Is Southfield, MI 48033 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Southfield is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 27% 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.

Competition score57/ 100

More competitive than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #316 of 510 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list27%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market25Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$133▼ −16.0% vs. last year

The Southfield housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Southfield, MI 48033 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 38 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 38%, homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price fell 20% to $199,814. Overall, Southfield is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Oakland County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 91%. On our competition score, Southfield ranks #316 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Oxford 48370 (0% sold over asking) or Southfield 48034 (16% sold over asking), while Huntington Woods 48070 (74% sold over asking) and Pleasant Ridge 48069 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Auburn Hills 48326Seller’s market $187 /sq ftBerkley 48072Seller’s market $227 /sq ftBirmingham 48009Seller’s market $377 /sq ftBloomfield Hills 48301Seller’s market $271 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Southfield real estate

Is Southfield a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.5 months of supply in Southfield, MI 48033 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 Southfield?

The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Southfield sell over asking?

27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Southfield?

About 1.27% of a home’s value a year in Oakland County, or roughly $5,080 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Southfield?

The median sale price was $199,814 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $133 per square foot.

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