimates for planning. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the closing statement are the real numbers.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted. I do this every week.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist
Glossary

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## What is your home worth? · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/home-value
Summary: Not an algorithm's guess. I pull the recent closings around your address and send you a real range, usually within a day.

Tools What is your home worth?
Not an algorithm's guess. I pull the recent closings around your address and send you a real range, usually within a day.
Free, no obligation Tell me the address and I'll do the rest
I look at what actually closed near you in the last few months, adjust for your home, and send a range with the comparables. No automated estimate, no pressure.
A real range from recent closings, not a model
Sent by email, usually within one business day
No listing agreement, no follow-up unless you want it

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## Home buyer checklist · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/buyer-checklist
Summary: Twelve steps from pre-approval to keys, in the order they actually happen.

Tools Home buyer checklist
Twelve steps from pre-approval to keys, in the order they actually happen.
Step 1 Get pre-approved, not pre-qualified
A pre-approval letter from a lender who has seen your documents is what makes an offer credible. Do this before the first showing.
Step 2 Decide the constraints that actually rule homes out
Commute, budget ceiling, must-have room count, school district if it matters to you. Everything else is preference.
Step 3 Know the full monthly number
Principal and interest, property taxes, insurance, HOA or assessment, and a maintenance reserve. Use the mortgage calculator with real tax figures for the towns you are considering.
Step 4 Walk the neighborhood at different hours
A weekday evening and a Saturday morning tell you more than any listing photo.
Step 5 Read the disclosures before you offer
Seller disclosure, HOA documents where they apply, and the tax bill. Ask about anything that is blank.
Step 6 Write the offer with contingencies you understand
Inspection, financing, appraisal and attorney review each protect something specific. Know what you are giving up if you waive one.
Step 7 Attend the inspection
The report is useful; watching the inspector explain the furnace is more useful.
Step 8 Line up the attorney early
Attorney review in Illinois happens on a short clock after acceptance. Have one chosen before you offer.
Step 9 Lock the rate when the numbers work
Ask the lender what the lock costs and how long it runs. Do not wait for a better week.
Step 10 Keep your finances still
No new credit, no large deposits without a paper trail, no job changes between application and closing.
Step 11 Do the final walk-through
Confirm repairs, confirm what stays, run the water and the appliances. This is the last look before the keys.
Step 12 Bring what closing needs
Government ID, the wire or cashier's check for funds to close arranged with the title company, and proof of homeowner's insurance.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted. I do this every week.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Seller checklist
Glossary

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## Home seller checklist · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/tools/seller-checklist
Summary: From the first pricing conversation to closing day, what to do and when.

Tools Home seller checklist
From the first pricing conversation to closing day, what to do and when.
Step 1 Start with a pricing conversation, not a number
The right price comes from what closed nearby recently, adjusted for your home. A number chosen first and defended later costs weeks.
Step 2 Decide what to fix and what to leave
Repairs that return their cost are usually small and visible: paint, fixtures, the front door. Ask before spending on a kitchen.
Step 3 Gather the paperwork
Last tax bill, survey if you have one, utility history, HOA documents, permits for any work, warranties that transfer.
Step 4 Complete the disclosure honestly
Every known defect, in writing. It is the law, and an undisclosed issue surfaces at inspection anyway, with a worse outcome.
Step 5 Declutter, then stage
Half the furniture, all of the counters clear, personal photos down. Staging is included in the listing plan; the decluttering is yours.
Step 6 Photography day
Lights on, blinds open, cars out of the driveway, pets and their things out of sight. The photos are the first showing.
Step 7 Plan for showings
A lockbox and a showing window that works for your household. Vacant for showings beats present for showings.
Step 8 Review offers on the whole picture
Price, financing strength, contingencies, closing date, and what the buyer asked to be included. The highest number is not always the best offer.
Step 9 Prepare for inspection requests
Expect a request. Decide in advance what you will repair, credit, or decline.
Step 10 Know your closing math
Payoff, transfer taxes, the property-tax credit to the buyer, commission and attorney fees. The closing-costs estimator shows the shape of it.
Step 11 Arrange the move and the utilities
Final readings on closing day, forwarding address filed, and the house broom-clean with all keys, openers and manuals left behind.
Step 12 Closing day
Government ID, keys, and the wiring instructions for your proceeds confirmed by phone with the title company, never by email alone.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted. I do this every week.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Glossary

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## Real estate glossary · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/glossary
Summary: The terms that come up between the first showing and closing, in plain words.

Tools Real estate glossary
The terms that come up between the first showing and closing, in plain words.
Appraisal
An independent estimate of a home's value, ordered by the lender, that the loan amount is checked against.
Appraisal gap
The difference between the contract price and a lower appraised value; the buyer covers it in cash unless the contract says otherwise.
Attorney review
A short period after a contract is accepted, customary in Illinois, in which each side's attorney may propose changes or cancel.
Closing
The meeting, or the day, when documents are signed, funds move, and ownership transfers.
Closing costs
Fees and prepaid items paid at closing beyond the purchase price: lender fees, title, recording, taxes, attorney.
Comparable sales (comps)
Recently closed homes similar in size, condition and location, used to set a price or support an appraisal.
Contingency
A condition in the contract that must be met for the sale to proceed, such as financing, inspection or appraisal.
Days on market (DOM)
The number of days a listing has been active before going under contract.
Debt-to-income ratio (DTI)
Monthly debt payments divided by gross monthly income; lenders cap it to size a loan.
Disclosure
The seller's written statement of known defects and conditions, required by law.
Down payment
The part of the price paid in cash rather than borrowed.
Earnest money
A deposit made with the offer to show commitment, held in escrow and applied at closing.
Escrow
Money held by a neutral third party: earnest money before closing, or the tax and insurance reserve the lender collects with each payment.
Equal Housing Opportunity
The federal guarantee that housing is available to everyone regardless of protected class, under the Fair Housing Act.
HOA / assessment
A homeowners' association fee for shared property and services in a condominium or planned community.
Inspection
A buyer-ordered examination of a home's condition and systems, usually within days of an accepted contract.
Interest rate lock
A lender's commitment to hold a quoted rate for a set period while the loan closes.
List price
The asking price on a listing; the sale price is what a buyer actually pays.
List-to-sale ratio
Sale price divided by list price; a measure of how close to asking homes are closing.
MLS
The multiple listing service: the database brokerages share to market and find listings.
Pre-approval
A lender's conditional commitment based on verified documents; stronger than a pre-qualification, which is based on stated figures.
Principal and interest (P&I)
The part of a mortgage payment that repays the loan and its interest, before taxes and insurance.
Private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Insurance the borrower pays when the down payment is under 20%, protecting the lender.
Proration
Splitting a cost such as property tax or HOA dues between buyer and seller according to the closing date.
Title
The legal right of ownership; title insurance protects against claims and defects in it.
Transfer tax
A tax on the sale of real estate charged by the state, county, or municipality, computed on the price.
Under contract
A listing with an accepted offer that has not yet closed; contingencies may still be open.
Walk-through
The buyer's final visit before closing to confirm the home's condition and agreed repairs.
Want the numbers for a specific home?
Real taxes, real HOA, the actual rate you were quoted. I do this every week.
Contact Blake
Related tools
Mortgage calculator
Affordability
Closing costs
Home value request
Buyer checklist
Seller checklist

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## Buying a home in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/services/buy
Summary: The elimination work happens before you get in the car. We start with your constraints, I build a shortlist worth your Saturday, and then I walk the house properly: crawlspace, furnace label, the things that cost money later.

Services Buying a home
The elimination work happens before you get in the car. We start with your constraints, I build a shortlist worth your Saturday, and then I walk the house properly: crawlspace, furnace label, the things that cost money later.
How it works
The work that decides your search happens before you get in a car. We start with the constraints you actually have, budget, commute, schools and timeline, and I use them to rule places out. A shortlist worth your Saturday is usually five homes, not twenty.
At the house itself I am checking what it will cost you to own: the age of the furnace and water heater, what the crawlspace says about water, how the ground slopes away from the foundation. You get that read before you write an offer, while it can still change the number.
Talk to Blake Read the FAQ
★★★★★ My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville ★★★★★ Blake was a phenomenal help! My husband and I were first time home buyers and Blake took us through the entire process with knowledge patience and kindness. He became the first and last person I'd txt every day and when I needed to see a house he made it happen. Would not have found our dream home without him!
Margarita M. Bought a single-family home in Montgomery
By neighborhood
Naperville
Naperville, IL
homes for sale in Naperville IL → Lisle
Lisle, IL
homes for sale in Lisle IL → Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
homes for sale in Downers Grove IL → Addison
Addison, IL
homes for sale in Addison IL → Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
homes for sale in Elmhurst IL → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL
homes for sale in Bolingbrook IL → Mokena
Mokena, IL
homes for sale in Mokena IL → Elgin
Elgin, IL
homes for sale in Elgin IL →

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## Selling your home in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/services/sell
Summary: A pricing analysis built on what actually closed nearby, honest advice about which prep returns its cost and which doesn't, and a listing that reaches buyers where they're already searching.

