Is Burton, MI 48519 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Burton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Burton, MI 48519 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 30 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 53%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 2% to $259,888. Overall, Burton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Genesee County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Burton ranks #245 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 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.