Is Fair Haven, MI 48023 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fair Haven is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 33% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Fair Haven housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Fair Haven, MI 48023 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 53 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 27% to $394,829. Overall, Fair Haven is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within St. Clair County, homes here sell more slowly than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Jeddo 48032 (0% sold over asking) or Harsens Island 48028 (0% sold over asking), while Casco 48064 (70% sold over asking) and Emmett 48022 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Fair Haven real estate
Is Fair Haven a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Fair Haven, MI 48023 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Fair Haven?
The typical home went under contract in 53 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fair Haven sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fair Haven?
About 1.14% of a home’s value a year in St. Clair County, or roughly $4,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fair Haven?
The median sale price was $394,829 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $164 per square foot.
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