Services Selling your home
A pricing analysis built on what actually closed nearby, honest advice about which prep returns its cost and which doesn't, and a listing that reaches buyers where they're already searching.
How it works
Pricing comes off what actually closed near you in the last ninety days, not off what your neighbors are asking. You will see the comparable sales yourself, and you will get a straight answer about which improvements return their cost before listing and which ones you should skip.
Then the listing has to reach buyers where they are already looking, with photography and copy that survive a phone screen. When offers arrive we read them properly, terms as well as price, because the highest number is not always the one that closes.
Talk to Blake Read the FAQ
★★★★★ My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville ★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
By neighborhood
Naperville
Naperville, IL
sell your home in Naperville → Lisle
Lisle, IL
sell your home in Lisle → Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
sell your home in Downers Grove → Addison
Addison, IL
sell your home in Addison → Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
sell your home in Elmhurst → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL
sell your home in Bolingbrook → Mokena
Mokena, IL
sell your home in Mokena → Elgin
Elgin, IL
sell your home in Elgin →

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## First-time buyers in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/services/first-time-buyers
Summary: Most of my five-star reviews come from people buying their first home. Lender introductions, plain language, and a pace that lets you ask me the same question twice without feeling like a nuisance.

Services First-time buyers
Most of my five-star reviews come from people buying their first home. Lender introductions, plain language, and a pace that lets you ask me the same question twice without feeling like a nuisance.
How it works
Most of the reviews on this site came from people buying their first home, so none of this assumes you have done it before. The first conversation is not about houses. It is about the monthly number, which in this area means taxes and sometimes an HOA on top of principal and interest.
If you do not have a lender, I will introduce you to one, and that conversation commits you to nothing. From there you can ask me the same question three times without it being a problem. That is the job.
Talk to Blake Read the FAQ
★★★★★ My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville ★★★★★ Blake was a phenomenal help! My husband and I were first time home buyers and Blake took us through the entire process with knowledge patience and kindness. He became the first and last person I'd txt every day and when I needed to see a house he made it happen. Would not have found our dream home without him!
Margarita M. Bought a single-family home in Montgomery
By neighborhood
Naperville
Naperville, IL
homes for sale in Naperville IL → Lisle
Lisle, IL
homes for sale in Lisle IL → Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
homes for sale in Downers Grove IL → Addison
Addison, IL
homes for sale in Addison IL → Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
homes for sale in Elmhurst IL → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL
homes for sale in Bolingbrook IL → Mokena
Mokena, IL
homes for sale in Mokena IL → Elgin
Elgin, IL
homes for sale in Elgin IL →

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## Relocating to the suburbs in Naperville · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/services/relocation
Summary: Moving in from out of state with no local network? Video tours to rule houses out, orientation on schools and commutes, and one trip planned so you see the right five homes instead of twenty-five.

Services Relocating to the suburbs
Moving in from out of state with no local network? Video tours to rule houses out, orientation on schools and commutes, and one trip planned so you see the right five homes instead of twenty-five.
How it works
Moving in from out of state, the expensive mistake is flying in to look at houses before you have chosen a town. Commute anchor first, then housing stock, then schools if they are filtering rather than informing. That conversation happens on a call, not on a plane.
I walk properties on video and tell you what I would tell you standing there, which is how most homes get ruled out. By the time you land, the list should be short enough to see properly in one trip.
Talk to Blake Read the FAQ
★★★★★ My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville ★★★★★ Working with Blake Morgan was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He was always quick to respond to all my questions — no matter the time — and his communication was top-notch throughout the entire process. Blake showed up to every showing we requested and went above and beyond to make both selling my home and purchasing a new one completely stress-free.
He truly made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming process feel easy and seamless. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and I will definitely be recommending Blake to all my friends, family, and future referrals.
If you're looking for someone who's professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping you every step of the way, Blake Morgan is the one to call!
Danny E. Bought and sold a single-family home in Plainfield
By neighborhood
Naperville
Naperville, IL
homes for sale in Naperville IL → Lisle
Lisle, IL
homes for sale in Lisle IL → Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
homes for sale in Downers Grove IL → Addison
Addison, IL
homes for sale in Addison IL → Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL
homes for sale in Elmhurst IL → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL
homes for sale in Bolingbrook IL → Mokena
Mokena, IL
homes for sale in Mokena IL → Elgin
Elgin, IL
homes for sale in Elgin IL →

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## Illinois Real Estate: Naperville, Lisle, Downers Grove, Addison, Elmhurst, Bolingbrook, Mokena and Elgin

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois
Summary: Blake Morgan, Real Estate Broker licensed in Illinois, working Naperville, Lisle, Downers Grove, Addison, Elmhurst, Bolingbrook, Mokena, Elgin. Homes for sale, monthly market reports and neighborhood guides for each.

Where I am licensed Illinois real estate, town by town
I hold an Illinois real estate license and work 8 markets across the Naperville area. Pick a town for its homes, market report and neighborhoods.
Towns I work in Illinois
Eight markets, each with its own page for homes, the monthly report, and selling.
Naperville
Naperville, IL 60540, 60564
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. This is my home market, and my office is on Route 59.
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Lisle
Lisle, IL 60532
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Lisle sits on the BNSF Metra line just east of Naperville, pairing Morton Arboretum frontage with quiet 1970s subdivisions.
$414K median value -6.5% YoY 49 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Downers Grove pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with express BNSF Metra service that puts riders in the Loop in under half an hour.
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Addison
Addison, IL 60101
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Addison holds the value end of northeast DuPage, with postwar homes on generous lots and quick access to I-290 and I-355 for buyers who commute in more than one direction.
$420K median value +7.7% YoY 45 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Elmhurst is the established option in northeast DuPage and the closest to the city of any market I work: mature trees, a college, a downtown that has been reinvesting for a decade, and constant teardown-rebuild pressure on older ranches.
$753K median value +15.8% YoY 46 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Bolingbrook is planned-subdivision country in the southwest corridor, where Will County pricing still leaves room for first-time buyers and townhome inventory moves quickly under $300,000..
$405K median value +4.1% YoY 44 avg days 1 of my listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Mokena
Mokena, IL 60448
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Mokena sits southeast along the Rock Island Metra line, trading a longer commute for larger lots and a small downtown that has quietly filled in around the platform.
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 of my listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Elgin
Elgin, IL 60124
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Kane County along the Fox River is the northwest edge of my service area, and the market where a buyer’s dollar goes furthest.
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days 1 of my listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Licensed and verifiable My Illinois license
License type
IL Broker
License number
475212620
Brokerage
john greene Realtor
Verify it yourself: Illinois license lookup
My transactions here Four closings and three active listings in Illinois
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Illinois properties I personally represented.
Active · 25d
$275,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,460 sqft
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Active · 60d
$529,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sqft
3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
Active
$347,500
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 sqft
10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448
Represented the buyer
$807,500 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft Closed July 31, 2026
Represented the buyer
$545,000 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft Closed July 31, 2026
Represented the buyer
$485,000 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft Closed June 26, 2026
Represented the buyer
$360,000 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft Closed June 1, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Thinking about a move?
Start with a conversation and a real pricing analysis. No commitment, no pressure, and you'll know your numbers either way.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Naperville, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville
Summary: Naperville, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $620K, 42 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Naperville, IL 60540, 60564 Naperville, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Naperville. Median value $620K, 42 days on market.
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. This is my home market, and my office is on Route 59. Naperville runs from the walkable Riverwalk district and pre-war streets near downtown out to the 1990s-and-newer subdivisions south of 75th Street, split between District 203 and District 204 schools. Buyers come for the schools and the Metra line to Union Station, then find out the price spread between the north and south halves of town is wide enough to change the search.
I work Naperville the same way as every other town here: comparable sales first, then the house.
$620K median value -4.6% YoY 42 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Naperville · 57,135 homes 57,135 homes $620K median 42d avg DOM
Start the conversation Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Naperville
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Lisle, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle
Summary: Lisle, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $414K, 49 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Lisle, IL 60532 Lisle, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Lisle. Median value $414K, 49 days on market.
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Lisle sits on the BNSF Metra line just east of Naperville, pairing Morton Arboretum frontage with quiet 1970s subdivisions. Housing stock is older and lots run larger than the newer tracts south of Naperville, and my closings include a recent sale here.
I have closed one transaction in Lisle; the properties are below.
$414K median value -6.5% YoY 49 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Lisle · 10,466 homes 10,466 homes $414K median 49d avg DOM
My transactions here One closing in Lisle
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Lisle properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$807,500 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft Closed July 31, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Start the conversation Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Lisle
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Downers Grove, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove
Summary: Downers Grove, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $541K, 36 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Downers Grove, IL 60515 Downers Grove, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Downers Grove. Median value $541K, 36 days on market.
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Downers Grove pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with express BNSF Metra service that puts riders in the Loop in under half an hour. Housing stock is older than the newer south-Naperville tracts, and my closings include a recent sale here.
I have closed one transaction in Downers Grove; the properties are below.
$541K median value +6% YoY 36 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Downers Grove · 21,527 homes 21,527 homes $541K median 36d avg DOM
My transactions here One closing in Downers Grove
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Downers Grove properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$485,000 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft Closed June 26, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Start the conversation Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Downers Grove
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Addison, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/addison
Summary: Addison, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $420K, 45 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Addison, IL 60101 Addison, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Addison. Median value $420K, 45 days on market.
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Addison holds the value end of northeast DuPage, with postwar homes on generous lots and quick access to I-290 and I-355 for buyers who commute in more than one direction. My closings include a recent sale here.
I have closed one transaction in Addison; the properties are below.
$420K median value +7.7% YoY 45 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Addison · 13,266 homes 13,266 homes $420K median 45d avg DOM
My transactions here One closing in Addison
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Addison properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$545,000 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft Closed July 31, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Start the conversation Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Addison
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Elmhurst, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elmhurst
Summary: Elmhurst, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $753K, 46 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Elmhurst, IL 60126 Elmhurst, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Elmhurst. Median value $753K, 46 days on market.
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Elmhurst is the established option in northeast DuPage and the closest to the city of any market I work: mature trees, a college, a downtown that has been reinvesting for a decade, and constant teardown-rebuild pressure on older ranches. My closings include a recent sale here.
I have closed one transaction in Elmhurst; the properties are below.
$753K median value +15.8% YoY 46 avg days
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Elmhurst · 17,753 homes 17,753 homes $753K median 46d avg DOM
My transactions here One closing in Elmhurst
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Elmhurst properties I personally represented.
Represented the buyer
$360,000 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft Closed June 1, 2026
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Start the conversation Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Elmhurst
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Bolingbrook, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook
Summary: Bolingbrook, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $405K, 44 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Bolingbrook, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Bolingbrook. Median value $405K, 44 days on market.
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Bolingbrook is planned-subdivision country in the southwest corridor, where Will County pricing still leaves room for first-time buyers and townhome inventory moves quickly under $300,000.
I have one active listing in Bolingbrook; the properties are below.
$405K median value +4.1% YoY 44 avg days 1 of my listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Bolingbrook · 24,498 homes 24,498 homes $405K median 44d avg DOM
My transactions here One active listing in Bolingbrook
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Bolingbrook properties I personally represented.
Active · 25d
$275,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,460 sqft
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Start the conversation Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Bolingbrook
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Mokena, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena
Summary: Mokena, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $508K, 41 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Mokena, IL 60448 Mokena, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Mokena. Median value $508K, 41 days on market.
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Mokena sits southeast along the Rock Island Metra line, trading a longer commute for larger lots and a small downtown that has quietly filled in around the platform. Will County pricing here still leaves room for first-time buyers.
I have one active listing in Mokena; the properties are below.
$508K median value +18.2% YoY 41 avg days 1 of my listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Mokena · 7,602 homes 7,602 homes $508K median 41d avg DOM
My transactions here One active listing in Mokena
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Mokena properties I personally represented.
Active
$347,500
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 sqft
10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Start the conversation Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Mokena
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Elgin, IL Real Estate: Homes, Market Report, Neighborhoods

