Is Albion, MI 49224 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Albion is a seller’s market. With about 3.4 months of supply and 23% 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.
More competitive than 41% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #409 of 510 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Albion housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Albion, MI 49224 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 41 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 15% to $187,720. Overall, Albion is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Calhoun County, homes here sell more slowly than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Albion ranks #409 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ceresco 49033 (0% sold over asking) or Burlington 49029 (0% sold over asking), while East Leroy 49051 (60% sold over asking) and Tekonsha 49092 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Albion real estate
Is Albion a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.4 months of supply in Albion, MI 49224 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 Albion?
The typical home went under contract in 38 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Albion sell over asking?
23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Albion?
About 1.45% of a home’s value a year in Calhoun County, or roughly $5,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Albion?
The median sale price was $187,720 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $127 per square foot.
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