The story of this market
The typical home in Shiawassee County, Michigan sells for about $255,000, or $123 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 11 days to sell, which is fast. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 77% since 2000. Last year 15 of 18 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. The biggest natural hazard here is strong wind, which FEMA rates relatively high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,085 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,085 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+5.4%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+13.3%). Worst: 2009 (-9.6%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+4.5%
MI · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,457
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+5.4%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 18 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
43
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $22,064,280.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
77.4%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3312 | 1750 | 77.4% | 4% | $135,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Shiawassee County, Michigan
The Shiawassee County housing market is currently characterized by stable sentiment and competitive conditions. Low inventory levels are driving fast-paced sales, though rising prices and cost-of-living concerns remain significant factors for local buyers.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price diverges 19.7% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $204,817 (-19.7% vs the prior refresh cycle) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.
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Median prices moved up 0.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.84% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 11 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Shiawassee County, Michigan — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 48414 | Bancroft | $215,505 | $145 | +2.4% | 68 | 97.5% | 12% | 7.2 | 63 | $932 | researched Oct 4 |
| 48418 | Byron | $370,000 | $165 | +1.4% | 55 | — | — | — | 9 | $1,464 | researched Oct 5 |
| 48429 | Durand | $162,393 | — | -1.1% | 33 | 100.9% | — | — | 47 | $855 | researched Oct 6 |
| 48460 | New Lothrop | $206,000 | $125 | +3.2% | 58 | 97.5% | 15% | 3.5 | 12 | $704 | researched Oct 7 |
| 48476 | Vernon | $134,100 | $122 | +2.4% | 65 | 97.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 12 | $1,150 | researched Oct 8 |
| 48817 | Corunna | $199,900 | $139 | +2.5% | 45 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.2 | 50 | $1,250 | researched Oct 9 |
| 48841 | Henderson | $183,298 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $915 | researched Oct 7 |
| 48848 | Laingsburg | $218,732 | $118 | — | 52 | — | — | — | 18 | $1,085 | researched Oct 9 |
| 48857 | Morrice | $235,000 | $148 | +4.5% | 42 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.2 | 18 | $1,519 | researched Oct 4 |
| 48867 | Owosso | $172,949 | $115 | +8.1% | 38 | 98.5% | 18% | 3.2 | 118 | $828 | researched Oct 5 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Reported crime trends in Shiawassee County are generally stable, with the area performing comparably to other rural-suburban counties in mid-Michigan. Specific comparative indices remain localized to individual township or city reporting.
Shiawassee County schools generally maintain a moderate profile, with aggregate proficiency scores often ranking in the bottom 50% of the state. However, individual districts like Laingsburg and Corunna are frequently cited for higher local performance.
The county faces typical regional risks, primarily seasonal wind events and localized flooding along the Shiawassee River corridor. The county maintains active drain and emergency management services.
Economic momentum is driven by manufacturing, including Tier 2/3 automotive, agribusiness, and logistics along the I-69 corridor. Local infrastructure focuses on supporting these sectors and professional services firms.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs.
The economy is anchored by the I-69 International Trade Corridor, connecting the county to Lansing, Flint, and Canadian markets.
Key infrastructure includes the I-69 freeway, M-21, and M-52, providing vital east-west and north-south connections.
The county's assessment regime follows Michigan's statutory 50% assessment rule, with valuations subject to state-level inflation caps.
Special taxing districts, including library, fire, and school bond levies, are applied at the local municipal level and vary by address.
Property insurance posture is consistent with the Great Lakes region, influenced by regional climate patterns and standard risk-mitigation requirements.
- Zap Zone XL - Lansing4.626.4 mi
- High Caliber Karting and Entertainment4.819.4 mi
- Funcity Trampoline and Adventure Park3.727 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.526.3 mi
- Extreme Indoor Kart Racing4.428.1 mi
- Breslin Center4.721.8 mi
- Spartan Stadium4.621.5 mi
- MSU Union4.621.2 mi
- Wharton Center for Performing Arts4.721.3 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.527.2 mi
- Sleepy Hollow State Park4.611.4 mi
- High Caliber Karting and Entertainment4.819.4 mi
- Lake Lansing Park South4.617.5 mi
- City Limits East4.217.6 mi
- Steam Railroading Institute4.53.2 mi
- Impression 5 Science Center4.723.7 mi
- Sloan Museum of Discovery4.626.1 mi
- Michigan History Center4.724.3 mi
- Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum4.321 mi
- Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School4.826.2 mi
- Lake Lansing Park South4.617.5 mi
- Lake Lansing Park North4.616.3 mi
- Elms Park4.619 mi
- McCurdy Park4.63.9 mi
- Michigan Wildlife Conservancy-Bengel Wildlife4.516.2 mi
- SkipperBud's3.425.8 mi
- Hawk Hollow Golf Course4.618.1 mi
- Hunters Ridge Golf Course4.519.3 mi
- Wheatfield Valley Golf4.520 mi
- Oak Lane Golf Course4.418.9 mi
- Briar Ridge Golf Course4.519.9 mi
- Meridian Mall4.219.5 mi
- Meijer4.320 mi
- Meijer4.418.2 mi
- Meijer4.219.6 mi
- Meijer4.316.9 mi
- Bishop International Airport4.522.2 mi
- Capital Region International Airport4.323.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Provides recreational opportunities for residents and serves as a natural landmark for the county.
A cultural hub that showcases local and regional art, contributing to the county's quality of life.
A unique historical draw that preserves railroad heritage and serves as a significant local attraction.
Data sourced from county-level census estimates and local market reports.
applies when — Real property owned and used as a homestead by a disabled veteran or their surviving spouse.
Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility.
MCL 211.7b
applies when — Delinquency in real property tax payments.
A three-year forfeiture and foreclosure process. Property is forfeited to the county treasurer after two years of delinquency. If taxes remain unpaid by March 31 of the third year, the property is foreclosed upon by the Foreclosing Governmental Unit.
General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893; MCL 211.78k
applies when — Transfer of interest in real estate consisting of not less than 1 or more than 4 residential dwelling units.
Sellers must provide a written disclosure statement to prospective buyers regarding the condition of the property, including known defects.
Seller Disclosure Act, Act 92 of 1993
Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs. The tax is calculated by multiplying the taxable value by the local millage rate.
General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.