Is Brethren, MI 49619 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Brethren housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Brethren, MI 49619 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 20.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold faster (82 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $282,878. Overall, Brethren is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Manistee County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bear Lake 49614 (8% sold over asking) or Manistee 49660 (9% sold over asking), while Copemish 49625 (100% sold over asking) and Filer City 49634 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.