Is Bay City, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bay City is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Bay City has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Bay City is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Bay City, MI

How much do homes in Bay City, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$141,181

$112/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$6,224(+4.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bay City have sold for 4.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bay City was $141,181 in October 2024, up 4.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $112.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $55K$61.4K
+11.7%
2 $109.4K$120K
+9.6%
3 $153.7K$152.5K
-0.8%
4 $135K$155.1K
+14.9%
5+ $140K$150K
+7.1%

Summary: Bay City housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Hampton Charter Township
+72.5%
Bangor Charter Township
+21.2%
Bay City
+4.6%

Housing Supply in Bay City, MI

How many homes are available in Bay City, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
216233+7.9%

Summary: The Bay City real estate market had 233 homes for sale in October 2024, a 7.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 5558
+5.5%
3 108120
+11.1%
4 3739
+5.4%
5+ 1415
+7.1%

Summary: The Bay City housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5979+33.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

32 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

34 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bay City, you could pay more than the asking price. 43% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 79 homes were sold or pending in Bay City in October 2024, up by 33.9% month-over-month. Of the 79 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 43% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bay City, MI

How long does it take to sell a home in Bay City, MI?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
25 Days21 Days-15.9%

Summary: Homes in Bay City had an average of 21 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 15.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

58 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 79 homes were sold in Bay City; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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 20 Days Ago

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