Is Roscommon, MI 48653 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Roscommon is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 19% 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 score34/ 100

More competitive than 32% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #438 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 supply3.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list18.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market41Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$172▼ −3.6% vs. last year

The Roscommon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Roscommon, MI 48653 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 83 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $209,909. Overall, Roscommon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Roscommon County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Roscommon ranks #438 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Prudenville 48651 (2% sold over asking) or Saint Helen 48656 (12% sold over asking), while Houghton Lake Heights 48630 (25% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Higgins Lake 48627 — /sq ftHoughton Lake 48629Balanced $192 /sq ftHoughton Lake Heights 48630Seller’s market $192 /sq ftPrudenville 48651Seller’s market $176 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Roscommon real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Roscommon, MI 48653 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 Roscommon?

The typical home went under contract in 41 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Roscommon sell over asking?

19% 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 Roscommon?

About 1.01% of a home’s value a year in Roscommon County, or roughly $4,040 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Roscommon?

The median sale price was $209,909 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $172 per square foot.

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