61560 — Bureau County, Illinois Market Snapshot

Housing market data for zip code 61560 in Bureau County, Illinois. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.

Data as of May 2026

Limited Sales Data

Only 6 homes sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Bureau County county page for broader data.

Market Sales Data

6 sales in 2026 (year to date)

Source: Redfin

Median Sale Price

$183,950

-26.6% YoYClosed sales

Days to Sell

63

Median, listing to close

Homes Sold

6

Closed in 2026

Inventory

21

Conforming Loan Available

Most homebuyers in 61560 can comfortably use conventional financing. The median home price of $183,950 is well below the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750, meaning buyers can put as little as 3-5% down without hitting jumbo loan territory.

Market Insights

Market Temperature

With homes sitting for 63 days on average, 61560 favors buyers. There may be opportunities to negotiate below asking price or request seller concessions for closing costs or rate buydowns.

Conforming Loan Feasibility

Most homebuyers in 61560 can comfortably use conventional financing. The median home price of $183,950 is well below the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750, meaning buyers can put as little as 3-5% down without hitting jumbo loan territory.

Loan limits in 61560 are set at the county level.

2026 Loan Limits — Bureau County

Property Units Conforming Limit FHA Limit
1 Unit$832,750$541,287
2 Units$1,066,250$693,050
3 Units$1,288,800$837,700
4 Units$1,601,750$1,041,125

Affordability Snapshot — Zip 61560

To purchase the median home at $183,950 with 5% down at today's rate of 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $1,559.

Monthly Payment

$1,559

Income Required

$66,830

Principal & Interest

$1,133/mo

Down Payment (5%)

$9,198

Based on 30-year fixed at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800/yr insurance, 28% DTI guideline.

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,288

Principal & Interest$954
Property Tax$184
Insurance$150
Loan Amount$147,160
Total Interest$196,453
Income Required$55,218/yr

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