Is Lyons, MI 48851 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lyons is a seller’s market. With about 1.2 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.
The Lyons housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Lyons, MI 48851 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 17%, homes sold faster (63 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $231,650. Overall, Lyons is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ionia County, homes here sell more slowly than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pewamo 48873 (0% sold over asking) or Hubbardston 48845 (0% sold over asking), while Clarksville 48815 (50% sold over asking) and Lake Odessa 48849 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Lyons real estate
Is Lyons a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.2 months of supply in Lyons, MI 48851 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 Lyons?
The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lyons sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lyons?
About 1.13% of a home’s value a year in Ionia County, or roughly $4,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lyons?
The median sale price was $231,650 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $137 per square foot.
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