Is Fenton, MI 48430 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fenton is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 35% 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 76% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #190 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 Fenton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Fenton, MI 48430 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 179 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 39%, homes sold faster (22 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $406,074. Overall, Fenton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Livingston County, homes here sell faster than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Fenton ranks #190 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cohoctah 48816 (0% sold over asking) or Lakeland 48143 (0% sold over asking), while Howell 48855 (51% sold over asking) and Brighton 48116 (42% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Brighton 48114Seller’s market $213 /sq ftBrighton 48116Seller’s market $216 /sq ftCohoctah 48816 $160 /sq ftFowlerville 48836Seller’s market $187 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Fenton nearby
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Questions about Fenton real estate
Is Fenton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Fenton, MI 48430 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 Fenton?
The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fenton sell over asking?
35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fenton?
About 0.97% of a home’s value a year in Livingston County, or roughly $3,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fenton?
The median sale price was $406,074 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $210 per square foot.
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