The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60548 sells for about $321,900, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,045 a month.
ZIP 60548 — Sandwich
The 60548 housing market is showing signs of stabilization with increased inventory providing more options for buyers compared to previous years. While median prices have risen, the inclusion of high-end lakefront properties in Lake Holiday creates a price ceiling that may not reflect the broader in-town market. Overall, the market is transitioning from a period of extreme tightness to a more balanced environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between small-town affordability and access to the broader Chicago metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 4.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60548
The area is served by Sandwich Community Unit School District 430, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the regional context.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional high-wind events; flood risk is localized primarily near the Fox River and specific lakefront developments.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service sectors in Sandwich, with infrastructure improvements focused on regional connectivity to the Chicago exurbs.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents typically face a 30-40 minute commute to major employment hubs in the western Chicago suburbs, primarily via US-34.
The area features significant outdoor amenities including Lake Holiday, local community parks, and proximity to regional forest preserves for hiking and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand with a focus on single-family homes and small multi-family units; vacancy pressure remains low.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and retail services, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in the Fox Valley region.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-34 serving as the main arterial route for regional travel.
Development is currently focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial expansion within the Sandwich city limits.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and municipal utility districts where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage for wind and hail being essential.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 60548.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A private lake community offering boating, fishing, and beach access.
Host to the historic annual Sandwich Fair, a major regional attraction.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.