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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bay County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Bay County, MI

How much do homes in Bay County, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$155,000

$113/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$15,000(+10.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bay County have sold for 10.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bay County was $155,000 in November 2024, up 10.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $113.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $55K$115K
+109.1%
2 $113K$121K
+7.1%
3 $162K$169.9K
+4.9%
4 $140.5K$175K
+24.6%
5+ $135.5K$151.2K
+11.6%

Summary: Bay County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 109.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 24.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Saginaw County
+12.3%
Bay County
+10.7%
Gladwin County
+10.6%
Arenac County
+7.9%
Tuscola County
+5.3%

Housing Supply in Bay County, MI

How many homes are available in Bay County, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
343306-10.8%

Summary: The Bay County real estate market had 306 homes for sale in November 2024, a 10.8% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 41
-75.0%
2 7766
-14.3%
3 186158
-15.1%
4 5565
+18.2%
5+ 2116
-23.8%

Summary: The Bay County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 75%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 15.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 18.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 23.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
12071-40.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

37 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

15 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bay County, you may be able to get a good deal. 52.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 71 homes were sold or pending in Bay County in November 2024, down by 40.8% month-over-month. Of the 71 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 27% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bay County, MI

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
28 Days23 Days-19.7%

Summary: Homes in Bay County had an average of 23 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 19.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

49 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

22 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 71 homes were sold in Bay County; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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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