Is Iron River, MI 49935 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Iron River is a buyer’s market. With about 6.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score8/ 100

More competitive than 3% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #508 of 510 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply6.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list2.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market71Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$139▲ +3.9% vs. last year

The Iron River housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 3% of homes in Iron River, MI 49935 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 71 days and there were 6.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 35 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 10%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 20% to $170,826. Overall, Iron River is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Iron County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Iron River ranks #508 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 8 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Gaastra 49927 (0% sold over asking) or Amasa 49903 (0% sold over asking), while Caspian 49915 (17% sold over asking) and Crystal Falls 49920 (11% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Alpha 49902Balanced $31 /sq ftAmasa 49903 $411 /sq ftCaspian 49915Seller’s market $101 /sq ftCrystal Falls 49920Buyer’s market $207 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Iron River real estate

Is Iron River a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.2 months of supply in Iron River, MI 49935 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 Iron River?

The typical home went under contract in 71 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Iron River sell over asking?

3% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Iron River?

About 1.34% of a home’s value a year in Iron County, or roughly $5,360 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Iron River?

The median sale price was $170,826 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $139 per square foot.

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