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin
Summary: Elgin, IL with Blake Morgan: homes for sale, the monthly market report (median $368K, 48 days on market), selling, and neighborhood guides.

Elgin, IL 60124 Elgin, IL real estate
Homes for sale, the monthly market report, selling, and the neighborhoods, all on one page for Elgin. Median value $368K, 48 days on market.
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Kane County along the Fox River is the northwest edge of my service area, and the market where a buyer’s dollar goes furthest. Far-west Elgin around Bowes Creek is newer construction on golf-course and prairie parcels, while the older river neighborhoods hold Victorian and craftsman stock at prices that would be impossible in DuPage. The trade is distance: this is a car-first market with a longer run into the city.
I have one active listing in Elgin; the properties are below.
$368K median value +4.5% YoY 48 avg days 1 of my listing here
Homes for sale Market report Sell your home here
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Elgin · 40,523 homes 40,523 homes $368K median 48d avg DOM
My transactions here One active listing in Elgin
Not a feed of everything on the market: these are the Elgin properties I personally represented.
Active · 60d
$529,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sqft
3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Start the conversation Tell me what you're trying to do
Buying, selling, or still deciding, a short note is enough to start. You'll get a real reply from me, not an auto-responder.
A person reads every message
No drip campaign, no lead-sharing with other agents
Happy to answer one question and leave it there
Talk to someone who works Elgin
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Homes for Sale in Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Naperville (Naperville 60540). Median value $620,000, 42 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Naperville, IL 60540, 60564 Homes for Sale in Naperville, IL
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. This is my home market, and my office is on Route 59. Naperville runs from the walkable Riverwalk district and pre-war streets near downtown out to the 1990s-and-newer subdivisions south of 75th Street, split between District 203 and District 204 schools. Buyers come for the schools and the Metra line to Union Station, then find out the price spread between the north and south halves of town is wide enough to change the search.
Buying in Naperville right now means moving at the neighborhood's pace, not the headlines'. Homes here are averaging 42 days on market against a median value of $620,000, and 1,643 homes closed in the last twelve months. I do not have a listing in Naperville at the moment, so ask me what is coming up before it gets there.
My read on Naperville is block by block, not town-wide: which streets trade above the Naperville median and why, what the last ninety days of closings actually looked like, and when a list price is testing the market rather than reflecting it. Buyers get comps at the school-boundary level, an offer strategy calibrated to real competition, and honest advice when walking away is the right call.
$620K median value -4.6% 12-month change 42 avg days on market 75% owner-occupied
Naperville · live neighborhood data 57,135 homes $620K median 42d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Talk to someone who works Naperville
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Naperville Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Naperville closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Naperville, IL 60540, 60564 Naperville Market Report · IL Home Values
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. This is my home market, and my office is on Route 59. Naperville runs from the walkable Riverwalk district and pre-war streets near downtown out to the 1990s-and-newer subdivisions south of 75th Street, split between District 203 and District 204 schools. Buyers come for the schools and the Metra line to Union Station, then find out the price spread between the north and south halves of town is wide enough to change the search.
The Naperville median sold price stands at $620,000 as of May 2026, -4.6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $650,000 in June 2025. 1,643 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.3% of list price most recently, with 42 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Naperville pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. For a street-level read of what your home would actually command this month, ask me for the full analysis.
Get your home's number See Naperville listings
Naperville median sold · trailing 12 months $620K median sold -4.6% year over year 42d on market
Twelve months of Naperville closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $650,000 211 215 46 101.1%
July 2025 $640,000 202 190 48 100.4%
August 2025 $585,000 167 148 50 99.2%
September 2025 $515,000 126 158 54 98.9%
October 2025 $545,000 135 133 51 98.8%
November 2025 $525,000 107 67 55 98.7%
December 2025 $541,000 120 64 64 99.3%
January 2026 $600,000 83 123 71 99.3%
February 2026 $570,000 81 142 43 98.7%
March 2026 $538,500 112 177 46 99.6%
April 2026 $599,950 150 240 45 100.5%
May 2026 $620,000 149 265 42 100.3%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Talk to someone who works Naperville
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Sell Your Home in Naperville, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/naperville/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Naperville? Median value $620,000, -4.6% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Naperville, IL 60540, 60564 Sell Your Home in Naperville, IL
Naperville, IL holds about 57,135 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1990. This is my home market, and my office is on Route 59. Naperville runs from the walkable Riverwalk district and pre-war streets near downtown out to the 1990s-and-newer subdivisions south of 75th Street, split between District 203 and District 204 schools. Buyers come for the schools and the Metra line to Union Station, then find out the price spread between the north and south halves of town is wide enough to change the search.
Naperville sellers are working with a median value of $620,000, -4.6% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 100.3% of list price in May 2026, with 42 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Naperville closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Naperville neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Naperville market report
$620K Naperville median value
-4.6% 12-month change
100.3% list-to-sale last month
42 avg days on market
★★★★★ My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Blake to buy our first home, and honestly can't imagine doing it without him. From the first showing it was obvious he lives and breathes Naperville real estate. Half the time he knew the ins and outs of a house before we even walked in.
Where he really shines is during showings. He checked foundations, crawled into the crawlspace, tracked down manufacturing dates on the furnace/water heater, took quick notes on everything— and spotted little things I wouldn't have even thought of. We'd ask a random question in the driveway and he'd circle back with an answer later, even ones we forgot we asked.
He was always available too. Late-night texts, early calls, weekend walk-throughs, endless “what ifs.” Never felt rushed or like we were bugging him—we always felt like his #1 priority.
Bottom line, Blake is hardworking, super knowledgeable, and actually cares. We can't recommend enough! Thanks Blake!
Adrian W. Bought a single-family home in Pembroke Greens, Naperville
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Naperville sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Naperville closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Naperville neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
When an offer comes in we sit down and read it properly, terms as well as price.
Talk to someone who works Naperville
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Homes for Sale in Lisle, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Lisle (Lisle 60532). Median value $413,750, 49 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Lisle, IL 60532 Homes for Sale in Lisle, IL
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Lisle sits on the BNSF Metra line just east of Naperville, pairing Morton Arboretum frontage with quiet 1970s subdivisions. Housing stock is older and lots run larger than the newer tracts south of Naperville, and my closings include a recent sale here.
Buying in Lisle right now means moving at the neighborhood's pace, not the headlines'. Homes here are averaging 49 days on market against a median value of $413,750, and 231 homes closed in the last twelve months. I do not have a listing in Lisle at the moment, so ask me what is coming up before it gets there.
My read on Lisle is block by block, not town-wide: which streets trade above the Lisle median and why, what the last ninety days of closings actually looked like, and when a list price is testing the market rather than reflecting it. Buyers get comps at the school-boundary level, an offer strategy calibrated to real competition, and honest advice when walking away is the right call.
$414K median value -6.5% 12-month change 49 avg days on market 56% owner-occupied
Lisle · live neighborhood data 10,466 homes $414K median 49d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Lisle activity
Sold
$807,500
3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft
526 Spruce Ln, Lisle, IL 60532
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Recent closings Homes recently closed
A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$807,500 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft Closed July 31, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Talk to someone who works Lisle
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Lisle Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Lisle closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Lisle, IL 60532 Lisle Market Report · IL Home Values
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Lisle sits on the BNSF Metra line just east of Naperville, pairing Morton Arboretum frontage with quiet 1970s subdivisions. Housing stock is older and lots run larger than the newer tracts south of Naperville, and my closings include a recent sale here.
The Lisle median sold price stands at $413,750 as of May 2026, -6.5% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $531,000 in October 2025. 231 homes closed over the period, averaging 99.9% of list price most recently, with 49 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Lisle pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. For a street-level read of what your home would actually command this month, ask me for the full analysis.
Get your home's number See Lisle listings
Lisle median sold · trailing 12 months $414K median sold -6.5% year over year 49d on market
Twelve months of Lisle closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $442,500 28 25 36 102.5%
July 2025 $410,000 25 25 49 99.6%
August 2025 $465,000 26 17 49 100%
September 2025 $459,000 13 23 37 100.3%
October 2025 $531,000 22 25 45 99.5%
November 2025 $380,000 19 17 45 98.2%
December 2025 $421,500 20 11 56 98.9%
January 2026 $422,500 10 14 40 98.5%
February 2026 $430,000 10 23 37 98.7%
March 2026 $471,500 22 25 35 101.7%
April 2026 $451,000 18 35 34 100.5%
May 2026 $413,750 18 35 49 99.9%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Lisle closings.
Sold
$807,500
3 bd · 4 ba · 3,382 sqft
526 Spruce Ln, Lisle, IL 60532
Talk to someone who works Lisle
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Sell Your Home in Lisle, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/lisle/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Lisle? Median value $413,750, -6.5% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Lisle, IL 60532 Sell Your Home in Lisle, IL
Lisle, IL holds about 10,466 homes, 56% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1983. Lisle sits on the BNSF Metra line just east of Naperville, pairing Morton Arboretum frontage with quiet 1970s subdivisions. Housing stock is older and lots run larger than the newer tracts south of Naperville, and my closings include a recent sale here.
Lisle sellers are working with a median value of $413,750, -6.5% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 99.9% of list price in May 2026, with 49 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Lisle closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Lisle neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Lisle market report
$414K Lisle median value
-6.5% 12-month change
99.9% list-to-sale last month
49 avg days on market
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Lisle sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Lisle closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Lisle neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
When an offer comes in we sit down and read it properly, terms as well as price.
Talk to someone who works Lisle
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Homes for Sale in Downers Grove, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Downers Grove (Downers Grove 60515). Median value $540,500, 36 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Downers Grove, IL 60515 Homes for Sale in Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Downers Grove pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with express BNSF Metra service that puts riders in the Loop in under half an hour. Housing stock is older than the newer south-Naperville tracts, and my closings include a recent sale here.
Buying in Downers Grove right now means moving at the neighborhood's pace, not the headlines'. Homes here are averaging 36 days on market against a median value of $540,500, and 625 homes closed in the last twelve months. I do not have a listing in Downers Grove at the moment, so ask me what is coming up before it gets there.
My read on Downers Grove is block by block, not town-wide: which streets trade above the Downers Grove median and why, what the last ninety days of closings actually looked like, and when a list price is testing the market rather than reflecting it. Buyers get comps at the school-boundary level, an offer strategy calibrated to real competition, and honest advice when walking away is the right call.
$541K median value +6% 12-month change 36 avg days on market 75% owner-occupied
Downers Grove · live neighborhood data 21,527 homes $541K median 36d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Downers Grove activity
Sold
$485,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft
965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove, IL 60515
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Recent closings Homes recently closed
A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$485,000 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft Closed June 26, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Talk to someone who works Downers Grove
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Downers Grove Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Downers Grove closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Downers Grove, IL 60515 Downers Grove Market Report · IL Home Values
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Downers Grove pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with express BNSF Metra service that puts riders in the Loop in under half an hour. Housing stock is older than the newer south-Naperville tracts, and my closings include a recent sale here.
The Downers Grove median sold price stands at $540,500 as of May 2026, +6% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $580,000 in January 2026. 625 homes closed over the period, averaging 103.3% of list price most recently, with 36 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Downers Grove pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. For a street-level read of what your home would actually command this month, ask me for the full analysis.
Get your home's number See Downers Grove listings
Downers Grove median sold · trailing 12 months $541K median sold +6% year over year 36d on market
Twelve months of Downers Grove closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $510,000 65 70 46 101.4%
July 2025 $519,000 70 65 47 100.4%
August 2025 $480,000 53 61 43 102.6%
September 2025 $475,000 60 62 50 100.5%
October 2025 $437,000 59 56 42 99.7%
November 2025 $410,000 38 40 49 99.7%
December 2025 $465,000 43 24 50 99%
January 2026 $580,000 31 49 64 99.5%
February 2026 $535,167 28 53 60 100.9%
March 2026 $472,500 70 58 53 101%
April 2026 $537,500 54 91 50 100.8%
May 2026 $540,500 54 74 36 103.3%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Downers Grove closings.
Sold
$485,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft
965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Talk to someone who works Downers Grove
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Sell Your Home in Downers Grove, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/downers-grove/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Downers Grove? Median value $540,500, +6% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sell Your Home in Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove, IL holds about 21,527 homes, 75% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1974. Downers Grove pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with express BNSF Metra service that puts riders in the Loop in under half an hour. Housing stock is older than the newer south-Naperville tracts, and my closings include a recent sale here.
Downers Grove sellers are working with a median value of $540,500, +6% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 103.3% of list price in May 2026, with 36 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Downers Grove closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Downers Grove neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Downers Grove market report
$541K Downers Grove median value
+6% 12-month change
103.3% list-to-sale last month
36 avg days on market
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Downers Grove sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Downers Grove closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Downers Grove neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
When an offer comes in we sit down and read it properly, terms as well as price.
Talk to someone who works Downers Grove
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Homes for Sale in Addison, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/addison/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Addison (Addison 60101). Median value $420,000, 45 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Addison, IL 60101 Homes for Sale in Addison, IL
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Addison holds the value end of northeast DuPage, with postwar homes on generous lots and quick access to I-290 and I-355 for buyers who commute in more than one direction. My closings include a recent sale here.
Buying in Addison right now means moving at the neighborhood's pace, not the headlines'. Homes here are averaging 45 days on market against a median value of $420,000, and 305 homes closed in the last twelve months. I do not have a listing in Addison at the moment, so ask me what is coming up before it gets there.
My read on Addison is block by block, not town-wide: which streets trade above the Addison median and why, what the last ninety days of closings actually looked like, and when a list price is testing the market rather than reflecting it. Buyers get comps at the school-boundary level, an offer strategy calibrated to real competition, and honest advice when walking away is the right call.
$420K median value +7.7% 12-month change 45 avg days on market 67% owner-occupied
Addison · live neighborhood data 13,266 homes $420K median 45d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Addison activity
Sold
$545,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft
20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison, IL 60101
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Recent closings Homes recently closed
A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$545,000 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft Closed July 31, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Talk to someone who works Addison
