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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Van Buren County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Van Buren County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Van Buren County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Van Buren County, MI

How much do homes in Van Buren County, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$294,900

$163/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$14,645(+5.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Van Buren County have sold for 5.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Van Buren County was $294,900 in November 2024, up 5.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $163.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $239.9K$184.2K
-23.2%
2 $194.6K$225K
+15.6%
3 $249.9K$265K
+6.0%
4 $337.9K$346.5K
+2.5%
5+ $575K$615K
+7.0%

Summary: Van Buren County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 23.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 15.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Cass County
+17.4%
Kalamazoo County
+6.3%
Van Buren County
+5.2%
Allegan County
+2.5%

Housing Supply in Van Buren County, MI

How many homes are available in Van Buren County, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
365319-12.6%

Summary: The Van Buren County real estate market had 319 homes for sale in November 2024, a 12.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 99
0.0%
2 5245
-13.5%
3 154123
-20.1%
4 10496
-7.7%
5+ 4646
0.0%

Summary: The Van Buren County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 13.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 20.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
9052-42.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

25 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Van Buren County, you may be able to get a good deal. 48.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 52 homes were sold or pending in Van Buren County in November 2024, down by 42.2% month-over-month. Of the 52 sold homes, 48% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Van Buren County, MI

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
36 Days60 Days+67.0%

Summary: Homes in Van Buren County had an average of 60 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 67% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

27 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

15 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 52 homes were sold in Van Buren County; 52% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 19% 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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