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SANFORD, MI 48657

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The SANFORD, MI real estate market (48657) currently shows 35 active listings, with 14 pending sales. Homes are averaging 35 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 35 days on market compared to 46 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 18.2% year-over-year, from $247,400 to $292,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 7,506  ·  Density: 47.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $67,414

Typical home value: $164,352  ·  Homeownership: 85.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
35
⇧ 59.1% vs 22 last year
Pending
14
40% pending ratio
Median Price
$292,500
⇧ 18.2% vs $247,400 last year
Average Price
$341,656
⇧ 11.8% vs $305,591 last year
Days on Market
35
⇩ 23.9% vs 46 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$184
⇧ 4.5% vs $176/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,658 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 35 this year vs 22 last year
  • Days on market: 35 now vs 46 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $292,500 (+18.2% YoY)
  • Average: $341,656 (+11.8% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 24.6 miles — 249 listings ($92,313,884 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
48657Sanford, MI 486570.0 mi17$5,635,449$264,750$331,497
48618Coleman, MI 486187.1 mi19$4,976,556$259,950$261,924
48642Midland, MI 486429.7 mi62$26,638,424$394,000$429,652
48652Rhodes, MI 4865214.4 mi2$559,800$279,900$279,900
48611Auburn, MI 4861117.2 mi18$5,074,740$232,400$281,930
48878Rosebush, MI 4887817.8 mi3$900,999$320,000$300,333
48880Saint Louis, MI 4888018.9 mi16$2,543,776$140,100$158,986
48615Breckenridge, MI 4861519.7 mi9$2,048,499$162,500$227,611
48637Merrill, MI 4863720.8 mi3$464,700$154,900$154,900
48631Kawkawlin, MI 4863121.0 mi8$1,984,384$261,175$248,048
48626Hemlock, MI 4862622.1 mi16$6,552,928$373,750$409,558
48624Gladwin, MI 4862424.2 mi61$17,836,644$224,925$292,404
48622Farwell, MI 4862224.6 mi15$17,096,985$264,900$1,139,799

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANFORD, MI 48657?

As of September 2026, there are 35 active listings in SANFORD, MI (zip code 48657), compared to 22 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANFORD, MI 48657?

The median listing price in SANFORD, MI 48657 is $292,500 as of September 2026, a 18.2% increase from $247,400 the prior year.

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

Homes in SANFORD, MI 48657 spend an average of 35 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 46 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANFORD, MI 48657?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, SANFORD, MI 48657 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 35 days on market compared to 46 days last year.

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

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