Is Swartz Creek, MI 48473 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Swartz Creek is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 42% 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 83% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #106 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 Swartz Creek housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Swartz Creek, MI 48473 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 93 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 28%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 7% to $249,842. Overall, Swartz Creek is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Genesee County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Swartz Creek ranks #106 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 78 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Flint 48502 (0% sold over asking) or Flint 48505 (6% sold over asking), while Atlas 48411 (100% sold over asking) and Montrose 48457 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Swartz Creek real estate
Is Swartz Creek a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Swartz Creek, MI 48473 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 Swartz Creek?
The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Swartz Creek sell over asking?
42% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Swartz Creek?
About 1.36% of a home’s value a year in Genesee County, or roughly $5,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Swartz Creek?
The median sale price was $249,842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $163 per square foot.
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