Is Saint Clair, MI 48079 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Saint Clair is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 20% 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.
More competitive than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #299 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
The Saint Clair housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Saint Clair, MI 48079 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 61 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (16 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $339,853. Overall, Saint Clair is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within St. Clair County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 85%. On our competition score, Saint Clair ranks #299 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 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.
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Questions about Saint Clair real estate
Is Saint Clair a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Saint Clair, MI 48079 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 Saint Clair?
The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Saint Clair sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Saint Clair?
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 Saint Clair?
The median sale price was $339,853 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $179 per square foot.
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