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Addison Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/addison/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Addison closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Addison, IL 60101 Addison Market Report · IL Home Values
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Addison holds the value end of northeast DuPage, with postwar homes on generous lots and quick access to I-290 and I-355 for buyers who commute in more than one direction. My closings include a recent sale here.
The Addison median sold price stands at $420,000 as of May 2026, +7.7% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $420,000 in January 2026. 305 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.9% of list price most recently, with 45 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Addison pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. For a street-level read of what your home would actually command this month, ask me for the full analysis.
Get your home's number See Addison listings
Addison median sold · trailing 12 months $420K median sold +7.7% year over year 45d on market
Twelve months of Addison closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $390,000 42 39 43 100.1%
July 2025 $416,515 38 39 49 101.2%
August 2025 $385,000 27 32 41 99.7%
September 2025 $408,000 34 27 47 101.1%
October 2025 $403,710 25 31 45 100%
November 2025 $377,500 24 19 48 100.3%
December 2025 $370,750 20 16 46 98.4%
January 2026 $420,000 11 17 36 98.3%
February 2026 $374,000 14 26 88 100.5%
March 2026 $360,000 25 29 40 99.6%
April 2026 $362,500 26 40 47 100.9%
May 2026 $420,000 19 35 45 100.9%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Addison closings.
Sold
$545,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,299 sqft
20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison, IL 60101
Talk to someone who works Addison
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Sell Your Home in Addison, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/addison/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Addison? Median value $420,000, +7.7% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Addison, IL 60101 Sell Your Home in Addison, IL
Addison, IL holds about 13,266 homes, 67% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1972. Addison holds the value end of northeast DuPage, with postwar homes on generous lots and quick access to I-290 and I-355 for buyers who commute in more than one direction. My closings include a recent sale here.
Addison sellers are working with a median value of $420,000, +7.7% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 100.9% of list price in May 2026, with 45 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Addison closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Addison neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Addison market report
$420K Addison median value
+7.7% 12-month change
100.9% list-to-sale last month
45 avg days on market
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Addison sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Addison closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Addison neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
When an offer comes in we sit down and read it properly, terms as well as price.
Talk to someone who works Addison
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Homes for Sale in Elmhurst, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elmhurst/homes-for-sale
Summary: Buying in Elmhurst (Elmhurst 60126). Median value $752,750, 46 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Elmhurst, IL 60126 Homes for Sale in Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Elmhurst is the established option in northeast DuPage and the closest to the city of any market I work: mature trees, a college, a downtown that has been reinvesting for a decade, and constant teardown-rebuild pressure on older ranches. My closings include a recent sale here.
Buying in Elmhurst right now means moving at the neighborhood's pace, not the headlines'. Homes here are averaging 46 days on market against a median value of $752,750, and 513 homes closed in the last twelve months. I do not have a listing in Elmhurst at the moment, so ask me what is coming up before it gets there.
My read on Elmhurst is block by block, not town-wide: which streets trade above the Elmhurst median and why, what the last ninety days of closings actually looked like, and when a list price is testing the market rather than reflecting it. Buyers get comps at the school-boundary level, an offer strategy calibrated to real competition, and honest advice when walking away is the right call.
$753K median value +15.8% 12-month change 46 avg days on market 80% owner-occupied
Elmhurst · live neighborhood data 17,753 homes $753K median 46d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Recent Elmhurst activity
Sold
$360,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft
8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst, IL 60126
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Recent closings Homes recently closed
A sale is the only claim in this business that can be checked. These are my recent transactions, with the side represented on each.
Represented the buyer
$360,000 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft Closed June 1, 2026
Recent transactions I personally represented. Not a complete record of market activity.
Talk to someone who works Elmhurst
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Elmhurst Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elmhurst/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Elmhurst closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Elmhurst, IL 60126 Elmhurst Market Report · IL Home Values
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Elmhurst is the established option in northeast DuPage and the closest to the city of any market I work: mature trees, a college, a downtown that has been reinvesting for a decade, and constant teardown-rebuild pressure on older ranches. My closings include a recent sale here.
The Elmhurst median sold price stands at $752,750 as of May 2026, +15.8% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $900,000 in March 2026. 513 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.3% of list price most recently, with 46 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Elmhurst pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. For a street-level read of what your home would actually command this month, ask me for the full analysis.
Get your home's number See Elmhurst listings
Elmhurst median sold · trailing 12 months $753K median sold +15.8% year over year 46d on market
Twelve months of Elmhurst closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $650,000 76 54 45 100.6%
July 2025 $794,500 42 39 51 99.9%
August 2025 $565,000 44 40 55 99.7%
September 2025 $650,000 39 53 50 100.9%
October 2025 $580,000 42 47 43 99.9%
November 2025 $580,000 25 30 57 100.4%
December 2025 $563,000 41 21 52 98.5%
January 2026 $676,000 20 46 67 97.6%
February 2026 $635,000 32 55 96 97%
March 2026 $900,000 37 66 45 99.7%
April 2026 $690,000 59 71 45 100%
May 2026 $752,750 56 63 46 101.3%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Sold roundup
Recent Elmhurst closings.
Sold
$360,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,306 sqft
8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Talk to someone who works Elmhurst
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
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## Sell Your Home in Elmhurst, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elmhurst/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Elmhurst? Median value $752,750, +15.8% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sell Your Home in Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst, IL holds about 17,753 homes, 80% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1964. Elmhurst is the established option in northeast DuPage and the closest to the city of any market I work: mature trees, a college, a downtown that has been reinvesting for a decade, and constant teardown-rebuild pressure on older ranches. My closings include a recent sale here.
Elmhurst sellers are working with a median value of $752,750, +15.8% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 101.3% of list price in May 2026, with 46 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Elmhurst closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Elmhurst neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Elmhurst market report
$753K Elmhurst median value
+15.8% 12-month change
101.3% list-to-sale last month
46 avg days on market
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Elmhurst sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Elmhurst closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Elmhurst neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
When an offer comes in we sit down and read it properly, terms as well as price.
Talk to someone who works Elmhurst
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Homes for Sale in Bolingbrook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook/homes-for-sale
Summary: 1 home for sale in Bolingbrook (Bolingbrook 60440). Median value $405,000, 44 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Homes for Sale in Bolingbrook, IL
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Bolingbrook is planned-subdivision country in the southwest corridor, where Will County pricing still leaves room for first-time buyers and townhome inventory moves quickly under $300,000.
Buying in Bolingbrook right now means moving at the neighborhood's pace, not the headlines'. Homes here are averaging 44 days on market against a median value of $405,000, and 764 homes closed in the last twelve months. One of my listings is on the market in Bolingbrook right now.
My read on Bolingbrook is block by block, not town-wide: which streets trade above the Bolingbrook median and why, what the last ninety days of closings actually looked like, and when a list price is testing the market rather than reflecting it. Buyers get comps at the school-boundary level, an offer strategy calibrated to real competition, and honest advice when walking away is the right call.
$405K median value +4.1% 12-month change 44 avg days on market 79% owner-occupied
Bolingbrook · live neighborhood data 24,498 homes $405K median 44d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
On the market in Bolingbrook
Active · 25d
$275,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,460 sqft
216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Talk to someone who works Bolingbrook
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Bolingbrook Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Bolingbrook closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Bolingbrook Market Report · IL Home Values
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Bolingbrook is planned-subdivision country in the southwest corridor, where Will County pricing still leaves room for first-time buyers and townhome inventory moves quickly under $300,000.
The Bolingbrook median sold price stands at $405,000 as of May 2026, +4.1% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $405,000 in May 2026. 764 homes closed over the period, averaging 100.8% of list price most recently, with 44 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Bolingbrook pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. For a street-level read of what your home would actually command this month, ask me for the full analysis.
Get your home's number See Bolingbrook listings
Bolingbrook median sold · trailing 12 months $405K median sold +4.1% year over year 44d on market
Twelve months of Bolingbrook closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $389,000 69 95 46 101.2%
July 2025 $336,500 69 101 49 99.9%
August 2025 $367,500 74 87 46 100.3%
September 2025 $370,000 83 79 53 99.2%
October 2025 $388,750 76 64 63 98.9%
November 2025 $357,500 62 52 56 99.1%
December 2025 $336,900 59 34 58 99.2%
January 2026 $392,450 28 50 81 98.6%
February 2026 $368,450 44 62 59 99.2%
March 2026 $391,000 64 81 45 101.2%
April 2026 $380,000 59 99 42 101.1%
May 2026 $405,000 77 84 44 100.8%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Talk to someone who works Bolingbrook
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Sell Your Home in Bolingbrook, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/bolingbrook/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Bolingbrook? Median value $405,000, +4.1% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Sell Your Home in Bolingbrook, IL
Bolingbrook, IL holds about 24,498 homes, 79% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1989. Bolingbrook is planned-subdivision country in the southwest corridor, where Will County pricing still leaves room for first-time buyers and townhome inventory moves quickly under $300,000.
Bolingbrook sellers are working with a median value of $405,000, +4.1% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 100.8% of list price in May 2026, with 44 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Bolingbrook closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Bolingbrook neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Bolingbrook market report
$405K Bolingbrook median value
+4.1% 12-month change
100.8% list-to-sale last month
44 avg days on market
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Bolingbrook sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Bolingbrook closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Bolingbrook neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
When an offer comes in we sit down and read it properly, terms as well as price.
Talk to someone who works Bolingbrook
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Homes for Sale in Mokena, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/homes-for-sale
Summary: 1 home for sale in Mokena (Mokena 60448). Median value $508,300, 41 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Mokena, IL 60448 Homes for Sale in Mokena, IL
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Mokena sits southeast along the Rock Island Metra line, trading a longer commute for larger lots and a small downtown that has quietly filled in around the platform. Will County pricing here still leaves room for first-time buyers.
Buying in Mokena right now means moving at the neighborhood's pace, not the headlines'. Homes here are averaging 41 days on market against a median value of $508,300, and 221 homes closed in the last twelve months. One of my listings is on the market in Mokena right now.
My read on Mokena is block by block, not town-wide: which streets trade above the Mokena median and why, what the last ninety days of closings actually looked like, and when a list price is testing the market rather than reflecting it. Buyers get comps at the school-boundary level, an offer strategy calibrated to real competition, and honest advice when walking away is the right call.
$508K median value +18.2% 12-month change 41 avg days on market 91% owner-occupied
Mokena · live neighborhood data 7,602 homes $508K median 41d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
On the market in Mokena
Active
$347,500
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 sqft
10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Talk to someone who works Mokena
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Mokena Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Mokena closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Mokena, IL 60448 Mokena Market Report · IL Home Values
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Mokena sits southeast along the Rock Island Metra line, trading a longer commute for larger lots and a small downtown that has quietly filled in around the platform. Will County pricing here still leaves room for first-time buyers.
The Mokena median sold price stands at $508,300 as of May 2026, +18.2% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $549,900 in January 2026. 221 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.5% of list price most recently, with 41 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Mokena pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. For a street-level read of what your home would actually command this month, ask me for the full analysis.
Get your home's number See Mokena listings
Mokena median sold · trailing 12 months $508K median sold +18.2% year over year 41d on market
Twelve months of Mokena closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $430,000 22 23 53 99.7%
July 2025 $465,000 27 33 43 100.5%
August 2025 $482,500 16 16 44 100.1%
September 2025 $466,450 18 20 51 100.1%
October 2025 $463,500 18 25 46 99.9%
November 2025 $430,000 13 15 52 97%
December 2025 $435,000 19 9 43 99.4%
January 2026 $549,900 7 20 73 97.3%
February 2026 $496,500 14 22 106 98.6%
March 2026 $397,500 20 21 51 99.2%
April 2026 $378,000 25 25 67 98.5%
May 2026 $508,300 22 25 41 101.5%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Talk to someone who works Mokena
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Sell Your Home in Mokena, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/mokena/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Mokena? Median value $508,300, +18.2% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Mokena, IL 60448 Sell Your Home in Mokena, IL
Mokena, IL holds about 7,602 homes, 91% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1996. Mokena sits southeast along the Rock Island Metra line, trading a longer commute for larger lots and a small downtown that has quietly filled in around the platform. Will County pricing here still leaves room for first-time buyers.
Mokena sellers are working with a median value of $508,300, +18.2% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 101.5% of list price in May 2026, with 41 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Mokena closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Mokena neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Mokena market report
$508K Mokena median value
+18.2% 12-month change
101.5% list-to-sale last month
41 avg days on market
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Mokena sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Mokena closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Mokena neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
When an offer comes in we sit down and read it properly, terms as well as price.
Talk to someone who works Mokena
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Homes for Sale in Elgin, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/homes-for-sale
Summary: 1 home for sale in Elgin (Elgin 60124). Median value $368,000, 48 avg days on market. Local expertise from Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Elgin, IL 60124 Homes for Sale in Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Kane County along the Fox River is the northwest edge of my service area, and the market where a buyer’s dollar goes furthest. Far-west Elgin around Bowes Creek is newer construction on golf-course and prairie parcels, while the older river neighborhoods hold Victorian and craftsman stock at prices that would be impossible in DuPage. The trade is distance: this is a car-first market with a longer run into the city.
Buying in Elgin right now means moving at the neighborhood's pace, not the headlines'. Homes here are averaging 48 days on market against a median value of $368,000, and 1,177 homes closed in the last twelve months. One of my listings is on the market in Elgin right now.
My read on Elgin is block by block, not town-wide: which streets trade above the Elgin median and why, what the last ninety days of closings actually looked like, and when a list price is testing the market rather than reflecting it. Buyers get comps at the school-boundary level, an offer strategy calibrated to real competition, and honest advice when walking away is the right call.
$368K median value +4.5% 12-month change 48 avg days on market 72% owner-occupied
Elgin · live neighborhood data 40,523 homes $368K median 48d avg DOM
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
On the market in Elgin
Active · 60d
$529,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sqft
3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Talk to someone who works Elgin
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Elgin Market Report · IL Home Values · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/market-report
Summary: Twelve months of Elgin closings: median sold price, days on market and list-to-sale, reviewed month by month with Blake Morgan, john greene Realtor.

