Is Hartford, MI 49057 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hartford is a balanced market. With about 4.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Hartford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Hartford, MI 49057 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 4.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 30%, homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $194,916. Overall, Hartford is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Van Buren County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Grand Junction 49056 (0% sold over asking) or Bloomingdale 49026 (0% sold over asking).
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Bangor 49013Seller’s market $137 /sq ftBloomingdale 49026Balanced $96 /sq ftCovert 49043Buyer’s market $221 /sq ftDecatur 49045Balanced $136 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Hartford nearby
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Questions about Hartford real estate
Is Hartford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.1 months of supply in Hartford, MI 49057 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 Hartford?
The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hartford sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hartford?
About 1.23% of a home’s value a year in Van Buren County, or roughly $4,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hartford?
The median sale price was $194,916 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $134 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology