Is Imlay City, MI 48444 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Imlay City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Imlay City, MI 48444 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 25 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (23% then), homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $322,361. Overall, Imlay City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lapeer County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Imlay City ranks #322 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Silverwood 48760 (0% sold over asking) or Otter Lake 48464 (10% sold over asking), while Clifford 48727 (67% sold over asking) and North Branch 48461 (45% sold over asking) are even more competitive.