Palos Hills · Cook County
Sell Your Palos Hills Home for Top Dollar
Palos Hills sits about 18 miles southwest of downtown Chicago in Cook County, offering an easy commute via Pace bus routes and nearby Metra SouthWest Service stations. It is home to Moraine Valley Community College and served by well-regarded local elementary and high school districts. The community is known for its wooded setting beside the Palos Forest Preserves and a housing stock of mid-century ranches, split-levels, and townhomes. Get a free, no-obligation valuation and a plan to sell for the most the market will pay.
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The Market Right Now
The Palos Hills market favors sellers
Steady demand for affordable detached homes near the Palos forest preserves keeps inventory tight, giving well-priced sellers strong negotiating leverage.
Median sale price
Median days on market
Median price per sq ft
Seller transfer tax per $1,000
Source: Redfin, Zillow & local MLS market data, 2026. Figures refreshed quarterly.
By Property Type
Palos Hills prices by property type
Selling something other than a single-family house? Here's how the Palos Hills market breaks down — condos, townhomes, and income property each price differently.
Redfin/Movoto Palos Hills, IL market data, mid-2026. Property types with too few recent sales to report reliably are omitted. Figures refreshed quarterly — general information, not an appraisal.
Quick Estimate
What would you net selling in Palos Hills?
Want the full cost picture? Read what it really costs to sell a house in Chicago & Cook County — every line item, plus your town's transfer tax.
No Surprises at Closing
What Palos Hills requires to sell
Every location has its own point-of-sale rules, and missing one can delay a closing. Here's what Palos Hills sellers need to know — handled for you, up front.
Real estate transfer tax
Sellers pay the Illinois state ($1.00) and Cook County ($0.50) transfer taxes totaling $1.50 per $1,000 of sale price; Palos Hills, a non-home-rule community, levies no additional municipal transfer stamp. With the Illinois state and Cook County tax, sellers pay a combined $1.50 per $1,000 — already built into your net estimate above.
Final water reading
Palos Hills typically requires a final water meter reading before closing; sellers should confirm any point-of-sale inspection or outstanding-balance requirements with City Hall. We coordinate this early so it never holds up your close.
Transfer declaration & contract
Your closing includes the Illinois PTAX-203 transfer declaration and signed sales contract, recorded with the deed in Cook County. We prepare these as part of your closing package.
Confirm the current rules
Point-of-sale requirements vary and change — I verify the current rules for your specific property with City of Palos Hills, (708) 598-3400 before we list.
Details reflect requirements as of 2026 and can change — always confirm current rules with City of Palos Hills, (708) 598-3400. General information, not legal advice.
New to this? Read the pre-sale requirements guide — transfer stamps, water readings, and inspections explained, plus when to start each.
About Palos Hills
Why buyers compete for Palos Hills
From its established neighborhoods to its newer homes, Palos Hills draws a steady mix of buyers — and the details on the right are what they look for. As your agent, I turn that local demand into a pricing and marketing plan built to sell your home for the most the market will pay, while handling the local paperwork so your close stays on track.
- Home to Moraine Valley Community College
- Bordered by Cook County's Palos Forest Preserves with miles of trails
- About 18 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop
- Pace bus service plus nearby Metra SouthWest Service stations
Palos Hills Seller FAQ
Questions Palos Hills sellers ask
How fast do homes sell in Palos Hills?
In 2026, Steady demand for affordable detached homes near the Palos forest preserves keeps inventory tight, giving well-priced sellers strong negotiating leverage.
What is the transfer tax when selling in Palos Hills?
Sellers pay the Illinois state ($1.00) and Cook County ($0.50) transfer taxes totaling $1.50 per $1,000 of sale price; Palos Hills, a non-home-rule community, levies no additional municipal transfer stamp. With the state and Cook County tax, sellers pay a combined $1.50 per $1,000 of the sale price.
What do I need to sell my home in Palos Hills?
Palos Hills typically requires a final water meter reading before closing; sellers should confirm any point-of-sale inspection or outstanding-balance requirements with City Hall. Plus the standard signed contract and Illinois PTAX-203 transfer declaration. I confirm the current requirements for your property.
What is my Palos Hills home worth?
It depends on your home's location, size, condition, and current buyer demand. Chris Powell provides a free, no-obligation Palos Hills home valuation based on real comparable sales. Start here.
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