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Detroit, MI 48224 Housing Market

Data snapshot: July 18, 2026. Closed-sale window: last 6 months.
Detroit, MI inventory balance
Homes for sale vs homes under contract. Pending-to-active ratio: 1.27
ActiveActive listings: 3030PendingPending sales: 3838
Detroit, MI: what sellers ask vs what buyers pay
Median asking price of current listings vs median closed sale price over the last six months
AskingMedian asking price (current listings): $90k$90kSoldMedian sold price (last 6 months): $85k$85k
What homes actually sell for in Detroit, MI
Distribution of 341 closed sale prices over the last six months (5th to 95th percentile). Middle half of sales: $55k to $143k
$30k to $56k: 72 sales$30k$56k to $81k: 75 sales75sales$81k to $107k: 40 sales$81k$107k to $132k: 37 sales$132k to $158k: 35 sales$132k$158k to $184k: 24 sales$184k to $209k: 14 sales$184k$209k to $235k: 9 salesMedian $85k

What the numbers say

As of July 18, 2026, Resideline is tracking 30 active listings and 38 pending sales in ZIP code 48224. That pending-to-active ratio of 1.27 points to a seller's market: buyers are absorbing inventory quickly relative to what is available.

The median asking price of current listings is $89,950, while the median of the 341 closed sales Resideline tracked over the last six months was $84,900. Those two figures describe different sets of homes, so any gap between them reflects the mix of what is listed now versus what recently sold, not a negotiating discount. The median active listing in 48224 has been on the market for 3 days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in 48224?

The median closed sale price in Detroit, MI 48224 was $84,900 over the last six months, based on 341 closed sales tracked by Resideline. The middle half of those sales ranged from $55,000 to $143,000.

Is 48224 a buyer's or seller's market?

Resideline is currently tracking 38 pending sales against 30 active listings in 48224, a pending-to-active ratio of 1.27. Ratios of 0.6 or higher usually indicate a seller's market, 0.35 to 0.6 a competitive market, and lower values a more balanced one. By that yardstick, 48224 currently looks like a seller's market.

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