Houghton Housing Market Report May 2025Houghton County, Michigan

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Housing Prices in Houghton, MI

How much do homes in Houghton, MI cost?

Housing Market Conditions

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

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Houghton is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since May 2024

At the same time last year, Houghton was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Houghton is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$680,000$209/SqFt
+$480,000
+240.0%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Houghton have sold for 240% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Houghton was $680,000 in May 2025, up 240% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $209.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Houghton
+240.0%
Franklin Township
+21.8%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1$88.5K-
N/A
2$194.5K$230K
+18.3%
3$261K$464.5K
+78.0%
4-$680K
N/A
5$415K$795K
+91.6%

Summary: Houghton housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +18.3%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +78.0%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +91.6%.

How does Houghton, MI compare with other places?

Market comparison tool

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Houghton, MI

Housing supply in Houghton, MI

How many homes are available in Houghton, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
22Last MonthMay 2025
72 months agoApr 2025
+214.3 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Houghton real estate market had 22 homes for sale in May 2025, a 214.3 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
2Last MonthMay 2025
02 months agoApr 2025
+100.0 %
Change MoMApr – May

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
226
+200.0%
339
+200.0%
414
+300.0%
513
+200.0%

Summary: Houghton housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +200.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +200.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +300.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +200.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Houghton, MI cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price0 Home

At Asking Price2 Homes

Under Asking Price0 Home

Insight

If you're buying a home in Houghton, expect to pay close to the asking price. 100% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 2 homes were sold or pending in Houghton in May 2025, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 2 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 100% were sold at asking, and and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Houghton, MI

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days2 Homes

30 – 90 Days0 Home

Over 90 Days0 Home

Insight

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

Summary: During May 2025, 2 homes were sold in Houghton; 100% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
6 DaysThis YearMay 2025
10 Days1 year agoMay 2024
-40.0 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in Houghton had an average listing age of 6 days in May 2025, down by 40.0% compared to the previous year.

Newest Listings in Houghton, MI

What homes are available in Houghton, MI?

Nearby markets

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