Elgin, IL 60124 Elgin Market Report · IL Home Values
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Kane County along the Fox River is the northwest edge of my service area, and the market where a buyer’s dollar goes furthest. Far-west Elgin around Bowes Creek is newer construction on golf-course and prairie parcels, while the older river neighborhoods hold Victorian and craftsman stock at prices that would be impossible in DuPage. The trade is distance: this is a car-first market with a longer run into the city.
The Elgin median sold price stands at $368,000 as of May 2026, +4.5% year over year. The twelve-month peak was $368,000 in May 2026. 1,177 homes closed over the period, averaging 101.3% of list price most recently, with 48 days on market.
Read the trend, not the single month. Elgin pricing follows preparation and seasonality more than it follows rate news, and the spread between prepared and unprepared homes is wider than the median suggests. For a street-level read of what your home would actually command this month, ask me for the full analysis.
Get your home's number See Elgin listings
Elgin median sold · trailing 12 months $368K median sold +4.5% year over year 48d on market
Twelve months of Elgin closings
Month Median sold Closed New listings Avg DOM List-to-sale
June 2025 $352,000 109 137 42 101.2%
July 2025 $321,500 128 142 49 99.6%
August 2025 $331,000 112 120 48 100.5%
September 2025 $339,500 100 105 51 99.2%
October 2025 $326,250 106 132 56 99.7%
November 2025 $334,000 94 67 55 99.5%
December 2025 $342,500 114 41 60 99%
January 2026 $308,000 55 66 70 98.2%
February 2026 $315,750 62 98 57 98.4%
March 2026 $330,000 80 139 58 99.9%
April 2026 $365,000 107 138 42 100.7%
May 2026 $368,000 110 139 48 101.3%
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
Talk to someone who works Elgin
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Sell Your Home in Elgin, IL · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/illinois/elgin/sell-your-home
Summary: Selling in Elgin? Median value $368,000, +4.5% YoY. Pricing analysis, staging, and neighborhood marketing from Blake Morgan.

