Traverse City, MI metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Traverse City, MI metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$417K

8.4% YoY

Days on Market

52 days

34.2% YoY

Active Inventory

659

7.6% YoY

Homes Sold

154

23.0% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Traverse City, MI metro area Market Summary

The Traverse City, MI metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $417K, up 8.4% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 52 days on the market, 34.2% shorter than a year ago.

There are 659 homes for sale — 7.6% fewer than last year. With 4.3 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 228 new listings were added during this period, down 7.3% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.5% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 27.3% of homes sell above their asking price. 12.0% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

70

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.3
Days on Market 52
Price Drops 12.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.5%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 4.4%
Days on Market (National: 55) 5.5%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 99.9%

vs. Michigan Median

Median Price (Michigan: $270K) 54.5%
Days on Market (Michigan: 40) 30.0%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage.

Traverse City, MI metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$446K

Price per Sq Ft

$290

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.5%

Months of Supply

4.3

Sold Above List

27.3%

Price Drops

12.0%

New Listings

228

7.3% YoY

Pending Sales

238

Off Market in 2 Weeks

39.9%

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