Is Bay County, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bay County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, Bay County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Bay County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Bay County, MI

How much do homes in Bay County, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$140,000

$110/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$4,720(+3.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bay County have sold for 3.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bay County was $140,000 in April 2024, up 3.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $110.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $66K$55.5K
-15.9%
2 $95K$115K
+21.1%
3 $147K$160.2K
+9.0%
4 $142.5K$149.3K
+4.8%
5+ $130K$180K
+38.5%

Summary: Bay County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 15.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 21.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 38.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Saginaw County
+11.0%
Bay County
+3.5%
Tuscola County
0.1%
Gladwin County
-5.3%

Housing Supply in Bay County, MI

How many homes are available in Bay County, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
168218+29.8%

Summary: The Bay County real estate market had 218 homes for sale in April 2024, a 29.8% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 56
+20.0%
2 2629
+11.5%
3 79108
+36.7%
4 4661
+32.6%
5+ 1214
+16.7%

Summary: The Bay County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 36.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 32.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
3256+75.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

23 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

25 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bay County, you could pay more than the asking price. 44.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 56 homes were sold or pending in Bay County in April 2024, up by 75.0% month-over-month. Of the 56 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 45% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bay County, MI

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
12 Days41 Days+226.4%

Summary: Homes in Bay County had an average of 41 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 226.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

34 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 56 homes were sold in Bay County; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 16% 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 2 Days Ago

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