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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Oakland County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Oakland County, MI

How much do homes in Oakland County, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$334,387

$204/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$12,077(+3.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Oakland County have sold for 3.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Oakland County was $334,387 in April 2024, up 3.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $204.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $110K$120.6K
+9.7%
2 $201.2K$214.5K
+6.6%
3 $293.9K$311K
+5.8%
4 $470K$490.2K
+4.3%
5+ $648.5K$683.1K
+5.3%

Summary: Oakland County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Macomb County
+5.9%
Washtenaw County
+5.5%
Livingston County
+4.5%
Oakland County
+3.7%
Wayne County
+0.7%

Housing Supply in Oakland County, MI

How many homes are available in Oakland County, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
3,2733,802+16.2%

Summary: The Oakland County real estate market had 3,802 homes for sale in April 2024, a 16.2% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 6172
+18.0%
2 643704
+9.5%
3 1,4261,672
+17.3%
4 9181,084
+18.1%
5+ 225270
+20.0%

Summary: The Oakland County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 18%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 17.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 18.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 20%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1,0551,097+4.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

378 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

171 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

547 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Oakland County, you could pay more than the asking price. 49.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,097 homes were sold or pending in Oakland County in April 2024, up by 4.0% month-over-month. Of the 1,096 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Oakland County, MI

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
63 Days25 Days-59.2%

Summary: Homes in Oakland County had an average of 25 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 59.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

875 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

143 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

78 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 1097 homes were sold in Oakland County; 80% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% 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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