Is Portage, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Portage is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Portage, MI

How much do homes in Portage, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$285,000

$195/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$27,197(+10.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Portage have sold for 10.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Portage was $285,000 in October 2024, up 10.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $195.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $160.5K$83K
-48.3%
2 $177K$195.5K
+10.5%
3 $245K$256.9K
+4.9%
4 $319K$335K
+5.0%
5+ $425K$433K
+1.9%

Summary: Portage housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 48.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Pavilion Township
+20.1%
Scotts
+16.4%
Portage
+10.5%
Comstock Charter Township
+6.0%
Kalamazoo
+3.5%

Housing Supply in Portage, MI

How many homes are available in Portage, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
190184-3.2%

Summary: The Portage real estate market had 184 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.2% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 3329
-12.1%
3 7074
+5.7%
4 6261
-1.6%
5+ 2419
-20.8%

Summary: The Portage housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 20.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6049-18.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

26 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Portage, you may be able to get a good deal. 53.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 49 homes were sold or pending in Portage in October 2024, down by 18.3% month-over-month. Of the 49 sold homes, 53% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 27% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Portage, MI

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
21 Days30 Days+38.7%

Summary: Homes in Portage had an average of 30 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 38.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

36 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 49 homes were sold in Portage; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% 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 16 Days Ago

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