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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sparta is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Sparta, MI

How much do homes in Sparta, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$295,000

$210/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$4,950(-1.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sparta have sold for 1.7% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sparta was $295,000 in October 2024, down 1.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $210.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 -$160K
N/A
2 $235K$220K
-6.4%
3 $299.4K$285K
-4.8%
4 $328K$357K
+8.8%
5+ $335K$385.9K
+15.2%

Summary: Sparta housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Sparta Township
-0.6%
Sparta
-1.7%

Housing Supply in Sparta, MI

How many homes are available in Sparta, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4355+27.9%

Summary: The Sparta real estate market had 55 homes for sale in October 2024, a 27.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 67
+16.7%
3 1828
+55.6%
4 1013
+30.0%
5+ 75
-28.6%

Summary: The Sparta 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 increased by 16.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 55.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 30%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
716+128.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Sparta, you could pay more than the asking price. 50% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Sparta in October 2024, up by 128.6% month-over-month. Of the 16 sold homes, 19% were sold under asking, 31% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sparta, MI

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
10 Days12 Days+10.1%

Summary: Homes in Sparta had an average of 12 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 10.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

14 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 16 homes were sold in Sparta; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% 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 20 Days Ago

Newest Listings in Sparta, MI

Nearby Markets to Sparta, MI

What housing markets are near Sparta, MI?