Is Oak Park, MI 48237 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Oak Park is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 43% 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 #128 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 supply2.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list43.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market20Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$165▲ +0.6% vs. last year

The Oak Park housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Oak Park, MI 48237 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 69 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 10% to $255,889. Overall, Oak Park is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Oakland County, homes here sell more slowly than in 51% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Oak Park ranks #128 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Oxford 48370 (0% sold over asking) or Southfield 48034 (16% sold over asking), while Huntington Woods 48070 (74% sold over asking) and Pleasant Ridge 48069 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Auburn Hills 48326Seller’s market $187 /sq ftBerkley 48072Seller’s market $227 /sq ftBirmingham 48009Seller’s market $377 /sq ftBloomfield Hills 48301Seller’s market $271 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Oak Park real estate

Is Oak Park a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Oak Park, MI 48237 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 Oak Park?

The typical home went under contract in 20 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Oak Park sell over asking?

43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Oak Park?

About 1.27% of a home’s value a year in Oakland County, or roughly $5,080 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Oak Park?

The median sale price was $255,889 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $165 per square foot.

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