Is Deerfield, MI 49238 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Deerfield is a seller’s market. With about 0.5 months of supply and 29% 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.

Months of supply0.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list28.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market29Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$163▲ +18.4% vs. last year

The Deerfield housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Deerfield, MI 49238 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 0.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $224,903. Overall, Deerfield is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lenawee County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 69%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Jasper 49248 (0% sold over asking) or Tipton 49287 (10% sold over asking), while Clayton 49235 (100% sold over asking) and Sand Creek 49279 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Addison 49220Buyer’s market $190 /sq ftAdrian 49221Seller’s market $134 /sq ftBlissfield 49228Seller’s market $179 /sq ftBritton 49229Seller’s market $236 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Deerfield real estate

Is Deerfield a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 0.5 months of supply in Deerfield, MI 49238 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 Deerfield?

The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Deerfield sell over asking?

29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Deerfield?

About 1.27% of a home’s value a year in Lenawee County, or roughly $5,080 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Deerfield?

The median sale price was $224,903 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $163 per square foot.

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