Is Sears, MI 49679 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sears is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Sears housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sears, MI 49679 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold faster (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 92% to $239,896. Overall, Sears is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Osceola County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Leroy 49655 (50% sold over asking) and Hersey 49639 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Evart 49631Seller’s market $148 /sq ftHersey 49639Seller’s market $160 /sq ftLeroy 49655Balanced $151 /sq ftMarion 49665Balanced $152 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Sears nearby
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Questions about Sears real estate
Is Sears a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Sears, MI 49679 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 Sears?
The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sears sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sears?
About 1.02% of a home’s value a year in Osceola County, or roughly $4,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sears?
The median sale price was $239,896 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $197 per square foot.
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