Is Petersburg, MI 49270 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Petersburg is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 33% 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 79% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #163 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 Petersburg housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Petersburg, MI 49270 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 22 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 58%, homes sold faster (25 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $279,879. Overall, Petersburg is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Monroe County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Petersburg ranks #163 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Luna Pier 48157 (0% sold over asking) or La Salle 48145 (13% sold over asking), while Ida 48140 (60% sold over asking) and Ottawa Lake 49267 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Carleton 48117Seller’s market $185 /sq ftDundee 48131Seller’s market $164 /sq ftErie 48133Balanced $172 /sq ftIda 48140Seller’s market $151 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Petersburg nearby
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Questions about Petersburg real estate
Is Petersburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Petersburg, MI 49270 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 Petersburg?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Petersburg sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Petersburg?
About 1.16% of a home’s value a year in Monroe County, or roughly $4,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Petersburg?
The median sale price was $279,879 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $171 per square foot.
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