Is South Haven, MI 49090 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The South Haven housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in South Haven, MI 49090 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 56 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 80 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (14% then), homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $437,261. Overall, South Haven is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Van Buren County, homes here sell more slowly than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, South Haven ranks #435 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 out of 100).

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.