Is Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Dearborn Heights is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 37% 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 score77/ 100

More competitive than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #123 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 supply2.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list36.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market17Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$174▲ +6.3% vs. last year

The Dearborn Heights housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 104 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 44%, homes sold more slowly (7 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $284,877. Overall, Dearborn Heights is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Wayne County, homes here sell faster than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Dearborn Heights ranks #123 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dearborn 48120 (0% sold over asking) or Detroit 48201 (5% sold over asking), while Dearborn 48128 (72% sold over asking) and Livonia 48154 (59% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Dearborn Heights real estate

Is Dearborn Heights a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 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 Dearborn Heights?

The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Dearborn Heights sell over asking?

37% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Dearborn Heights?

About 1.63% of a home’s value a year in Wayne County, or roughly $6,520 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Dearborn Heights?

The median sale price was $284,877 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $174 per square foot.

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