Ottawa County Housing Market Report February 2025•Ottawa County, Michigan

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Housing Prices in Ottawa County, MI

How much do homes in Ottawa County, MI cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Ottawa County, 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

Ottawa County is a Seller's Market

Difference Since February 2024

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

Insight

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

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.
$379,040$193/SqFt
+$23,856
+6.7%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Ottawa County have sold for 6.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Ottawa County was $379,040 in February 2025, up 6.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $193.

Median Sold Price By Counties

Median Sold Price By Counties
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
Ottawa County
+6.7%
Muskegon County
+6.1%
Kent County
+4.2%
Allegan County
+2.5%

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.
BedsFeb 2024Feb 2025Change YoY
1$237.5K$248K
+4.4%
2$256.5K$285K
+11.1%
3$335K$349.9K
+4.4%
4$394.7K$428.5K
+8.6%
5$489.9K$550K
+12.3%

Summary: Ottawa County housing price by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +4.4%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +11.1%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +4.4%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +8.6%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +12.3%.

Housing supply in Ottawa County, MI

How many homes are available in Ottawa County, 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
662Last MonthFeb 2025
6822 months agoJan 2025
-2.9 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Summary: The Ottawa County real estate market had 662 homes for sale in Feb 2025, a 2.9 % decrease compared to Jan 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
139Last MonthFeb 2025
1722 months agoJan 2025
-19.2 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

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.
BedsJan 2025Feb 2025Change MoM
175
-28.6%
2118116
-1.7%
3249240
-3.6%
4224216
-3.6%
58485
+1.2%

Summary: Ottawa County housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -28.6%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -1.7%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -3.6%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -3.6%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +1.2%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Ottawa County, 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 Price39 Homes

At Asking Price32 Homes

Under Asking Price68 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Ottawa County, you may be able to get a good deal. 48.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 139 homes were sold or pending in Ottawa County in February 2025, down by 19.2% month-over-month. Of the 139 sold homes, 49% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and and 28% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Ottawa County, MI

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days80 Homes

30 – 90 Days32 Homes

Over 90 Days27 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During February 2025, 139 homes were sold in Ottawa County; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 19% 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
41 DaysThis YearFeb 2025
41 Days1 year agoFeb 2024
+0.8 %
Change YoYFeb 2024 – Feb 2025

Summary: Homes in Ottawa County had an average listing age of 41 days in Feb 2025, up by 0.8% compared to the previous year.

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