Is Marlette, MI 48453 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Marlette housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Marlette, MI 48453 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 7.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $183,920. Overall, Marlette is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Sanilac County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ubly 48475 (0% sold over asking) or Snover 48472 (0% sold over asking), while Applegate 48401 (50% sold over asking) and Melvin 48454 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.