Is Sidney, MI 48885 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sidney is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 50% 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 Sidney housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Sidney, MI 48885 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 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 20%, homes sold faster (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 30% to $378,336. Overall, Sidney is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Montcalm County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Coral 49322 (0% sold over asking) or Lakeview 48850 (5% sold over asking), while Pierson 49339 (75% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Sidney real estate
Is Sidney a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Sidney, MI 48885 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 Sidney?
The typical home went under contract in 11 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sidney sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sidney?
About 1.01% of a home’s value a year in Montcalm County, or roughly $4,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sidney?
The median sale price was $378,336 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $186 per square foot.
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