Is Byron Center, MI 49315 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Byron Center is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 34% 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.

Competition score79/ 100

More competitive than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #92 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

Months of supply1.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list33.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market11Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$225▲ +4.9% vs. last year

The Byron Center housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Byron Center, MI 49315 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 128 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 24%, homes sold faster (14 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $517,276. Overall, Byron Center is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Kent County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 85%. On our competition score, Byron Center ranks #92 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sand Lake 49343 (22% sold over asking) or Caledonia 49316 (28% sold over asking), while Wyoming 49509 (63% sold over asking) and Grand Rapids 49507 (59% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Ada 49301Seller’s market $273 /sq ftAlto 49302Seller’s market $216 /sq ftBelmont 49306Seller’s market $214 /sq ftCaledonia 49316Seller’s market $218 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Byron Center real estate

Is Byron Center a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Byron Center, MI 49315 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 Byron Center?

The typical home went under contract in 11 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Byron Center sell over asking?

34% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Byron Center?

About 1.11% of a home’s value a year in Kent County, or roughly $4,440 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Byron Center?

The median sale price was $517,276 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $225 per square foot.

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