Is Muskegon, MI 49445 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Muskegon is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 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 score73/ 100

More competitive than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #168 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 supply2.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list33.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market10Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$204▲ +6.1% vs. last year

The Muskegon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Muskegon, MI 49445 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 79 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 31%, homes sold faster (12 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $317,862. Overall, Muskegon is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Muskegon County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Muskegon ranks #168 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Montague 49437 (21% sold over asking) or Whitehall 49461 (22% sold over asking), while Bailey 49303 (100% sold over asking) and Casnovia 49318 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bailey 49303Buyer’s market $190 /sq ftCasnovia 49318Buyer’s market $90 /sq ftFruitport 49415Seller’s market $213 /sq ftHolton 49425Seller’s market $180 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Muskegon real estate

Is Muskegon a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Muskegon, MI 49445 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 Muskegon?

The typical home went under contract in 10 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Muskegon sell over asking?

34% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Muskegon?

About 1.18% of a home’s value a year in Muskegon County, or roughly $4,720 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Muskegon?

The median sale price was $317,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $204 per square foot.

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