Is Detroit, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Detroit is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, Detroit was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Detroit is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Detroit, MI

How much do homes in Detroit, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$80,163

$69/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

-$72(-0.1%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Detroit has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Detroit was $80,163 in March 2024, down 0.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $69.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $111.4K$161.6K
+45.0%
2 $55.3K$55.2K
-0.2%
3 $75.3K$79.5K
+5.5%
4 $120K$119.4K
-0.5%
5+ $202K$191.2K
-5.3%

Summary: Detroit housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 45%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Royal Oak Charter Township
+10.3%
Ferndale
+1.7%
Detroit
-0.1%
Hamtramck
-4.5%

Housing Supply in Detroit, MI

How many homes are available in Detroit, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
2,6352,918+10.7%

Summary: The Detroit real estate market had 2,918 homes for sale in March 2024, a 10.7% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 6778
+16.4%
2 419473
+12.9%
3 1,6421,815
+10.5%
4 369399
+8.1%
5+ 138153
+10.9%

Summary: The Detroit housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
425392-7.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

224 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

74 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

94 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Detroit, you may be able to get a good deal. 57.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 392 homes were sold or pending in Detroit in March 2024, down by 7.8% month-over-month. Of the 392 sold homes, 57% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 24% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Detroit, MI

How long does it take to sell a home in Detroit, MI?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
108 Days49 Days-54.1%

Summary: Homes in Detroit had an average of 49 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 54.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

196 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

131 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

65 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Detroit are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 392 homes were sold in Detroit; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 18 Days Ago

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