Is Lake County, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since May 2023
Since last year, Lake County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Lake County, MI
How much do homes in Lake County, MI cost?
Median Sold Price
$152,000
$135/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since May 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Lake County was $152,000 in May 2024, up 11.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $135.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $75.9K | $80K | +5.4% |
2 Bedrooms | $118K | $140K | +18.6% |
3 Bedrooms | $167.9K | $187.2K | +11.5% |
4 Bedrooms | $179.9K | $257.4K | +43.1% |
5+ Bedrooms | $219.5K | $354.5K | +61.5% |
Summary: Lake County housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 18.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 43.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 61.5%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Manistee County | $196.5K | $221.5K | +12.7% |
Lake County | $135.8K | $152K | +11.9% |
Mason County | $235K | $259.9K | +10.6% |
Newaygo County | $204.6K | $224.6K | +9.8% |
Osceola County | $155.4K | $167.6K | +7.9% |
Housing Supply in Lake County, MI
How many homes are available in Lake County, MI?
Number of Homes For Sale
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
86 | 113 | +31.4% |
Summary: The Lake County real estate market had 113 homes for sale in May 2024, a 31.4% increase compared to April 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | 13 | 13 | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 35 | 45 | +28.6% |
3 Bedrooms | 31 | 43 | +38.7% |
4 Bedrooms | 3 | 8 | +166.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 4 | 4 | 0.0% |
Summary: The Lake County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 28.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 38.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 166.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.
Number of Homes Sold
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
11 | 25 | +127.3% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
10 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 25 homes were sold or pending in Lake County in May 2024, up by 127.3% month-over-month. Of the 25 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 32% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Lake County, MI
How long does it take to sell a home in Lake County, MI?
Average Sale Time
May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
159 Days | 62 Days | -61.1% |
Summary: Homes in Lake County had an average of 62 days on market in May 2024, down by 61.1% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
8 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During May 2024, 25 homes were sold in Lake County; 52% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 32% of homes were sold over 90 days.