Is Scotts, MI 49088 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Scotts is a seller’s market. With about 1.3 months of supply and 25% 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 Scotts housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Scotts, MI 49088 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 days and there were 1.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 36%, homes sold faster (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $341,852. Overall, Scotts is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Kalamazoo County, homes here sell faster than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fulton 49052 (0% sold over asking) or Climax 49034 (0% sold over asking), while Kalamazoo 49004 (34% sold over asking) and Kalamazoo 49001 (34% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Augusta 49012Seller’s market $214 /sq ftClimax 49034Buyer’s market $180 /sq ftFulton 49052Seller’s market $117 /sq ftGalesburg 49053Seller’s market $195 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Scotts nearby
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Questions about Scotts real estate
Is Scotts a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.3 months of supply in Scotts, MI 49088 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 Scotts?
The typical home went under contract in 10 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Scotts sell over asking?
25% 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 Scotts?
About 1.45% of a home’s value a year in Kalamazoo County, or roughly $5,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Scotts?
The median sale price was $341,852 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $211 per square foot.
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