Is Grosse Ile, MI 48138 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Grosse Ile is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 30% 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 score63/ 100

More competitive than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #276 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 supply1.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list30.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market30Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$168▼ −3.1% vs. last year

The Grosse Ile housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Grosse Ile, MI 48138 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 47 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $361,594. Overall, Grosse Ile is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Wayne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Grosse Ile ranks #276 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 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 Grosse Ile real estate

Is Grosse Ile a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Grosse Ile, MI 48138 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 Grosse Ile?

The typical home went under contract in 30 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Grosse Ile sell over asking?

30% 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 Grosse Ile?

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 Grosse Ile?

The median sale price was $361,594 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $168 per square foot.

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