Is West Branch, MI 48661 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Branch housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in West Branch, MI 48661 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 58 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (18% then), homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 19% to $251,754. Overall, West Branch is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Ogemaw County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, West Branch ranks #433 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at South Branch 48761 (0% sold over asking) or Lupton 48635 (5% sold over asking).