Is Saginaw, MI 48603 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 1.8 months of supply and 33% 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 score76/ 100

More competitive than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #144 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 supply1.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list33.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market10Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$130▲ +1.5% vs. last year

The Saginaw housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Saginaw, MI 48603 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 102 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (35% then), homes sold faster (13 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $226,902. Overall, Saginaw is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Saginaw County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Saginaw ranks #144 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 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 1.8 months of supply in Saginaw, MI 48603 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 10 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Saginaw sell over asking?

33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% 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 $226,902 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $130 per square foot.

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