Is Burton, MI 48529 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Burton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Burton, MI 48529 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 46 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $97,958. Overall, Burton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Genesee County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 76%. On our competition score, Burton ranks #329 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 54 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.