Is Rockwood, MI 48173 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rockwood is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 46% 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 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #65 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 Rockwood housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Rockwood, MI 48173 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 1.8 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 rose from 44%, homes sold faster (18 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $260,887. Overall, Rockwood is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Wayne County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Rockwood ranks #65 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 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.
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Questions about Rockwood real estate
Is Rockwood a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Rockwood, MI 48173 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 Rockwood?
The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rockwood sell over asking?
46% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rockwood?
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 Rockwood?
The median sale price was $260,887 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $165 per square foot.
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