Elgin, IL 60124 Sell Your Home in Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL holds about 40,523 homes, 72% of them owner-occupied, with a median year built of 1977. Kane County along the Fox River is the northwest edge of my service area, and the market where a buyer’s dollar goes furthest. Far-west Elgin around Bowes Creek is newer construction on golf-course and prairie parcels, while the older river neighborhoods hold Victorian and craftsman stock at prices that would be impossible in DuPage. The trade is distance: this is a car-first market with a longer run into the city.
Elgin sellers are working with a median value of $368,000, +4.5% over the past twelve months. Homes averaged 101.3% of list price in May 2026, with 48 average days on market. Well-prepared homes here move decisively; unprepared ones sit and negotiate from weakness.
The listing process is the same at every price point: a pricing analysis built on the last ninety days of Elgin closings, a prep plan ranked by return, staging and photography included, and a coordinated launch across the MLS, the portals, and Elgin neighborhood marketing.
Request a pricing analysis Elgin market report
$368K Elgin median value
+4.5% 12-month change
101.3% list-to-sale last month
48 avg days on market
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
How your Elgin sale runs
1 · Price with evidence
A pricing analysis on the last ninety days of Elgin closings: comps at the school-boundary level, condition-adjusted, with your defensible range in writing.
2 · Prep by return
A room-by-room walk-through ranking fixes by payback. Staging consult, photography, and the full marketing package are included at every price point.
3 · Launch coordinated
MLS, portals, and Elgin neighborhood marketing land the same day, so the first weekend produces competition instead of trickle.
4 · Negotiate from strength
When an offer comes in we sit down and read it properly, terms as well as price.
Talk to someone who works Elgin
I have 2 years in these neighborhoods and answer personally.
Contact Blake (815) 988-0216

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## Moving to the Western Chicago Suburbs: a Local's Guide · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/moving-to-the-western-suburbs
Summary: Planning a move to Naperville? Explore local neighborhoods, commute options, and market pricing data with broker Blake Morgan.

Naperville, IL Moving to the Western Chicago Suburbs: a Local's Guide
Picking the neighborhood is the decision that outlasts the house. Most of my 45 closings have been in and around Naperville, Lisle, Downers Grove, Addison, Elmhurst, Bolingbrook, Mokena and Elgin, which is enough of them to know where the real trade-offs are.
Why Naperville
People move to the Naperville area for the same reasons they stay: schools, commuter access, and neighborhoods that hold their value. The right one for you depends on what you're optimizing: lot size, walkability, school district, or price band. That's a conversation, not a listicle. Here's the honest version of each area I serve.
The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
This is my home market, and my office is on Route 59. Naperville runs from the walkable Riverwalk district and pre-war streets near downtown out to the 1990s-and-newer subdivisions south of 75th Street, split between District 203 and District 204 schools.
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale → Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
Lisle sits on the BNSF Metra line just east of Naperville, pairing Morton Arboretum frontage with quiet 1970s subdivisions. Housing stock is older and lots run larger than the newer tracts south of Naperville, and my closings include a recent sale here..
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale → Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
Downers Grove pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with express BNSF Metra service that puts riders in the Loop in under half an hour. Housing stock is older than the newer south-Naperville tracts, and my closings include a recent sale here..
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale → Addison
Addison · $420K median
Addison holds the value end of northeast DuPage, with postwar homes on generous lots and quick access to I-290 and I-355 for buyers who commute in more than one direction. My closings include a recent sale here..
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale → Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
Elmhurst is the established option in northeast DuPage and the closest to the city of any market I work: mature trees, a college, a downtown that has been reinvesting for a decade, and constant teardown-rebuild pressure on older ranches. My closings include a recent sale here..
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
Bolingbrook is planned-subdivision country in the southwest corridor, where Will County pricing still leaves room for first-time buyers and townhome inventory moves quickly under $300,000..
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale → Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
Mokena sits southeast along the Rock Island Metra line, trading a longer commute for larger lots and a small downtown that has quietly filled in around the platform. Will County pricing here still leaves room for first-time buyers..
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale → Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
Kane County along the Fox River is the northwest edge of my service area, and the market where a buyer’s dollar goes furthest. Far-west Elgin around Bowes Creek is newer construction on golf-course and prairie parcels, while the older river neighborhoods hold Victorian and craftsman stock at prices that would be impossible in DuPage.
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What it costs to live here
Median values across my core neighborhoods range from $368K to $753K, with homes averaging 44 days on market. Property taxes are the number newcomers underestimate. Ask for the real monthly math on any home you're considering.
Start the conversation early
The best moves start ninety days before the search. Lender introductions, school timelines, and a neighborhood shortlist cost nothing and remove the panic later. Reach me whenever you're ready, even if "ready" is next year.
Contact Blake

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## A First-Time Buyer's Guide to the Naperville Area · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/first-time-buyer-guide-chicago-suburbs
Summary: Planning a move to Naperville? Explore local neighborhoods, commute options, and market pricing data with broker Blake Morgan.

