Is Custer, MI 49405 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Custer is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 14% 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 Custer housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Custer, MI 49405 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 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. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 67%, homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $239,896. Overall, Custer is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Mason County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Free Soil 49411 (0% sold over asking), while Fountain 49410 (42% sold over asking) and Scottville 49454 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Fountain 49410Seller’s market $177 /sq ftFree Soil 49411Buyer’s market $235 /sq ftLudington 49431Seller’s market $203 /sq ftScottville 49454Buyer’s market $176 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Custer nearby
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Questions about Custer real estate
Is Custer a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Custer, MI 49405 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 Custer?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Custer sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Custer?
About 1.06% of a home’s value a year in Mason County, or roughly $4,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Custer?
The median sale price was $239,896 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $197 per square foot.
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