Is Lansing, MI 48915 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Lansing is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 43% 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.

Competition score67/ 100

More competitive than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #238 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

Months of supply3.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list42.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market34Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$121▲ +21.7% vs. last year

The Lansing housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Lansing, MI 48915 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 56 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $151,185. Overall, Lansing is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Ingham County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Lansing ranks #238 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Okemos 48864 (26% sold over asking) or Leslie 49251 (27% sold over asking), while Onondaga 49264 (63% sold over asking) and Holt 48842 (61% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Dansville 48819Seller’s market $156 /sq ftEast Lansing 48823Seller’s market $173 /sq ftHaslett 48840Seller’s market $184 /sq ftHolt 48842Seller’s market $153 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Lansing real estate

Is Lansing a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Lansing, MI 48915 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 34 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Lansing sell over asking?

43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Lansing?

About 1.83% of a home’s value a year in Ingham County, or roughly $7,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Lansing?

The median sale price was $151,185 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $121 per square foot.

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