Naperville, IL A First-Time Buyer's Guide to the Naperville Area
Picking the neighborhood is the decision that outlasts the house. Most of my 45 closings have been in and around Naperville, Lisle, Downers Grove, Addison, Elmhurst, Bolingbrook, Mokena and Elgin, which is enough of them to know where the real trade-offs are.
Before you look at a single house
Two things make a first purchase calm instead of frantic: a lender conversation and an honest monthly number. The price of the house is the headline; the monthly is principal, interest, taxes, insurance and, in much of the Naperville area, an HOA. Illinois property taxes are the line that surprises people moving in from elsewhere, and they belong in the math before you fall for a kitchen.
I will make the lender introduction if you do not have one. Nothing about that conversation commits you to anything, and going into a search pre-approved is the difference between making an offer and watching someone else make it.
What a showing is actually for
A showing is an inspection you are allowed to do for free. Furnace and water-heater dates, the crawlspace, how the ground slopes away from the foundation, whether the panel has been touched by someone who knew what they were doing. Liking a house is easy; the job is finding out what owning it costs.
The offer is a set of assumptions
If your assumption is "everything works," you are bidding against other people who assumed the same thing, and you will all find out together after the inspection. Knowing the age of the mechanicals before you write means you can price them in, ask for them directly, or decide they do not matter, while you still have leverage.
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The neighborhoods, honestly
Naperville
Naperville · $620K median
This is my home market, and my office is on Route 59. Naperville runs from the walkable Riverwalk district and pre-war streets near downtown out to the 1990s-and-newer subdivisions south of 75th Street, split between District 203 and District 204 schools.
$620K median 42 days 448 active
Homes for sale → Lisle
Lisle · $414K median
Lisle sits on the BNSF Metra line just east of Naperville, pairing Morton Arboretum frontage with quiet 1970s subdivisions. Housing stock is older and lots run larger than the newer tracts south of Naperville, and my closings include a recent sale here..
$414K median 49 days 63 active
Homes for sale → Downers Grove
Downers Grove · $541K median
Downers Grove pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with express BNSF Metra service that puts riders in the Loop in under half an hour. Housing stock is older than the newer south-Naperville tracts, and my closings include a recent sale here..
$541K median 36 days 149 active
Homes for sale → Addison
Addison · $420K median
Addison holds the value end of northeast DuPage, with postwar homes on generous lots and quick access to I-290 and I-355 for buyers who commute in more than one direction. My closings include a recent sale here..
$420K median 45 days 72 active
Homes for sale → Elmhurst
Elmhurst · $753K median
Elmhurst is the established option in northeast DuPage and the closest to the city of any market I work: mature trees, a college, a downtown that has been reinvesting for a decade, and constant teardown-rebuild pressure on older ranches. My closings include a recent sale here..
$753K median 46 days 128 active
Homes for sale → Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook · $405K median
Bolingbrook is planned-subdivision country in the southwest corridor, where Will County pricing still leaves room for first-time buyers and townhome inventory moves quickly under $300,000..
$405K median 44 days 169 active
Homes for sale → Mokena
Mokena · $508K median
Mokena sits southeast along the Rock Island Metra line, trading a longer commute for larger lots and a small downtown that has quietly filled in around the platform. Will County pricing here still leaves room for first-time buyers..
$508K median 41 days 48 active
Homes for sale → Elgin
Elgin · $368K median
Kane County along the Fox River is the northwest edge of my service area, and the market where a buyer’s dollar goes furthest. Far-west Elgin around Bowes Creek is newer construction on golf-course and prairie parcels, while the older river neighborhoods hold Victorian and craftsman stock at prices that would be impossible in DuPage.
$368K median 48 days 273 active
Homes for sale →
Source: Redfin (through May 2026) · U.S. Census ACS (2024)
What it costs to live here
Median values across my core neighborhoods range from $368K to $753K, with homes averaging 44 days on market. Property taxes are the number newcomers underestimate. Ask for the real monthly math on any home you're considering.
Start the conversation early
The best moves start ninety days before the search. Lender introductions, school timelines, and a neighborhood shortlist cost nothing and remove the panic later. Reach me whenever you're ready, even if "ready" is next year.
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## 216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 · $275,000 · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/z5393014
Summary: 3 bed, 3 bath townhouse in Bolingbrook. 1,460 sqft, listed at $275,000.

Bolingbrook · Bolingbrook, IL 216 Douglass Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
$275,000
Front exterior
Status
Active
Beds
3
Baths
3
Square feet
1,460
Property type
Townhouse
About this home
A 3-bedroom townhouse in Bolingbrook that I represent for john greene Realtor. Ask me about a showing, the comparable sales, or what else is coming up in Bolingbrook.
The neighborhood
Bolingbrook is planned-subdivision country in the southwest corridor, where Will County pricing still leaves room for first-time buyers and townhome inventory moves quickly under $300,000. See all Bolingbrook homes for sale or the Bolingbrook market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, john greene Realtor
Ask me about this home: showings, comps, or offer strategy.
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## 3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin, IL 60124 · $529,000 · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/z92197134
Summary: 3 bed, 3 bath house in Elgin. 2,800 sqft, listed at $529,000.

Elgin · Elgin, IL 3898 Valhalla Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
$529,000
Front exterior
Status
Active
Beds
3
Baths
3
Square feet
2,800
Property type
House
About this home
A 3-bedroom house in Elgin that I represent for john greene Realtor. Ask me about a showing, the comparable sales, or what else is coming up in Elgin.
The neighborhood
Kane County along the Fox River is the northwest edge of my service area, and the market where a buyer’s dollar goes furthest. Far-west Elgin around Bowes Creek is newer construction on golf-course and prairie parcels, while the older river neighborhoods hold Victorian and craftsman stock at prices that would be impossible in DuPage. The trade is distance: this is a car-first market with a longer run into the city. See all Elgin homes for sale or the Elgin market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, john greene Realtor
Ask me about this home: showings, comps, or offer strategy.
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## 10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448 · $347,500 · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/z439228538
Summary: 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Mokena. 1,250 sqft, listed at $347,500.

Mokena · Mokena, IL 10937 Front St #2B, Mokena, IL 60448
$347,500
Front exterior
Status
Active
Beds
2
Baths
2
Square feet
1,250
Property type
Condo
About this home
A 2-bedroom condo in Mokena that I represent for john greene Realtor. The listing calls out abundant cabinet space. Ask me about a showing, the comparable sales, or what else is coming up in Mokena.
The neighborhood
Mokena sits southeast along the Rock Island Metra line, trading a longer commute for larger lots and a small downtown that has quietly filled in around the platform. Will County pricing here still leaves room for first-time buyers. See all Mokena homes for sale or the Mokena market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, john greene Realtor
Ask me about this home: showings, comps, or offer strategy.
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## 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle, IL 60532 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/z4524734
Summary: 3 bed, 4 bath house in Lisle. 3,382 sqft, sold July 31, 2026.

Lisle · Lisle, IL 526 Spruce Ln, Lisle, IL 60532
$807,500 Sold
Front exterior
Status
Sold July 31, 2026
Beds
3
Baths
4
Square feet
3,382
Property type
House
About this home
I represented the buyer on this 3-bedroom, 3,382 square foot home in Lisle. Recorded sale price $807,500.
The neighborhood
Lisle sits on the BNSF Metra line just east of Naperville, pairing Morton Arboretum frontage with quiet 1970s subdivisions. Housing stock is older and lots run larger than the newer tracts south of Naperville, and my closings include a recent sale here. See all Lisle homes for sale or the Lisle market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, john greene Realtor
Looking for something like this? Tell me what you are after and I will watch for it.
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## 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison, IL 60101 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/z4411858
Summary: 4 bed, 3 bath house in Addison. 2,299 sqft, sold July 31, 2026.

Addison · Addison, IL 20W371 Diversey Ave, Addison, IL 60101
$545,000 Sold
Front exterior
Status
Sold July 31, 2026
Beds
4
Baths
3
Square feet
2,299
Property type
House
About this home
I represented the buyer on this 4-bedroom, 2,299 square foot home in Addison. Recorded sale price $545,000.
The neighborhood
Addison holds the value end of northeast DuPage, with postwar homes on generous lots and quick access to I-290 and I-355 for buyers who commute in more than one direction. My closings include a recent sale here. See all Addison homes for sale or the Addison market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, john greene Realtor
Looking for something like this? Tell me what you are after and I will watch for it.
Get a pricing analysis (815) 988-0216

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## 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove, IL 60515 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/z63772813
Summary: 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Downers Grove. 1,725 sqft, sold June 26, 2026.

Downers Grove · Downers Grove, IL 965 Rogers St Unit 104, Downers Grove, IL 60515
$485,000 Sold
Front exterior
Status
Sold June 26, 2026
Beds
2
Baths
2
Square feet
1,725
Property type
Condo
About this home
I represented the buyer on this 2-bedroom, 1,725 square foot home in Downers Grove. Recorded sale price $485,000.
The neighborhood
Downers Grove pairs a genuinely walkable downtown with express BNSF Metra service that puts riders in the Loop in under half an hour. Housing stock is older than the newer south-Naperville tracts, and my closings include a recent sale here. See all Downers Grove homes for sale or the Downers Grove market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, john greene Realtor
Looking for something like this? Tell me what you are after and I will watch for it.
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## 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst, IL 60126 · Sold · Blake Morgan

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/listing/z4482336
Summary: 3 bed, 3 bath house in Elmhurst. 1,306 sqft, sold June 1, 2026.

