Detroit, MI 48227 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 48227
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only
Executive Overview
The median sold price in Detroit, MI (ZIP: 48227) is currently $68,000, reflecting a market that has remained stable with a flat price trend year-over-year. This suggests that while there is some stability in pricing, there is also a lack of significant upward momentum. The market appears to be characterized by moderate transaction volume and elevated inventory levels, indicating a potential shift towards a more balanced environment, albeit leaning towards a buyer's market.
With a median listing price of $77,000, there exists a notable gap between asking and selling prices, which may indicate seller expectations are not fully aligned with current market realities. The median days on market stands at 231 days, suggesting a slower sales velocity and potential pricing friction as properties take longer to sell. Overall, the market conditions reflect a cautious optimism with steady economic factors supporting growth, yet the rental market is experiencing slight declines, indicating a need for careful navigation in investment decisions.
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
Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.
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 median sold price of $68,000 indicates a stable market with no significant price increases.
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Elevated inventory levels suggest excess supply relative to sales activity, which may lead to pricing pressures.
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The median days on market of 231 days reflects a slower sales velocity, indicating potential challenges in liquidity.
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The median listing price of $77,000 shows a gap with sold prices, suggesting that sellers may need to adjust expectations to align with market conditions.
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The rental market is experiencing a down trend, indicating potential challenges for landlords and investors.
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.
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.
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
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 4/1/2026
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