Is Grand Rapids, MI 49505 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Grand Rapids is a seller’s market. With about 1.2 months of supply and 53% 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 score93/ 100

More competitive than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #9 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 supply1.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list52.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list102.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market6Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$214▲ +8.7% vs. last year

The Grand Rapids housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 53% of homes in Grand Rapids, MI 49505 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 6 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 148 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 55%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 2% to $309,366. Overall, Grand Rapids is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Kent County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Grand Rapids ranks #9 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 93 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sand Lake 49343 (22% sold over asking) or Caledonia 49316 (28% sold over asking), while Wyoming 49509 (63% sold over asking) and Grand Rapids 49507 (59% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Ada 49301Seller’s market $273 /sq ftAlto 49302Seller’s market $216 /sq ftBelmont 49306Seller’s market $214 /sq ftByron Center 49315Seller’s market $225 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Grand Rapids real estate

Is Grand Rapids a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.2 months of supply in Grand Rapids, MI 49505 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 Grand Rapids?

The typical home went under contract in 6 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Grand Rapids sell over asking?

53% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Grand Rapids?

About 1.11% of a home’s value a year in Kent County, or roughly $4,440 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Grand Rapids?

The median sale price was $309,366 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $214 per square foot.

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