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IDLEWILD, MI 49642

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Lake County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The IDLEWILD, MI real estate market (49642) currently shows 10 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 90 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 90 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 30.1% year-over-year, from $157,450 to $110,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,013  ·  Density: 25.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $25,798

Typical home value: $93,854  ·  Homeownership: 71.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
10
⇧ 25% vs 8 last year
Pending
1
10% pending ratio
Median Price
$110,000
⇩ 30.1% vs $157,450 last year
Average Price
$148,731
⇩ 21.2% vs $188,807 last year
Days on Market
90
⇧ 47.5% vs 61 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$115
⇩ 17.9% vs $140/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,110 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 10 this year vs 8 last year
  • Days on market: 90 now vs 61 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $110,000 (-30.1% YoY)
  • Average: $148,731 (-21.2% 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
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 26.7 miles — 174 listings ($70,510,385 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
49642Idlewild, MI 496420.0 mi6$1,149,000$145,000$191,500
49304Baldwin, MI 493045.6 mi37$16,622,805$221,175$449,265
49677Reed City, MI 4967711.4 mi12$2,761,068$208,650$230,089
49656Luther, MI 4965612.5 mi9$10,728,972$227,725$1,192,108
49402Branch, MI 4940213.8 mi5$2,744,875$611,750$548,975
49639Hersey, MI 4963918.7 mi6$1,123,602$196,800$187,267
49655Leroy, MI 4965519.4 mi11$2,902,504$197,450$263,864
49349White Cloud, MI 4934920.5 mi20$5,931,120$257,450$296,556
49405Custer, MI 4940521.0 mi6$1,689,690$299,900$281,615
49689Wellston, MI 4968924.1 mi8$1,210,904$139,900$151,363
49320Chippewa Lake, MI 4932025.4 mi3$1,274,700$424,900$424,900
49342Rodney, MI 4934225.8 mi5$1,257,835$219,900$251,567
49346Stanwood, MI 4934626.7 mi46$21,113,310$418,775$458,985

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in IDLEWILD, MI 49642?

As of September 2026, there are 10 active listings in IDLEWILD, MI (zip code 49642), compared to 8 the prior year.

What is the median home price in IDLEWILD, MI 49642?

The median listing price in IDLEWILD, MI 49642 is $110,000 as of September 2026, a 30.1% decrease from $157,450 the prior year.

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

Homes in IDLEWILD, MI 49642 spend an average of 90 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 61 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in IDLEWILD, MI 49642?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, IDLEWILD, MI 49642 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 90 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

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