Is Covert, MI 49043 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Covert housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Covert, MI 49043 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (73 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $209,909. Overall, Covert is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Van Buren County, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 64%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Grand Junction 49056 (0% sold over asking) or Bloomingdale 49026 (0% sold over asking), while Hartford 49057 (36% sold over asking) and Lawton 49065 (35% sold over asking) are even more competitive.