Is Fostoria, MI 48435 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Fostoria is a balanced market. With about 5.6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply5.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list103.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market15Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$128▼ −24.6% vs. last year

The Fostoria housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Fostoria, MI 48435 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 5.6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (50% then), homes sold faster (21 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $198,414. Overall, Fostoria is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Tuscola County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kingston 48741 (0% sold over asking) or Deford 48729 (0% sold over asking).

Nearby markets

Akron 48701Balanced $108 /sq ftCaro 48723Seller’s market $133 /sq ftCass City 48726Seller’s market $137 /sq ftDeford 48729Buyer’s market $132 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Fostoria real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 5.6 months of supply in Fostoria, MI 48435 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 Fostoria?

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

Do homes in Fostoria sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Fostoria?

About 1.21% of a home’s value a year in Tuscola County, or roughly $4,840 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Fostoria?

The median sale price was $198,414 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $128 per square foot.

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