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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$299K

The median listing price in Grand Rapids, MI ZIP 49503 is $298,500 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,474/mo

The median market rent in Grand Rapids, MI ZIP 49503 is $1,474/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
261 days

The median days on market in Grand Rapids, MI ZIP 49503 is 261 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
5.93%

At a median list price of $298,500 and a median rent of $1,474/month, the gross rental yield in Grand Rapids, MI ZIP 49503 is 5.93% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,732/mo STR · $1,474/mo LTR

In Grand Rapids, MI ZIP 49503, median Airbnb revenue is $2,732/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,474/month as of June 2026.

Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 49503

Report Date: June 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.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
86
Active Listings
32
Sold Properties
54

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$298,500
Median Sold Price
$258,000
Median Price per Sqft
$183/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
$1,474

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.71%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
261
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator is the median sold price of 258,000, which represents the most reliable signal of recent transaction-level market value and should be the focal point for pricing decisions; up price year-over-year trend supports modest appreciation.
  2. There is a notable spread between the median listing price of 298,500 and the median sold price of 258,000, which appears to signal pricing friction where seller expectations may exceed recent transaction outcomes and could create negotiation opportunities for buyers.
  3. Liquidity appears muted: the median days on market of 261 suggests slower sales velocity even as the marketTemperature is neutral, indicating a relatively balanced market rather than a pronounced seller or buyer advantage.
  4. Interest rate pressure is elevated, which is a negative signal for affordability and may cool buyer urgency; concurrently, rent and pricing fundamentals show strength—median market rent is 1,474 and median price per square foot is 183—with rent year-over-year trend up, implying rental demand is supporting broader price resilience.

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

643 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Top Sale

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

5 beds2 baths2,828 sqft
$875,000
Apr 1, 2026
$309/sqft/sqft
96 days on market
233 Morris Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Premium

Sold above market average

6 beds3 baths2,716 sqft
$855,000
Apr 1, 2026
$315/sqft/sqft
280 days on market
333 Fountain St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds5 baths5,540 sqft
$800,000
Mar 1, 2026
$144/sqft/sqft
865 Carrier Creek Blvd Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds1 baths1,001 sqft
$265,000
Apr 1, 2026
$265/sqft/sqft
165 days on market
822 Prospect Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Market Benchmark

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

5 beds2 baths1,780 sqft
$265,000
May 1, 2026
$149/sqft/sqft
96 days on market
914 Leonard St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds1 baths1,945 sqft
$262,000
Apr 1, 2026
$135/sqft/sqft
97 days on market
1000 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Value

Sold below market average

- beds1 baths948 sqft
$100,000
Apr 1, 2026
$105/sqft/sqft
41 Inlet Pl Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Value

Sold below market average

- beds1 baths852 sqft
$100,000
May 1, 2026
$117/sqft/sqft

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

-$59/mo
49503 Avg Rent
49503 Cost to Own
Rent$1,474
Own$1,533

20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

49503 Avg nightly rate
49503 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$169/night
Occupancy157 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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