Is Lafayette Park, MI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lafayette Park is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Lafayette Park is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Lafayette Park, MI

How much do homes in Lafayette Park, MI cost?

Median Sold Price

$139,444

$139/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

-$31,806(-18.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lafayette Park have sold for 18.6% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lafayette Park was $139,444 in May 2024, down 18.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $139.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $72K$91.6K
+27.3%
2 $161.5K$139K
-13.9%
3 $299.5K$302.5K
+1.0%
4 -$347.5K
N/A
5+ --
N/A

Summary: Lafayette Park housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 27.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 13.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Downtown
+12.3%
Lafayette Park
-18.6%
Lower East Central
-18.6%

Housing Supply in Lafayette Park, MI

How many homes are available in Lafayette Park, MI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
3733-10.8%

Summary: The Lafayette Park real estate market had 33 homes for sale in May 2024, a 10.8% decrease compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 1513
-13.3%
2 1211
-8.3%
3 87
-12.5%
4 22
0.0%
5+ 00
0.0%

Summary: The Lafayette Park housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
35+66.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lafayette Park, you may be able to get a good deal. 80% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 5 homes were sold or pending in Lafayette Park in May 2024, up by 66.7% month-over-month. Of the 5 sold homes, 80% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lafayette Park, MI

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
42 Days56 Days+32.1%

Summary: Homes in Lafayette Park had an average of 56 days on market in May 2024, up by 32.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 5 homes were sold in Lafayette Park; 40% of homes were sold within 30 days, 40% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 2 Days Ago

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