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SOUTH LYON, MI 48178

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Oakland County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
126
⇧ 4.1% vs 121 last year
Pending
46
37% pending ratio
Median Price
$469,990
⇩ 19.7% vs $584,975 last year
Average Price
$554,049
⇩ 18.9% vs $683,359 last year
Days on Market
72
⇧ 38.5% vs 52 days last year

Market Context

Population: 36,842  ·  Density: 296.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $127,052

Typical home value: $359,786  ·  Homeownership: 91.9%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SOUTH LYON, MI real estate market (48178) currently shows 126 active listings, with 46 pending sales. Homes are averaging 72 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 19.7% year-over-year, from $584,975 to $469,990.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 126 this year vs 121 last year
  • Days on market: 72 now vs 52 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $469,990 (-19.7% YoY)
  • Average: $554,049 (-18.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 14.3 miles — 656 listings ($419,925,933 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
48178South Lyon, MI 481780.0 mi126$69,810,174$469,990$554,049
48189Whitmore Lake, MI 481896.5 mi29$15,502,414$471,500$534,566
48168Northville, MI 481686.9 mi55$47,095,070$600,000$856,274
48374Novi, MI 483747.4 mi15$13,514,100$749,500$900,940
48105Ann Arbor, MI 481058.1 mi66$58,761,318$660,000$890,323
48381Milford, MI 483818.9 mi82$50,957,096$575,000$621,428
48114Brighton, MI 481149.7 mi39$21,968,115$532,613$563,285
48377Novi, MI 4837710.6 mi20$10,065,740$368,750$503,287
48390Walled Lake, MI 4839012.1 mi76$30,041,736$339,900$395,286
48104Ann Arbor, MI 4810412.8 mi77$61,461,246$399,000$798,198
48335Farmington, MI 4833513.4 mi28$10,743,124$344,900$383,683
48130Dexter, MI 4813013.7 mi33$24,420,660$619,419$740,020
48353Hartland, MI 4835314.3 mi10$5,585,140$592,400$558,514

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SOUTH LYON, MI 48178?

As of January 2026, there are 126 active listings in SOUTH LYON, MI (zip code 48178), compared to 121 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SOUTH LYON, MI 48178?

The median listing price in SOUTH LYON, MI 48178 is $469,990 as of January 2026, a 19.7% decrease from $584,975 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SOUTH LYON, MI?

Homes in SOUTH LYON, MI 48178 spend an average of 72 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 52 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SOUTH LYON, MI 48178?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SOUTH LYON, MI 48178 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SOUTH LYON, MI?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SOUTH LYON, MI 48178 save an estimated $9,400 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $469,990. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.