The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49680 sells for about $245,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $833 a month.
ZIP 49680 — South Boardman
The housing market in 49680 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation driven by local demand. Sales volume is limited by the rural nature of the area, and the market is currently balanced between buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking affordable rural living, outdoor enthusiasts, and those willing to commute to nearby regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 12.9% — 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 6.8%/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 7.1%/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 49680, Kalkaska 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.
Crime rates in this rural area are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends in Northern Michigan.
Schools serving the area are part of the Kalkaska Public Schools district, which provides standard rural educational services.
The area is subject to seasonal winter weather risks and standard wildfire precautions common to forested regions in Northern Michigan.
Economic momentum is driven by local forestry, tourism, and small-scale service industries with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the local township level with standard state-mandated school and county millage rates applied.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach employment hubs in Traverse City.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including nearby lakes, state forest trails, and seasonal hunting and fishing opportunities.
The rental market is limited with low turnover; demand is driven by local workers and seasonal residents, keeping vacancy rates tight.
The local economy is anchored by natural resource management, small-scale manufacturing, and tourism-related services.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via state highways.
Development is largely restricted to low-density residential and agricultural land use with no major commercial projects currently approved.
The Kalkaska County Equalization Department manages assessments based on state-mandated true cash value formulas.
Parcels are subject to Kalkaska Public Schools and local township millages for fire and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and proximity to forested areas.
Net domestic migration to Michigan has been modest, with rural areas seeing slight interest from remote workers.
Michigan is primarily a judicial foreclosure state with a statutory redemption period for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property 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.
Provides significant opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and scenic recreation.
Hosts local community events and agricultural gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.