Is Fountain, MI 49410 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fountain is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 42% 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 Fountain housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Fountain, MI 49410 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $199,913. Overall, Fountain is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Mason County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Free Soil 49411 (0% sold over asking) or Custer 49405 (14% sold over asking).
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Custer 49405Seller’s market $197 /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 Fountain nearby
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Questions about Fountain real estate
Is Fountain a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Fountain, MI 49410 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 Fountain?
The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fountain sell over asking?
42% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fountain?
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 Fountain?
The median sale price was $199,913 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $177 per square foot.
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