Distress data · Illinois
Chicago housing distress, daily
Estimated motivated-seller supply within 25 miles of central Chicago, IL, from county records: foreclosure filings, auctions, tax delinquency, vacancy and absentee ownership. Daily measurement began July 13, 2026.
Motivated sellers
365
Modeled estimate
Hard distress
Collecting
Forced-sale only
7-day change
Soon
Broad count
30-day change
Soon
Broad count
Chicago distress data FAQ
How many distressed properties are in Chicago right now?
Around 365 properties within 25 miles of central Chicago currently show at least one motivation signal, based on our model. Daily measured counts for Chicago began July 13, 2026 and trend lines appear as the series accumulates.
Is housing distress in Chicago rising or falling?
The Chicago series started July 13, 2026, so trend lines unlock as daily history accumulates. Check back within a few weeks for 7 and 30 day changes, or scan the market now to see the current ranked list.
What counts as a motivated seller in Chicago?
A property whose county records show real pressure or friction: a foreclosure filing or scheduled auction, tax delinquency, vacancy, an inherited title, or a high-equity owner managing the property from another state. Sold, pending and MLS-listed homes are excluded automatically.
Can I get the actual Chicago property list behind this number?
Yes. Run a free scan and browse the full ranked Chicago list with every distress signal and a suggested opening offer per property. Owner contact details unlock with credits, and a credit is only spent when a verified contact comes back.
Citing this page: free with attribution to LowBaller and a link to lowballer.app/data/chicago-il. Methodology: daily county-record counts inside a fixed 25 mile radius of central Chicago; hard distress = foreclosure, auction, tax lien or vacancy. Press: press@lowballer.app.