Elmhurst · Elmhurst, IL 8 Saint Regis Ct, Elmhurst, IL 60126
$360,000 Sold
Front exterior
Status
Sold June 1, 2026
Beds
3
Baths
3
Square feet
1,306
Property type
House
About this home
I represented the buyer on this 3-bedroom, 1,306 square foot home in Elmhurst. Recorded sale price $360,000.
The neighborhood
Elmhurst is the established option in northeast DuPage and the closest to the city of any market I work: mature trees, a college, a downtown that has been reinvesting for a decade, and constant teardown-rebuild pressure on older ranches. My closings include a recent sale here. See all Elmhurst homes for sale or the Elmhurst market report .
The properties shown here are transactions I personally represented, compiled from my public agent record. This site is not an MLS IDX feed and does not show the full active market; ask me and I will pull everything that fits.
Blake Morgan
Real Estate Broker, john greene Realtor
Looking for something like this? Tell me what you are after and I will watch for it.
Get a pricing analysis (815) 988-0216

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## What actually happens at a showing (and what most buyers miss)

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/blog/what-happens-at-a-showing
Summary: A walkthrough is not a tour. Here is the checklist I run in every house, from furnace labels to crawlspaces to grading, and why it changes what you offer.

June 12, 2026 · Blake Morgan
What actually happens at a showing (and what most buyers miss)
A walkthrough is not a tour. Here is the checklist I run in every house, from furnace labels to crawlspaces to grading, and why it changes what you offer.
Most people walk into a house and start decorating it in their head. That is the fun part, and it
is also the part that costs money later. The job during a showing is to find out what the house
will cost to own, before the excitement of liking it makes that question feel rude.
Here is what I am doing while you are looking at the kitchen.
I read the mechanicals like a receipt
Every furnace and water heater carries a manufacturing date on its data plate. A furnace is a
fifteen-to-twenty-year appliance; a water heater is closer to ten. A 2009 furnace in an otherwise
lovely house is not a reason to walk away. It is a line item, and knowing it before you write the
offer is the difference between negotiating and absorbing.
Same with the electrical panel. I look at the amperage, whether the panel is a brand with a known
recall history, and whether anything about the wiring suggests work was done without a permit.
I go into the crawlspace
Clients tell me this is the part they remember, which surprises me a little, because it is the most
obvious place to find out what is actually happening to a house. Crawlspaces and unfinished
basement corners tell you about water: staining on the foundation wall, efflorescence, a sump pump
that has clearly been running hard, joists that have been sistered by someone in a hurry.
You cannot see any of that from the living room, and the listing photos are never taken down there.
I walk the outside twice
Once for the roof, gutters, soffits and the age of the siding. Once for grading: which way does
the ground slope relative to the foundation, and where does the downspout put the water? A
surprising share of wet-basement complaints in older DuPage subdivisions trace back to a downspout
that dumps two feet from the wall.
I write down the things you ask in the driveway
Every buyer asks questions I cannot answer standing in the house: what the taxes did last year,
whether the HOA has a special assessment coming, how the district drew its boundary two streets
over. I write them down and come back with answers, including the ones you forget you asked.
Why this matters for your offer
An offer is a number attached to a set of assumptions. If the assumptions are “everything works,”
you are bidding against people who assumed the same thing and you will all be surprised together
after the inspection. If you already know the furnace is thirteen years old and the sump has been
working overtime, you can price that in, ask for it directly, or decide it does not matter to you,
and you can do it while you still have leverage.
None of this replaces a licensed home inspection. It decides whether the house is worth paying an
inspector to look at, and what to tell them to look at first.
Related market reports
Naperville report
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## Naperville 203 vs 204, and what the school district line actually changes

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/blog/naperville-203-vs-204
Summary: Naperville is split between two highly-rated districts. The difference that matters to buyers is not ranking. It is housing stock, price per square foot, and commute.

July 2, 2026 · Blake Morgan
Naperville 203 vs 204, and what the school district line actually changes
Naperville is split between two highly-rated districts. The difference that matters to buyers is not ranking. It is housing stock, price per square foot, and commute.
Almost every buyer who calls me about Naperville brings up the school districts within the first
five minutes, and almost every one of them is asking the wrong question. The question is usually
“which district is better.” The more useful question is “which district’s houses are the ones I
want to live in, at the price I want to pay.”
The line, roughly
Naperville is split between District 203 , which covers the older northern and central parts of
town, and District 204 (Indian Prairie), which covers most of the newer south and southwest.
Both are consistently strong. Neither is a reason to buy a house you do not like.
The line does not follow a single road, and it does not follow the city limits. Parts of 204 sit
in Aurora and Plainfield addresses. Never assume the district from the mailing address. Verify the
specific parcel, every time.
What actually differs: the houses
203 is where you find the pre-war and mid-century stock near downtown and the Riverwalk, on
mature streets with big trees and small garages. Walkability to the downtown core and the Metra
station is the draw, and you pay for it. Lot sizes vary wildly block to block, and teardown-rebuild
activity has been steady for years, which means your neighbor’s construction is a real possibility.
204 is largely 1990s and newer subdivisions south of 75th Street: bigger floor plans, three-car
garages, newer mechanicals, HOAs with actual rules. Price per square foot generally runs lower than
comparable-condition homes up north, which is why families who need a fourth bedroom often end up
here even when they started their search downtown.
What actually differs: the commute
If getting to the Loop by train is central to your life, the northern half of town is materially
better. You are closer to the Naperville station, and the difference between a five-minute drive
and a twenty-minute drive to the platform compounds twice a day for years.
If your commute is by car to the I-88 corridor or the office parks in Warrenville and Lisle, the
south side is often the easier daily drive.
How I would use this
Pick the housing stock and the commute first. Then verify the district on the specific address you
are considering, because both are good and neither is worth buying the wrong house for. If school
assignment is genuinely make-or-break for you, whether that is a specific program or a sibling
already enrolled, tell me at the start and I will filter on it before we look at anything.
Boundaries and program placements change. Anything you read online about a specific address,
including here, should be confirmed with the district before you write an offer.
Related market reports
Naperville report
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## Relocating to the western suburbs without wasting a trip

URL: https://blakemorganhomes.com/blog/relocating-to-the-western-suburbs
Summary: How out-of-state buyers should sequence a suburban Chicago move: what to decide before you fly in, and how to see five right houses instead of twenty-five wrong ones.

July 24, 2026 · Blake Morgan
Relocating to the western suburbs without wasting a trip
How out-of-state buyers should sequence a suburban Chicago move: what to decide before you fly in, and how to see five right houses instead of twenty-five wrong ones.
I have worked with buyers arriving from California with no local network, no sense of which towns
sit next to which, and one weekend to figure it out. It works. It works because most of the
decisions that matter can be made before anyone gets on a plane.
The suburbs are not interchangeable, and the map does not tell you why
From out of state, a row of western-suburb names (Naperville, Lisle, Downers Grove, Wheaton,
Elmhurst, Elgin) reads like variations on the same thing. On the ground they differ in the things
you will feel every day: whether there is a downtown you would actually walk to, whether the train
gets you to the Loop in twenty-eight minutes or fifty-five, whether the housing stock is 1968 or
1998, and whether your dollar buys 1,800 square feet or 2,800.
That last one is not a small spread. The same budget that buys a mid-century ranch close to the
Elmhurst train gets you a substantially larger and newer house in far-west Elgin, with a longer
drive attached to it.
Decide these three before the trip
1. Commute anchor. Train to downtown Chicago, or car to a suburban office? This single answer
eliminates half the map. Train-first buyers should be looking at the BNSF and Union Pacific West
corridors. Car-first buyers get much more freedom, and usually more house.
2. Age of house you want to own. Older stock means character, mature trees, walkable
locations, and mechanicals, windows and electrical panels that will need attention. Newer
subdivisions mean predictable systems, bigger rooms and an HOA. Neither is better; they are
different maintenance budgets and different Saturdays.
3. Whether schools are filtering or informing. If a specific district is non-negotiable, say so
first and we filter on it. If schools are “generally important,” we should not let it override
commute and housing stock, because the districts across most of this area are strong.
Then we eliminate remotely
Video tours are for eliminating houses, not choosing them. I walk properties on camera and narrate
what I would tell you if you were standing there: the crawlspace, the furnace date, how the ground
slopes away from the foundation, what is behind the back fence. Most homes die on that call, which
is exactly the point.
Then one focused trip
By the time you land, the list should be five homes, not twenty-five, and every one of them should
already have survived a real inspection of the things that are hard to unsee later. Buyers who work
this way routinely go under contract on the first or second house they walk through in person, not
because they rushed, but because the elimination already happened.
What to line up before you fly
A local lender introduction, so a pre-approval is in hand and financing questions do not stall an
offer during your one weekend here. A rough sense of the property-tax difference from wherever you
are moving from. Illinois will likely surprise you, and it belongs in the budget conversation
before it shows up in a monthly payment. And a plan for where you land first, because seeing two
towns properly beats driving past six.
Related market reports
Naperville report
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