Is Spring Lake, MI 49456 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Spring Lake housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Spring Lake, MI 49456 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 119 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (27% then), homes sold faster (26 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $489,788. Overall, Spring Lake is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Ottawa County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Spring Lake ranks #237 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Nunica 49448 (23% sold over asking) or West Olive 49460 (24% sold over asking), while Conklin 49403 (50% sold over asking) and Jenison 49428 (48% sold over asking) are even more competitive.