Is Irons, MI 49644 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Irons housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Irons, MI 49644 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 71 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 24 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $214,907. Overall, Irons is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lake County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Irons ranks #500 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 out of 100).

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