The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48139 sells for about $385,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 48139 — Hamburg
The 48139 housing market remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand from commuters. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's appeal as a lakefront residential community. Market conditions are currently balanced, though limited supply continues to put upward pressure on pricing.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters who work in Ann Arbor or the Metro Detroit area but prefer a lake-oriented, small-town lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 48139, Michigan
Crime rates in the Whitmore Lake area are generally low, with property crime being the primary concern; the area compares favorably to more urbanized sections of Washtenaw County.
The area is served by Whitmore Lake Public Schools, which maintains a moderate rating and focuses on small-class-size instruction.
The area has moderate exposure to flood risks near the lakefront and standard wind-related insurance considerations for the Michigan climate.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Ann Arbor and Brighton, serving as a residential bedroom community with limited commercial expansion.
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.
Residents primarily commute via US-23, providing direct access to Ann Arbor to the south and Brighton/Flint to the north.
The area is defined by Whitmore Lake, offering significant boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation, alongside local parks and nearby golf courses.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by demand from commuters and those seeking lakefront access; short-term rentals are present but regulated.
The economy is largely service-based with a heavy reliance on the nearby Ann Arbor employment hub, including the University of Michigan and associated research sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles via the US-23 corridor; public transit options are minimal.
Development is constrained by environmental protections around the lake and township zoning, focusing on low-density residential growth.
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Parcels are subject to Northfield Township and Whitmore Lake Public Schools district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk of severe weather events common to Southeast Michigan.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 48139 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Dave & Buster's Livonia419.8 mi
- BIG Best In Games - The Ultimate Event Party Venue!4.617 mi
- The HUB Stadium & Restaurant, Novi4.516.7 mi
- Plaza Lanes4.519.2 mi
- Full Throttle Adrenaline Park - Novi4.716.8 mi
- Michigan Stadium4.813.3 mi
- Vibe Credit Union Showplace4.315.8 mi
- Crisler Center4.813.4 mi
- Cantoro's Italian Market - Plymouth4.719.4 mi
- Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center4.612.7 mi
- Kensington Metropark4.79.3 mi
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum4.712.3 mi
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens4.812.8 mi
- University of Michigan Museum of Natural History4.712.7 mi
- Mt. Brighton Ski Resort4.16 mi
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum4.712.3 mi
- University of Michigan Museum of Natural History4.712.7 mi
- University of Michigan Museum of Art4.812.8 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple & Cultural Center4.815.9 mi
- Kelsey Museum of Archaeology4.812.7 mi
- Kensington Metropark4.79.3 mi
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens4.812.8 mi
- Island Lake Recreation Area4.76 mi
- University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum4.812.7 mi
- Hudson Mills Metropark4.76.9 mi
- Mac's Marina Inc4.52.9 mi
- Wonderland Marine West4.25.9 mi
- Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center4.612.7 mi
- Tanglewood Golf Course4.411.8 mi
- Moose Ridge Golf Course4.35.1 mi
- Lyon Oaks County Park and Golf Course4.313 mi
- Huron Meadows Metropark4.62.7 mi
- Meijer4.111.7 mi
- Meijer4.16 mi
- Meijer4.210 mi
- Kerrytown Market & Shops4.712.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.212.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A 677-acre all-sports lake serving as the primary recreational anchor for the community.
Provides local green space, sports fields, and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).