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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Detroit is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Detroit is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Detroit, MI

How much do homes in Detroit, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$81,036

$70/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$1,025(+1.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Detroit have sold for 1.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Detroit was $81,036 in April 2024, up 1.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $70.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $115K$161.6K
+40.5%
2 $54.2K$57.2K
+5.6%
3 $75K$80K
+6.7%
4 $120K$116.4K
-3.0%
5+ $200K$177.5K
-11.3%

Summary: Detroit housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 40.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Royal Oak Charter Township
+9.9%
Ferndale
+4.4%
Detroit
+1.3%
Highland Park
-3.8%
Hamtramck
-4.6%

Housing Supply in Detroit, MI

How many homes are available in Detroit, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2,6272,960+12.7%

Summary: The Detroit real estate market had 2,960 homes for sale in April 2024, a 12.7% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 6983
+20.3%
2 431489
+13.5%
3 1,6291,825
+12.0%
4 360412
+14.4%
5+ 138151
+9.4%

Summary: The Detroit housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
444426-4.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

243 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

89 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% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 426 homes were sold or pending in Detroit in April 2024, down by 4.1% month-over-month. Of the 426 sold homes, 57% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 22% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
91 Days45 Days-50.0%

Summary: Homes in Detroit had an average of 45 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 50% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

236 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

122 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

68 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 April 2024, 426 homes were sold in Detroit; 55% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% 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.

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