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SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Clinton County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
42
⇩ 34.4% vs 64 last year
Pending
8
19% pending ratio
Median Price
$330,000
⇩ 7.9% vs $358,150 last year
Average Price
$347,503
⇩ 7.6% vs $375,984 last year
Days on Market
56
⇧ 30.2% vs 43 days last year

Market Context

Population: 18,607  ·  Density: 37.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $77,321

Typical home value: $199,848  ·  Homeownership: 82.5%

Market Analysis

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

The SAINT JOHNS, MI real estate market (48879) currently shows 42 active listings, with 8 pending sales. Homes are averaging 56 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 22 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 56 days on market compared to 43 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7.9% year-over-year, from $358,150 to $330,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 42 this year vs 64 last year
  • Days on market: 56 now vs 43 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $330,000 (-7.9% YoY)
  • Average: $347,503 (-7.6% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 19.2 miles — 303 listings ($86,350,072 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
48879Saint Johns, MI 488790.0 mi42$14,595,126$330,000$347,503
48853Maple Rapids, MI 488538.7 mi3$412,500$124,000$137,500
48866Ovid, MI 4886610.5 mi12$2,844,288$258,222$237,024
48831Elsie, MI 4883112.3 mi7$1,567,769$173,000$223,967
48873Pewamo, MI 4887313.0 mi1$109,000$109,000$109,000
48807Bannister, MI 4880713.4 mi2$459,800$229,900$229,900
48808Bath, MI 4880814.1 mi9$4,732,200$469,950$525,800
48906Lansing, MI 4890615.3 mi80$14,783,520$149,500$184,794
48856Middleton, MI 4885615.6 mi1$235,000$235,000$235,000
48823East Lansing, MI 4882318.0 mi72$32,059,152$315,000$445,266
48851Lyons, MI 4885118.4 mi6$6,230,700$326,950$1,038,450
48915Lansing, MI 4891518.5 mi61$7,390,577$110,000$121,157
48933Lansing, MI 4893319.2 mi7$930,440$129,900$132,920

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879?

As of January 2026, there are 42 active listings in SAINT JOHNS, MI (zip code 48879), compared to 64 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879?

The median listing price in SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879 is $330,000 as of January 2026, a 7.9% decrease from $358,150 the prior year.

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

Homes in SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879 spend an average of 56 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 43 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 22 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 56 days on market compared to 43 days last year.

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

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