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Is Berrien Center, MI 49102 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Berrien Center is a buyer’s market. With about 19.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply19.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list83.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$148▼ −23.8% vs. last year

The Berrien Center housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Berrien Center, MI 49102 sold above their list price and there were 19.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (160 days then) and the median sale price fell 63% to $174,924. Overall, Berrien Center is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Berrien County, homes here sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Harbert 49115 (33% sold over asking) and Three Oaks 49128 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Baroda 49101Seller’s market $164 /sq ftBenton Harbor 49022Balanced $149 /sq ftBerrien Springs 49103Balanced $185 /sq ftBridgman 49106Seller’s market $206 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Vandalia, MI49095 · 21 miles away80% similarlarger · 6 min longer commute Three Oaks, MI49128 · 19 miles away78% similarlarger · younger residents Eau Claire, MI49111 · 5 miles away75% similarcheaper homes ($86K less) · larger Baroda, MI49101 · 11 miles away73% similarlarger · younger residents

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Questions about Berrien Center real estate

Is Berrien Center a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 19.2 months of supply in Berrien Center, MI 49102 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

Do homes in Berrien Center sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 83.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Berrien Center?

About 1.08% of a home’s value a year in Berrien County, or roughly $4,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Berrien Center?

The median sale price was $174,924 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $148 per square foot.

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