Is Idlewild, MI 49642 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Idlewild housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Idlewild, MI 49642 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 56 days and there were 5.9 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 6 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 0%, homes sold more slowly (50 days then) and the median sale price fell 19% to $137,391. Overall, Idlewild is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lake County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Chase 49623 (0% sold over asking) or Irons 49644 (4% sold over asking), while Branch 49402 (44% sold over asking) and Luther 49656 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.