Is Saginaw, MI 48602 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Saginaw is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 25% 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.

Competition score43/ 100

More competitive than 42% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #401 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

Months of supply3.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list25%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market31Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$75▲ +4.7% vs. last year

The Saginaw housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Saginaw, MI 48602 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 99 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 27%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $90,911. Overall, Saginaw is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Saginaw County, homes here sell more slowly than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Saginaw ranks #401 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Carrollton 48724 (0% sold over asking) or Frankenmuth 48734 (9% sold over asking), while Saginaw 48607 (100% sold over asking) and Hemlock 48626 (53% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Birch Run 48415Seller’s market $162 /sq ftBrant 48614 $122 /sq ftBridgeport 48722Seller’s market $131 /sq ftBurt 48417Seller’s market $111 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Saginaw real estate

Is Saginaw a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Saginaw, MI 48602 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 Saginaw?

The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Saginaw sell over asking?

25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Saginaw?

About 1.49% of a home’s value a year in Saginaw County, or roughly $5,960 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Saginaw?

The median sale price was $90,911 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $75 per square foot.

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