Is Six Lakes, MI 48886 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Six Lakes is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 22% 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 Six Lakes housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Six Lakes, MI 48886 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 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 11%, homes sold faster (28 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $189,918. Overall, Six Lakes is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Montcalm County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 79%.
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) and Sheridan 48884 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Six Lakes real estate
Is Six Lakes a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Six Lakes, MI 48886 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 Six Lakes?
The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Six Lakes sell over asking?
22% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Six Lakes?
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 Six Lakes?
The median sale price was $189,918 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $179 per square foot.
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