Is West Olive, MI 49460 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
West Olive is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 24% 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.
More competitive than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #280 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
The West Olive housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in West Olive, MI 49460 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 34 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 11%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 7% to $599,740. Overall, West Olive is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ottawa County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, West Olive ranks #280 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 out of 100).
Nearby, Conklin 49403 (50% sold over asking) and Jenison 49428 (48% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about West Olive real estate
Is West Olive a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in West Olive, MI 49460 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 West Olive?
The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in West Olive sell over asking?
24% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in West Olive?
About 1.02% of a home’s value a year in Ottawa County, or roughly $4,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in West Olive?
The median sale price was $599,740 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $251 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology