284 homes sold in Bedford Township in the last year, at a typical $186K
Redfin reports Bedford Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 49017, which takes in Bedford Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Bedford Township homes are listed.
Every place Bedford 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 Bedford Township.
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Houses are 94% of Bedford Township’s sales, at a typical $190K (year to May 2026)
284 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 262 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $120MI $172
- Days to sell
- 25
- Sold over asking
- 21%
About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2016 price
284 sales in the last year, against 377 in 2021 and a low of 220 in 2014. The typical sale went from $90K in 2016 to $186K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 49017, which takes in Bedford 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.
What $200K buys in Bedford Township
Check a listing against what Bedford Township homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Bedford Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, but 42% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 49017 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, 284 sales.
If you’re buying in Bedford Township
- Shop in October. It brings about 36 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (26% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.3% of the list price on average; 21% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 41% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 27 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
August has the most new listings (about 42 a month), but June is the most competitive: 30% of June sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (26%). March has the least competition (21%) but only about 23 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Michigan
| Bedford Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 21% | 22% | 41% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 41% | 17% | 41% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 97.3% | 96.5% | 99.8% | 98.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 27 | 42 | 13 | 36 |
52 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2023 low (35), 42% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 132.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 49017, which takes in Bedford 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 Bedford Township home costs about $1,172 a month
Price: Bedford Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Bedford Township’s 1.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Bedford Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in August
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 20.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $186K home, about $2,420 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Bedford Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Bedford TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Bedford 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.
No busy market nearby sells for less a square foot; Comstock Northwest and Marshall for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Bedford Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | 681 | $173K | $130 | 22% | 23 |
| Bedford Township (ZIP 49017) | 284 | $186K | $118 | 21% | 27 |
| Marshall | 126 | $236K | $159 | 19% | 44 |
| Comstock Northwest | 54 | $280K | $165 | 26% | 29 |
| Level Park-Oak Park | 52 | $178K | $143 | 32% | 26 |
| Springfield | 35 | $158K | $129 | 16% | 49 |
| Bellevue | 21 | $208K | $125 | 25% | 48 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Bedford Township
What do homes sell for in Bedford Township, MI?
284 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $186K, $118 a square foot.
Is Bedford Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 65 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 25 sold, about 2.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.3% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Bedford Township?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Bedford Township?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $186K home that’s near $2,420.
Where can I see homes for sale in Bedford Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Bedford Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Bedford Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 49017, which takes in Bedford 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).