Is East China, MI 48054 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The East China housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in East China, MI 48054 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 29 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 23%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $434,562. Overall, East China is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within St. Clair County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, East China ranks #240 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).

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.