Is Saint Johns, MI 48879 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Saint Johns is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 34% 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 70% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #241 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 Saint Johns housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Saint Johns, MI 48879 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 61 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 21%, homes sold faster (47 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $287,875. Overall, Saint Johns is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Clinton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 89%. On our competition score, Saint Johns ranks #241 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).
Nearby, Maple Rapids 48853 (60% sold over asking) and Eagle 48822 (56% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Saint Johns real estate
Is Saint Johns a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Saint Johns, MI 48879 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 Saint Johns?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Saint Johns sell over asking?
34% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Saint Johns?
About 1.23% of a home’s value a year in Clinton County, or roughly $4,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Saint Johns?
The median sale price was $287,875 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $177 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology