The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48821 sells for about $329,900, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,065 a month.
ZIP 48821 — Dimondale
The housing market in 48821 is characterized by low inventory and stable pricing, reflecting a typical suburban market in the Lansing area. Demand remains steady from local families and commuters, though the limited number of active listings keeps sales volume low. Prices have remained flat year-over-year, indicating a balanced market environment.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters who want a quiet, suburban environment with easy access to the Lansing employment core and regional amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
40% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 2.9% — 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 8.0%/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 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 48821, Eaton County MI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Dimondale is generally considered a safe, quiet residential community with crime rates that are low compared to the nearby Lansing urban core.
The area is primarily served by the Holt Public Schools and Eaton Rapids Public Schools, which are generally regarded as stable, mid-tier districts for the region.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks primarily localized near the Grand River.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Lansing state capital employment hub, with development focused on suburban residential expansion and local service-sector growth.
Property taxes are assessed at the local level by Eaton County and the township, subject to Michigan's Proposal A limitations on taxable value increases.
Residents primarily commute by car to Lansing or East Lansing, typically via I-96 or I-69, with average commute times reflecting a standard suburban-to-urban pattern.
The area features access to the Grand River for fishing and kayaking, local community parks, and proximity to larger regional shopping and dining districts in West Lansing.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from commuters and families seeking suburban living outside the city center.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Lansing metropolitan area, with major sectors including state government, education (Michigan State University), and automotive manufacturing.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-96 and I-69, facilitating regional travel, though public transit options are limited compared to the city center.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and suburban housing projects.
Eaton County Equalization Department manages property assessments, following state-mandated guidelines for true cash value and taxable value.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide millages for services like emergency management and community colleges.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to catastrophic natural disasters.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 48821 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.
- Zap Zone XL - Lansing4.66.5 mi
- High Caliber Karting and Entertainment4.813.2 mi
- Funcity Trampoline and Adventure Park3.76.1 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.55.8 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Lansing4.613.1 mi
- Breslin Center4.79.9 mi
- Spartan Stadium4.610.3 mi
- MSU Union4.610.6 mi
- Wharton Center for Performing Arts4.710.8 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.55.5 mi
- Potter Park Zoo4.58.1 mi
- NCG Cinema - Lansing & IMAX!4.310.7 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.55.5 mi
- Impression 5 Science Center4.77.9 mi
- Hawk Island Park4.67.1 mi
- Impression 5 Science Center4.77.9 mi
- Michigan History Center4.77.4 mi
- Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum4.310.8 mi
- R.E. Olds Transportation Museum4.87.8 mi
- MSU Museum4.410.5 mi
- Hawk Island Park4.67.1 mi
- Hope Sports Complex4.47.2 mi
- Fitzgerald Park4.79.1 mi
- Burchfield Park4.74.6 mi
- Frances Park4.65.8 mi
- Royal Scot Lansing4.18.8 mi
- Forest Akers East Golf Course4.49.3 mi
- Eldorado Golf Course4.59.2 mi
- Forest Akers West Golf Course4.58.8 mi
- Groesbeck Golf Course4.19.4 mi
- Horrocks Farm Market4.86.2 mi
- Meijer4.311.1 mi
- Meijer46.1 mi
- Meijer4.312.7 mi
- Lansing Mall3.76.5 mi
- Capital Region International Airport4.39.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and scenic views.
Local park offering green space and community recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.