Traverse City, MI Housing Market & Real Estate

Buyer's market+44.1% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Traverse City, MI is $500,000, up 44.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 146 days with 133 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.

$500,000median sale price

Is Traverse City a buyer's or seller's market?

Buyer's market6.0 months of supply146 avg. days on market

Traverse City, MI is currently a buyer's market, based on 6.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 146 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

22

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

146

Average pace

Active listings

133

6.0 months supply

Sale-to-list

95.0%

Below asking

Traverse City, MI market data

Current housing market statistics for Traverse City, MI
MetricValue
Median sale price$500,000
Median list price$599,900
Year-over-year price change+44.1%
Average days on market146 days
Active inventory133 listings
Months of supply6.0 months
Sale-to-list price ratio95.0%
Market conditionBuyer's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Traverse City housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $500,000. Prices have risen 44.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 146 days on market, indicating 6.0 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Traverse City

There are currently 133 homes listed for sale in Traverse City, Michigan. The median listing price is $600K. Featured listings range from $58,500 to $1,000,000.

land for sale at 1185 Aster Ln Traverse City 49696 - $58,500
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6
$58,500

1185 Aster Ln

Traverse City, MI 49696

0 ba
Land16,988 sqft lot
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land for sale at 1143 Aster Ln Traverse City 49696 - $58,500
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6
$58,500

1143 Aster Ln

Traverse City, MI 49696

0 ba
Land16,988 sqft lot
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land for sale at 1165 Aster Ln Traverse City 49696 - $58,500
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$58,500

1165 Aster Ln

Traverse City, MI 49696

0 ba
Land16,988 sqft lot
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land for sale at 1184 Aster Ln Traverse City 49696 - $58,500
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$58,500

1184 Aster Ln

Traverse City, MI 49696

0 ba
Land16,988 sqft lot
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land for sale at 1199 Aster Ln Traverse City 49696 - $58,500
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6
$58,500

1199 Aster Ln

Traverse City, MI 49696

0 ba
Land16,988 sqft lot
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land for sale at 843 Wind Drift Dr Traverse City 49684 - $107,900
New listing
24
$107,900

843 Wind Drift Dr

Traverse City, MI 49684

0 ba
Land40,511 sqft lot
Est. $97K
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3 bedroom mobile home for sale at 2150 Friendship Dr Traverse City 49686 - $115,000
New listing
24
$115,000

2150 Friendship Dr

Traverse City, MI 49686

3 bd2 ba1,456 sqft
Mobile home
Est. $63K
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land for sale at 865 Wind Drift Dr Traverse City 49684 - $117,900
New listing
24
$117,900

865 Wind Drift Dr

Traverse City, MI 49684

0 ba
Land37,026 sqft lot
Est. $111K
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land for sale at 1216 Hoch Rd Traverse City 49696 - $259,900
New listing
25
$259,900

1216 Hoch Rd

Traverse City, MI 49696

0 ba
Land23.03 acres
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3 bedroom house for sale at 4469 S Curry Dr Traverse City 49685 - $290,500
New listing
24
$290,500

4469 S Curry Dr

Traverse City, MI 49685

3 bd1 ba1,886 sqft
House17,860 sqft lot
Est. $299KSold 2020 for $166K
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3 bedroom condo for sale at 188 Wildwood Meadow Dr Unit 10 Traverse City 49686 - $840,000
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55
$840,000

188 Wildwood Meadow Dr Unit 10

Traverse City, MI 49686

3 bd3 ba3,000 sqft
Condo
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land for sale at 7608 Peninsula Rd Traverse City 49686 - $1,000,000
New listing
7
$1,000,000

7608 Peninsula Rd

Traverse City, MI 49686

0 ba
Land32,670 sqft lot
Est. $1.2MSold 2009 for $200K
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Active listings

133

Homes on market

Median list price

$600K

Avg. days on market

146

Days until sale

New this week

39

Newly listed

Price drops:18.8%of listings
Sale-to-list:95.0%

Top public schools in Traverse City

26 schools tracked · 10,275 students

The largest public schools serving Traverse City, MI by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

West Senior High

Grades 9-12 · 1,471 students

Public

Central High School

Grades 8-12 · 1,324 students

Public

West Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 1,108 students

Public

Grand Traverse Academy

Grades PK-12 · 798 students

Charter

East Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 779 students

Public

Central Grade School

Grades PK-6 · 537 students

Public

Eastern Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 480 students

Public

Willow Hill Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 444 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Traverse City?

The median home sale price in Traverse City is $500,000, up 44.1% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Traverse City?

Homes typically spend 146 days on market before going under contract.

Is Traverse City a buyer's or seller's market?

With 6.0 months of supply, Traverse City is currently a buyer's market.

How many homes are for sale in Traverse City?

There are currently 133 homes listed for sale in Traverse City, MI.

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