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MEARS, MI 49436

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
16
⇧ 33.3% vs 12 last year
Pending
3
19% pending ratio
Median Price
$387,500
⇧ 22.1% vs $317,400 last year
Average Price
$796,520
⇧ 87.2% vs $425,581 last year
Days on Market
77
⇩ 18.1% vs 94 days last year

Market Context

Population: 1,672  ·  Density: 20.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $63,306

Typical home value: $203,073  ·  Homeownership: 89.7%

Market Analysis

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

The MEARS, MI real estate market (49436) currently shows 16 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 77 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 77 days on market compared to 94 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 22.1% year-over-year, from $317,400 to $387,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 16 this year vs 12 last year
  • Days on market: 77 now vs 94 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $387,500 (+22.1% YoY)
  • Average: $796,520 (+87.2% 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 34.7 miles — 410 listings ($140,913,995 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
49436Mears, MI 494360.0 mi16$12,744,320$387,500$796,520
49449Pentwater, MI 494499.3 mi12$6,758,340$415,000$563,195
49446New Era, MI 494469.5 mi3$779,700$259,900$259,900
49437Montague, MI 4943715.8 mi20$9,800,360$344,900$490,018
49431Ludington, MI 4943120.4 mi48$20,755,632$345,000$432,409
49454Scottville, MI 4945420.7 mi10$2,849,600$280,000$284,960
49461Whitehall, MI 4946121.8 mi24$9,641,424$399,900$401,726
49457Twin Lake, MI 4945727.8 mi30$9,907,410$299,900$330,247
49445Muskegon, MI 4944528.1 mi64$22,851,840$304,950$357,060
49412Fremont, MI 4941229.6 mi30$10,485,120$302,000$349,504
49411Free Soil, MI 4941131.4 mi9$3,788,901$322,000$420,989
49312Brohman, MI 4931233.1 mi2$419,800$209,900$209,900
49442Muskegon, MI 4944234.7 mi142$30,131,548$179,900$212,194

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in MEARS, MI 49436?

As of January 2026, there are 16 active listings in MEARS, MI (zip code 49436), compared to 12 the prior year.

What is the median home price in MEARS, MI 49436?

The median listing price in MEARS, MI 49436 is $387,500 as of January 2026, a 22.1% increase from $317,400 the prior year.

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

Homes in MEARS, MI 49436 spend an average of 77 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 94 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in MEARS, MI 49436?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, MEARS, MI 49436 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 77 days on market compared to 94 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in MEARS, MI 49436 save an estimated $7,750 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $387,500. 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.