Photo: Protopian Pickle Jar · CC BY-SA 2.044 homes sold in Bear Creek Township in the last year, at a typical $524K
Redfin reports Bear Creek Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 49770, which takes in Bear Creek Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Bear Creek Township homes are listed.
Every place Bear Creek Township homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Bear Creek Township.
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Houses are 0% of Bear Creek Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
44 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
More homes sell than most years, at 2.8 times the 2016 price
44 sales in the last year, against 40 in 2015 and a low of 0 in 2012. The typical sale went from $186K in 2016 to $524K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 49770, which takes in Bear Creek Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in Bear Creek Township are more common than before the pandemic, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 49770 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 44 sales.
If you’re buying in Bear Creek Township
- Shop in September. It brings about 4 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (30% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.2% of the list price on average; 25% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 42% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 49 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 4 a month), and the most competition: 36% close over asking. August and September offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (33%). February has the least competition (12%) but only about 2 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Michigan as a whole
| Bear Creek Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 25% | 16% | 39% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 42% | 9% | 13% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.2% | 95.2% | 99.8% | 98.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 49 | 95 | 61 | 36 |
29 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 11 times the 2012 low (3) and 219% more than in 2017–19.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 49770, which takes in Bear Creek Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Bear Creek Township home costs about $3,072 a month
Price: Bear Creek Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Bear Creek Township’s 0.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Bear Creek Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 2.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $524K home, about $4,060 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Bear Creek Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Bear Creek TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Bear Creek Township.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Post your home to Bear Creek Township, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Bear Creek Township. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Bear Creek Township with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Bear Creek Township
What do homes sell for in Bear Creek Township, MI?
44 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $524K, $277 a square foot.
Is Bear Creek Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 20 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 7 sold, about 2.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Bear Creek Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Bear Creek Township?
About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $524K home that’s near $4,060.
Where can I see homes for sale in Bear Creek Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Bear Creek Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Bear Creek Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 49770, which takes in Bear Creek Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).