Is Cooks, MI 49817 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cooks is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Cooks housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Cooks, MI 49817 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 30 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 fell from 50%, homes sold faster (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 47% to $214,907. Overall, Cooks is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Delta County, homes here sell faster than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Wells 49894 (50% sold over asking) and Gladstone 49837 (44% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Cooks real estate
Is Cooks a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Cooks, MI 49817 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 Cooks?
The typical home went under contract in 30 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cooks sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cooks?
About 1.13% of a home’s value a year in Delta County, or roughly $4,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cooks?
The median sale price was $214,907 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $130 per square foot.
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