Is Manitou Beach, MI 49253 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Manitou Beach housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Manitou Beach, MI 49253 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 117% to $753,449. Overall, Manitou Beach is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Lenawee County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Manitou Beach ranks #462 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).

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.