Is Sterling Heights, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sterling Heights is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, Sterling Heights has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Sterling Heights, MI

How much do homes in Sterling Heights, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$295,000

$186/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$15,581(+5.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sterling Heights have sold for 5.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sterling Heights was $295,000 in April 2024, up 5.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $186.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $97K$97.4K
0.5%
2 $196K$215K
+9.7%
3 $275.5K$290K
+5.3%
4 $333.2K$350K
+5.0%
5+ $381K$410K
+7.6%

Summary: Sterling Heights housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Utica
+79.7%
Fraser
+7.0%
Sterling Heights
+5.6%
Shelby Charter Township
+1.6%
Clinton Township
0.4%

Housing Supply in Sterling Heights, MI

How many homes are available in Sterling Heights, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
196247+26.0%

Summary: The Sterling Heights real estate market had 247 homes for sale in April 2024, a 26.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 34
+33.3%
2 4052
+30.0%
3 101126
+24.8%
4 4657
+23.9%
5+ 68
+33.3%

Summary: The Sterling Heights housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 30%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 24.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 23.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 33.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
7387+19.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

28 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

47 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Sterling Heights, you could pay more than the asking price. 54% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 87 homes were sold or pending in Sterling Heights in April 2024, up by 19.2% month-over-month. Of the 87 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 54% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sterling Heights, MI

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
121 Days14 Days-88.0%

Summary: Homes in Sterling Heights had an average of 14 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 88% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

80 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 87 homes were sold in Sterling Heights; 92% of homes were sold within 30 days, 6% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% 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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