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Is Alden, MI 49612 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Alden is a buyer’s market. With about 10.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply10.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market243Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$317▲ +28.5% vs. last year

The Alden housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Alden, MI 49612 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 243 days and there were 10.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (90 days then) and the median sale price rose 27% to $540,766. Overall, Alden is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Antrim County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Kewadin 49648 (24% sold over asking) and Ellsworth 49729 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Alden real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 10.7 months of supply in Alden, MI 49612 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 Alden?

The typical home went under contract in 243 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Alden sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Alden?

About 0.84% of a home’s value a year in Antrim County, or roughly $3,360 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Alden?

The median sale price was $540,766 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $317 per square foot.

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