Is Watersmeet, MI 49969 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Watersmeet is a balanced market. With about 5.4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 12% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #490 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
The Watersmeet housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Watersmeet, MI 49969 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 5.4 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. That’s based on 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (69 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $599,740. Overall, Watersmeet is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Gogebic County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Watersmeet ranks #490 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Marenisco 49947 (0% sold over asking) or Bessemer 49911 (0% sold over asking), while Wakefield 49968 (33% sold over asking) and Ironwood 49938 (23% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bessemer 49911Buyer’s market $87 /sq ftIronwood 49938Balanced $106 /sq ftMarenisco 49947Buyer’s market $248 /sq ftRamsay 49959 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Watersmeet nearby
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Questions about Watersmeet real estate
Is Watersmeet a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.4 months of supply in Watersmeet, MI 49969 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 Watersmeet?
The typical home went under contract in 57 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Watersmeet sell over asking?
13% 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 Watersmeet?
About 1.43% of a home’s value a year in Gogebic County, or roughly $5,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Watersmeet?
The median sale price was $599,740 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $364 per square foot.
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