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Sand Lake, MI Housing Market
The typical home in Sand Lake, MI is worth $313,855, rose 6.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $480,000 (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 287 days, Sand Lake is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $313,855 home is about $1,676/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Sand Lake, MI
Typical home value
$313,855
+6.6% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$480,000
Last published period
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
287
Slow-moving
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$32,083
Home costs 9.8x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through April 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Sand Lake a buyer's or seller's market?
Sand Lake, MI is a leaning buyer's and homes selling in about 287 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Sand Lake housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Sand Lake, MI. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $480,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $714/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 287 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.2% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Sand Lake is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Sand Lake is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Sand Lake home prices moved?
Across the 33 months we hold for Sand Lake, MI, the median sale price rose 118.2%, from $220,000 in April 2021 to $480,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 6.6% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped.
Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Sand Lake?
Priced off the typical home value of $313,855 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $62,771 | $251,084 | $1,676/mo |
| 5% | $15,693 | $298,162 | $1,990/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,676, that implies roughly $71,808 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Sand Lake earns $32,083, about $39,725 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 9.8x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Buying in Sand Lake in the next 12 months?
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sand Lake?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Sand Lake, MI, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Sand Lake?
Active listings in Sand Lake, MI went from 2 in March 2023 to 1 in February 2026, a -50.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | 1 | not published |
| September 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 | not published |
| June 2024 | 1 | not published |
| July 2024 | 1 | not published |
| November 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 | not published |
| February 2025 | 1 | not published |
| July 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 | not published |
| October 2025 | 1 | not published |
| February 2026 | 1 | not published |
Redfin, through February 2026
How does Sand Lake compare to Michigan and the U.S.?
Sand Lake homes sell for $480,000 — 61% above the Michigan median of $297,900. Against the national median of $410,700, Sand Lake runs 17% higher.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Lake, MI | $480,000 | not published | 287 days |
| Michigan statewide | $297,900 | +4.6% | 24 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Sand Lake
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $314 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $313,855 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Sand Lake listing goes under contract in 287 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 98.2% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved +6.6% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Sand Lake varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Sand Lake
Explore homes currently listed for sale in Sand Lake, Michigan across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in Sand Lake by property type?
How the Sand Lake, MI market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $480,000 | $714/sq ft | 1 | 287 days |
Who lives in Sand Lake?
American Community Survey estimates for Sand Lake. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
480
Households
219
Median income
$32,083/yr
Median age
43.8 years
Owner-occupied
52.5%
Median home value
$152,800
Median gross rent
$561/mo
Mean commute
28 min
52.5% of occupied homes in Sand Lake are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $152,800 against Zillow's $313,855 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which cities are near Sand Lake, MI?
Ordered by distance from Sand Lake, not by size. Compare Sand Lake side by side with any of them.
Sand Lake housing market FAQ
Is Sand Lake a buyer's or seller's market?
Sand Lake, MI is currently a leaning buyer's based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in Sand Lake?
The typical home in Sand Lake, MI is worth $313,855 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $480,000, about $714 per square foot.
Is Sand Lake cheaper than the rest of Michigan?
Sand Lake's median sale price of $480,000 is 61% higher than the Michigan statewide median of $297,900, and 17% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Sand Lake?
Homes in Sand Lake, MI spent a median of 287 days on market before going under contract, versus 24 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Sand Lake?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $313,855 home is about $1,676 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $71,808 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $32,083.
Are home prices rising in Sand Lake?
The typical home value in Sand Lake, MI rose 6.6% over the last 12 months, from $294,484 to $313,855 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Sand Lake?
Sand Lake ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Sand Lake?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Sand Lake, MI is a leaning buyer's, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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