Is Westland, MI 48185 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Westland is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 48% 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 score87/ 100

More competitive than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #33 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 supply1.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list47.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market15Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$167▲ +8.4% vs. last year

The Westland housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 48% of homes in Westland, MI 48185 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 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 166 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 43%, homes sold more slowly (11 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $239,896. Overall, Westland is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Wayne County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Westland ranks #33 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 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 Westland real estate

Is Westland a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Westland, MI 48185 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 Westland?

The typical home went under contract in 15 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Westland sell over asking?

48% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Westland?

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 Westland?

The median sale price was $239,896 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $167 per square foot.

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