Clawson, MI 48017 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 48017
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
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.
Market Metrics
Note: 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
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
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.
Key Findings
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The neighborhood's primary market signal is the median sold price of 265,000, which represents the most reliable indicator of recent transaction value and should be the focal point for pricing strategy in upcoming listings. up
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The median days on market at 280 days points to slower sales velocity and suggests pricing friction or buyer selectivity; sellers may need staged concessions or pricing cadence adjustments to accelerate transactions. down
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Pricing density is centered around a median price per square foot of 225, and combined with a median market rent of 1,299, this suggests current SFR and condo valuations are supported by moderate rent levels even as rents are trending lower year-over-year. down
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Market context flags a broadly balanced environment: year-over-year prices are up, market temperature is neutral, and interest rate pressure is moderate — together this suggests steady appreciation potential but with limited upside unless interest-rate or demand dynamics shift. upneutralmoderate
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
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold at market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Clawson, MI 48017 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 48017
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo 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.
Market Metrics
Note: 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
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.
Key Findings
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$250,000 median sold price anchors current market value for Clawson and represents the most reliable indicator of recent transaction activity; given the neutral market temperature, this level appears consistent with a balanced market where pricing gains are present but not overheated.
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294 median days on market points to markedly slower sales velocity compared with typical hot markets and may indicate pricing friction or longer negotiation windows; sellers and agents should expect extended marketing periods and consider targeted pricing or staging to improve time to contract.
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$170 median price per square foot combined with the median sold price suggests buyers are still paying for quality relative to size, while the up year-over-year price trend signals modest appreciation — tactics that emphasize condition and comparables should help sellers capture this momentum.
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$1,250 median market rent is notable alongside the down rent year-over-year trend, which may ease investor yield pressure short term; with moderate interest rate pressure, investors should run scenario-based financing stress tests rather than assume immediate rental growth.
Notable Properties
The following 3 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
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.5% rate, 1.4% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 5/1/2026
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