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CHATHAM, MI 49816

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

Market Analysis

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

The CHATHAM, MI real estate market (49816) currently shows 7 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 59 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59 days on market compared to 49 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 13.1% year-over-year, from $373,725 to $324,900.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 768  ·  Density: 5.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $67,303

Typical home value: $171,913  ·  Homeownership: 94.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
7
⇩ 22.2% vs 9 last year
Pending
2
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$324,900
⇩ 13.1% vs $373,725 last year
Average Price
$417,267
⇧ 4.3% vs $400,168 last year
Days on Market
59
⇧ 20.4% vs 49 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$246
⇧ 28.1% vs $192/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,689 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 7 this year vs 9 last year
  • Days on market: 59 now vs 49 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $324,900 (-13.1% YoY)
  • Average: $417,267 (+4.3% 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 42.6 miles — 78 listings ($30,713,720 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
49816Chatham, MI 498160.0 mi4$1,666,268$414,150$416,567
49825Eben Junction, MI 498257.2 mi3$1,475,001$425,000$491,667
49862Munising, MI 4986211.4 mi19$8,417,589$280,500$443,031
49822Deerton, MI 4982213.6 mi2$1,575,000$787,500$787,500
49872Perkins, MI 4987219.8 mi2$334,900$167,450$167,450
49884Shingleton, MI 4988427.7 mi4$1,997,800$499,450$499,450
49841Gwinn, MI 4984128.7 mi16$4,575,936$209,000$285,996
49818Cornell, MI 4981829.6 mi2$775,000$387,500$387,500
49864Nahma, MI 4986432.1 mi2$389,000$194,500$194,500
49894Wells, MI 4989435.1 mi3$409,050$153,050$136,350
49835Garden, MI 4983539.9 mi4$3,398,000$849,500$849,500
49866Negaunee, MI 4986641.0 mi16$5,526,176$409,900$345,386
49883Seney, MI 4988342.6 mi1$174,000$174,000$174,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHATHAM, MI 49816?

As of September 2026, there are 7 active listings in CHATHAM, MI (zip code 49816), compared to 9 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHATHAM, MI 49816?

The median listing price in CHATHAM, MI 49816 is $324,900 as of September 2026, a 13.1% decrease from $373,725 the prior year.

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

Homes in CHATHAM, MI 49816 spend an average of 59 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 49 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHATHAM, MI 49816?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CHATHAM, MI 49816 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59 days on market compared to 49 days last year.

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