Is Auburn, MI 48611 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Auburn is a seller’s market. With about 0.9 months of supply and 44% 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 79% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #157 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 Auburn housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Auburn, MI 48611 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 0.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 26 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 21%, homes sold faster (22 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $234,898. Overall, Auburn is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Bay County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Auburn ranks #157 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 75 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Munger 48747 (0% sold over asking) or Linwood 48634 (0% sold over asking), while Kawkawlin 48631 (67% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Bay City 48706Seller’s market $129 /sq ftBay City 48708Seller’s market $104 /sq ftBentley 48613 — /sq ftEssexville 48732Seller’s market $133 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Auburn nearby
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Questions about Auburn real estate
Is Auburn a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.9 months of supply in Auburn, MI 48611 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 Auburn?
The typical home went under contract in 15 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Auburn sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Auburn?
About 1.49% of a home’s value a year in Bay County, or roughly $5,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Auburn?
The median sale price was $234,898 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $165 per square foot.
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