Is Napoleon, MI 49261 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Napoleon is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Napoleon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Napoleon, MI 49261 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 6.4 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 faster (47 days then) and the median sale price fell 64% to $78,966. Overall, Napoleon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Jackson County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Spring Arbor 49283 (63% sold over asking) and Munith 49259 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Napoleon real estate
Is Napoleon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Napoleon, MI 49261 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 Napoleon?
The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Napoleon sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Napoleon?
About 1.26% of a home’s value a year in Jackson County, or roughly $5,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Napoleon?
The median sale price was $78,966 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $83 per square foot.
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