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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$322K

The median listing price in Clawson, MI ZIP 48017 is $322,000 as of August 2026.

Median rent
$1,299/mo

The median market rent in Clawson, MI ZIP 48017 is $1,299/month as of August 2026.

Days on market
8 days

The median days on market in Clawson, MI ZIP 48017 is 8 days as of August 2026. The market is currently hot.

Gross rental yield
4.84%

At a median list price of $322,000 and a median rent of $1,299/month, the gross rental yield in Clawson, MI ZIP 48017 is 4.84% as of August 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,723/mo STR · $1,299/mo LTR

In Clawson, MI ZIP 48017, median Airbnb revenue is $1,723/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,299/month as of August 2026.

Clawson, MI 48017 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 48017

Report Date: August 2026

Market Temperature:
HOT

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
156
Active Listings
26
Sold Properties
130

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$322,000
Median Sold Price
$281,000
Median Price per Sqft
$235/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,299

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.45%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
8
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the Clawson, MI market average 6.73%, reflecting a stable environment for property owners compared to earlier 2026 benchmarks.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market value indicator is the median sold price: 281,000, which, combined with a quick median days on market of 8, suggests recent transactions have been executed rapidly in a hot market environment.
  2. There is a notable spread between the median listing price (322,000) and the median sold price (281,000), which may indicate pricing friction where seller expectations exceed final transaction prices and requires cautious pricing strategy for new listings.
  3. Market liquidity appears supported by a hot market temperature and rapid turnover, yet the analyzed sample shows relatively constrained active supply, which suggests sellers can expect continued demand but should price competitively to capture fast-moving buyers.
  4. Rental demand shows softening with a median market rent of 1,299 and a rent year-over-year trend of down; combined with elevated interest rate pressure and current 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaging 6.73%, investors should expect tighter financing conditions and near-term caution on rental income growth.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

27 Tecumseh St, Clawson, MI 48017
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds2 baths2,197 sqft
$620,000
Jun 1, 2026
$282/sqft
1 days on market
838 Coolidge Ave, Clawson, MI 48017
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds2 baths2,206 sqft
$530,000
Jul 1, 2026
$240/sqft
507 days on market
693 Langley Blvd, Clawson, MI 48017
Market Benchmark

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

4 beds1 baths2,058 sqft
$485,000
Jun 1, 2026
$236/sqft
1 days on market
1548 N Bywood Ave, Clawson, MI 48017
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths987 sqft
$320,000
Jun 1, 2026
$324/sqft
1 days on market
124 Leroy Ave, Clawson, MI 48017
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths944 sqft
$319,999
Jul 1, 2026
$339/sqft
8 days on market
304 Huntley Ave, Clawson, MI 48017
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths1,383 sqft
$317,000
Jul 1, 2026
$229/sqft
7 days on market
134 Tecumseh St, Clawson, MI 48017
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,131 sqft
$287,500
Jun 1, 2026
$254/sqft
1 days on market
30 S Custer Ave, Clawson, MI 48017
Value

Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.

3 beds1 baths1,102 sqft
$110,000
Jun 1, 2026
$100/sqft
1 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$569/mo
48017 Avg Rent
48017 Cost to Own
Rent$1,299
Own$1,868

20% down, 6.67% rate, 1.5% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

48017 Avg nightly rate
48017 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$199/night
Occupancy232 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 8/19/2026

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