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ORLEANS, MI 48865

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

Market Analysis

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

The ORLEANS, MI real estate market (48865) currently shows 8 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 49 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 49 days on market compared to 25 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 91.4% year-over-year, from $261,225 to $500,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,918  ·  Density: 34.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $61,103

Typical home value: $115,126  ·  Homeownership: 79.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
8
⇩ 38.5% vs 13 last year
Pending
3
38% pending ratio
Median Price
$500,000
⇧ 91.4% vs $261,225 last year
Average Price
$444,979
⇧ 68.6% vs $263,932 last year
Days on Market
49
⇧ 96% vs 25 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$192
⇩ 3% vs $198/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,827 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 8 this year vs 13 last year
  • Days on market: 49 now vs 25 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $500,000 (+91.4% YoY)
  • Average: $444,979 (+68.6% 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 20.2 miles — 159 listings ($92,215,089 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
48865Orleans, MI 488650.0 mi6$3,310,002$525,000$551,667
48870Palo, MI 488706.4 mi1$240,000$240,000$240,000
48809Belding, MI 488097.7 mi23$9,623,637$323,675$418,419
48838Greenville, MI 4883810.1 mi39$17,687,397$337,450$453,523
48885Sidney, MI 4888511.3 mi2$390,500$195,250$195,250
48851Lyons, MI 4885112.6 mi6$5,112,960$299,900$852,160
48811Carson City, MI 4881114.3 mi4$748,932$214,925$187,233
48888Stanton, MI 4888815.3 mi12$3,305,532$240,000$275,461
49326Gowen, MI 4932615.6 mi7$14,256,431$735,000$2,036,633
48875Portland, MI 4887518.2 mi17$6,096,387$385,000$358,611
48835Fowler, MI 4883518.7 mi5$1,398,395$261,000$279,679
49347Trufant, MI 4934719.7 mi3$1,514,700$504,900$504,900
49301Ada, MI 4930120.2 mi34$28,530,216$805,000$839,124

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ORLEANS, MI 48865?

As of September 2026, there are 8 active listings in ORLEANS, MI (zip code 48865), compared to 13 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ORLEANS, MI 48865?

The median listing price in ORLEANS, MI 48865 is $500,000 as of September 2026, a 91.4% increase from $261,225 the prior year.

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

Homes in ORLEANS, MI 48865 spend an average of 49 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 25 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ORLEANS, MI 48865?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, ORLEANS, MI 48865 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 49 days on market compared to 25 days last year.

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