Is Lansing, MI 48906 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lansing is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 44% 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 79% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #153 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 Lansing housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Lansing, MI 48906 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 108 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 53%, homes sold more slowly (30 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $203,412. Overall, Lansing is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Clinton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Lansing ranks #153 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 75 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Elsie 48831 (33% sold over asking) or Saint Johns 48879 (34% sold over asking), while Maple Rapids 48853 (60% sold over asking) and Eagle 48822 (56% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Lansing real estate
Is Lansing a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Lansing, MI 48906 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 Lansing?
The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lansing sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lansing?
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 Lansing?
The median sale price was $203,412 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $132 per square foot.
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