Is Gowen, MI 49326 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Gowen is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 55% 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.
The Gowen housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 55% of homes in Gowen, MI 49326 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 42%, homes sold faster (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 56% to $428,814. Overall, Gowen is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Kent County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 85%.
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.
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Questions about Gowen real estate
Is Gowen a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Gowen, MI 49326 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 Gowen?
The typical home went under contract in 7 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Gowen sell over asking?
55% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Gowen?
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 Gowen?
The median sale price was $428,814 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $290 per square foot.
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