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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Oakland County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Oakland County, MI

How much do homes in Oakland County, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$348,548

$211/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$18,300(+5.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Oakland County have sold for 5.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Oakland County was $348,548 in October 2024, up 5.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $211.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $115K$129.9K
+13.0%
2 $215K$223.9K
+4.1%
3 $302K$324.2K
+7.3%
4 $481.1K$519.6K
+8.0%
5+ $650.8K$745.7K
+14.6%

Summary: Oakland County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Macomb County
+9.7%
Wayne County
+6.0%
Washtenaw County
+5.8%
Oakland County
+5.5%
Livingston County
+2.7%

Housing Supply in Oakland County, MI

How many homes are available in Oakland County, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4,4554,721+6.0%

Summary: The Oakland County real estate market had 4,721 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 7582
+9.3%
2 789850
+7.7%
3 1,9652,091
+6.4%
4 1,2921,335
+3.3%
5+ 334363
+8.7%

Summary: The Oakland County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,2641,209-4.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

577 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

201 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

431 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Oakland County, you may be able to get a good deal. 47.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,209 homes were sold or pending in Oakland County in October 2024, down by 4.4% month-over-month. Of the 1,209 sold homes, 48% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 36% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Oakland County, MI

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
23 Days26 Days+12.5%

Summary: Homes in Oakland County had an average of 26 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 12.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

874 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

275 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

60 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 1209 homes were sold in Oakland County; 72% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% 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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