Is Alger County, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Alger County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since Last Month

Last month, Alger County was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

Alger County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Alger County, MI

How much do homes in Alger County, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$269,500

$174/sqft

Based on all homes sold in November 2024.

Difference Since Last Month

+$52,000(+23.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Alger County have sold for 23.9% more than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Alger County was $269,500 in November 2024, up 23.9% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $174.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 -$380K
N/A
2 -$615K
N/A
3 $160K$175.9K
+10.0%
4 $275K-
N/A
5+ --
N/A

Summary: Alger County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Alger County
+23.9%
Marquette County
+4.6%
Schoolcraft County
+3.2%
Delta County
-9.0%

Housing Supply in Alger County, MI

How many homes are available in Alger County, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3537+5.7%

Summary: The Alger County real estate market had 37 homes for sale in November 2024, a 5.7% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 12
+100.0%
2 78
+14.3%
3 1819
+5.6%
4 65
-16.7%
5+ 33
0.0%

Summary: The Alger County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
26+200.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Alger County, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Alger County in November 2024, up by 200.0% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Alger County, MI

How long does it take to sell a home in Alger County, MI?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
57 Days27 Days-51.9%

Summary: Homes in Alger County had an average of 27 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 51.9% compared to last month.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Alger County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 6 homes were sold in Alger County; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 21 Days Ago

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