Is East Lansing, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing East Lansing is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, East Lansing has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in East Lansing, MI

How much do homes in East Lansing, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$301,000

$159/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$26,000(+9.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in East Lansing have sold for 9.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in East Lansing was $301,000 in October 2024, up 9.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $159.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $110K$103.5K
-5.9%
2 $171.2K$209K
+22.0%
3 $275K$291K
+5.8%
4 $338.2K$361K
+6.7%
5+ $550K$485K
-11.8%

Summary: East Lansing housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 22%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Meridian Charter Township
+12.7%
Okemos
+11.2%
East Lansing
+9.5%
Lansing Charter Township
+6.5%
Bath Charter Township
-0.5%

Housing Supply in East Lansing, MI

How many homes are available in East Lansing, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
135131-3.0%

Summary: The East Lansing real estate market had 131 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.0% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 12
+100.0%
2 3134
+9.7%
3 5143
-15.7%
4 3634
-5.6%
5+ 1618
+12.5%

Summary: The East Lansing housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 15.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4530-33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in East Lansing, you could pay more than the asking price. 40% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 30 homes were sold or pending in East Lansing in October 2024, down by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 30 sold homes, 37% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and 40% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for East Lansing, MI

How long does it take to sell a home in East Lansing, MI?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
18 Days35 Days+91.9%

Summary: Homes in East Lansing had an average of 35 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 91.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 30 homes were sold in East Lansing; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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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