The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48808 sells for about $438,900, or $256 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,283 a month.
ZIP 48808 — Bath
The housing market in 48808 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand from families and professionals. Prices have seen steady year-over-year growth, supported by the area's proximity to major employment hubs in Lansing and East Lansing. Market conditions are currently balanced, with homes spending a moderate amount of time on the market.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban-rural lifestyle with easy access to Lansing's employment and educational hubs, offering a quieter environment than the city center.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 4.7% · poverty 8.2% — 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 9.7%/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 48808, Michigan
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Bath area are generally low, reflecting a suburban-rural character that experiences significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the nearby Lansing urban core.
The area is primarily served by Bath Community Schools, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and student support within the region.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Looking Glass River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Michigan State University campus and the Lansing state government employment hub, with steady residential development in the Bath township area.
Property taxes are levied based on the taxable value determined by the local assessor, subject to Michigan's Proposal A limitations on annual increases; special assessments may apply for local infrastructure improvements.
Commuters primarily utilize I-69 and US-127 to reach the Lansing employment core, typically resulting in a 15-25 minute drive depending on traffic conditions.
The area features significant outdoor access, including the Rose Lake State Wildlife Area and proximity to Lake Lansing, offering extensive trails, fishing, and boating opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand from university-affiliated professionals and families, with limited multi-family inventory.
The economy is anchored by the nearby Michigan State University, state government offices in Lansing, and a growing base of professional services and light manufacturing.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-69 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on managed residential growth, with township planning boards prioritizing the preservation of rural character while expanding utility infrastructure.
The Clinton and Ingham County appraisal districts utilize mass appraisal techniques to determine state equalized values for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes, county-wide millages, and specific township levies for fire and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners in proximity to wooded areas or flood-prone zones may see higher rates due to environmental risk factors.
Michigan continues to see modest net domestic migration, with suburban areas like Bath attracting families moving from urban centers.
Michigan operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, with a statutory redemption period following the sheriff's sale.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known defects, at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Zap Zone XL - Lansing4.610.2 mi
- High Caliber Karting and Entertainment4.87.2 mi
- Funcity Trampoline and Adventure Park3.710.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.510.2 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Lansing4.67.3 mi
- Breslin Center4.77.1 mi
- Spartan Stadium4.67 mi
- MSU Union4.66.5 mi
- Wharton Center for Performing Arts4.77.2 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.512.5 mi
- Potter Park Zoo4.58.3 mi
- NCG Cinema - Lansing & IMAX!4.35.2 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.512.5 mi
- Impression 5 Science Center4.78 mi
- Hawk Island Park4.610 mi
- Impression 5 Science Center4.78 mi
- Michigan History Center4.78.4 mi
- Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum4.36.6 mi
- Steam Railroading Institute4.518.6 mi
- R.E. Olds Transportation Museum4.88 mi
- Hawk Island Park4.610 mi
- Hope Sports Complex4.411.2 mi
- Lake Lansing Park South4.65.6 mi
- Frances Park4.610 mi
- Fenner Nature Center4.78.6 mi
- Royal Scot Lansing4.18.7 mi
- Hawk Hollow Golf Course4.62.4 mi
- Forest Akers East Golf Course4.48.4 mi
- Forest Akers West Golf Course4.58.7 mi
- Groesbeck Golf Course4.16.5 mi
- Horrocks Farm Market4.811.8 mi
- Meijer4.34.9 mi
- Meridian Mall4.27.4 mi
- Meijer411.8 mi
- Meijer4.37.6 mi
- Capital Region International Airport4.37.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state-managed area for hiking, hunting, and wildlife observation.
Popular regional destination for boating, swimming, and lakeside dining.
Premier regional golf facility offering multiple courses and event space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.