26 homes sold in Berlin Township in the last year, at a typical $413K
Redfin reports Berlin Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 48002, which takes in Berlin 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 Berlin Township homes are listed.
Every place Berlin Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 100% of Berlin Township’s sales, at a typical $413K
26 homes sold in the year to April 2026.
typical sale · 26 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $197MI $171
- Days to sell
- 22
- Sold over asking
- 36%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 2.2 times the 2016 price
26 sales in the last year, against 43 in 2018 and a low of 23 in 2023. The typical sale went from $188K in 2016 to $413K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 48002, which takes in Berlin 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.
What $400K buys in Berlin Township
Check a listing against what Berlin 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 Berlin Township are more common than before the pandemic, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 48002 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 April 2026, 26 sales.
If you’re buying in Berlin Township
- Shop in September. It brings about 4 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (29% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.6% of the list price on average; 36% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Two thirds of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 5 a month), but June is the most competitive: 38% of June sales close over asking. August and September offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (34%). January has the least competition (17%) but only about 2 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Michigan as a whole
| Berlin Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 36% | 18% | 38% | 31% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 65% | 27% | 58% | 43% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 27% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.6% | 97% | 99.4% | 98.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 22 | 43 | 18 | 33 |
5 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.8 times the 2021 low (3), 50% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 18.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 48002, which takes in Berlin Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to April 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Berlin Township home costs about $2,487 a month
Price: Berlin Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Berlin Township’s 1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Berlin 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 1.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $413K home, about $3,980 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Berlin Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Berlin TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Berlin 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.
Capac, Almont, Armada, Imlay City and Richmond sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Berlin 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 73 | $291K | $178 | 26% | 49 |
| Romeo | 56 | $343K | $198 | 30% | 36 |
| Imlay City | 44 | $220K | $142 | 36% | 48 |
| Almont | 36 | $281K | $171 | 25% | 34 |
| Berlin Township (ZIP 48002) | 26 | $413K | $197 | 36% | 22 |
| Capac | 25 | $203K | $155 | 20% | 38 |
| Armada | 20 | $303K | $187 | 30% | 44 |
Redfin Data Center, May 2025 to April 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 Berlin Township
What do homes sell for in Berlin Township, MI?
26 homes sold in the year to April 2026 at a typical $413K, $197 a square foot.
Is Berlin Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 4 homes were for sale in April 2026 and 0 sold, about 4 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.6% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Berlin Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Berlin Township?
About 1% of a home’s value a year. On a $413K home that’s near $3,980.
Where can I see homes for sale in Berlin Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Berlin Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Berlin Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 48002, which takes in Berlin 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).