115 homes sold in Carrollton Township in the last year, at a typical $141K
Redfin reports Carrollton Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 48604, which takes in Carrollton 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 Carrollton Township homes are listed.
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Houses are 97% of Carrollton Township’s sales, at a typical $140K
115 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 112 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $113MI $172
- Days to sell
- 19
- Sold over asking
- 30%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.3 times the 2016 price
115 sales in the last year, against 141 in 2022 and a low of 64 in 2012. The typical sale went from $60K in 2016 to $141K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 48604, which takes in Carrollton 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 $150K buys in Carrollton Township
Check a listing against what Carrollton Township homes sold for
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Bidding wars in Carrollton Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 40% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 48604 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 May 2026, 115 sales.
If you’re buying in Carrollton Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 13 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (30% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.1% of the list price on average; 30% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 55% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 14 a month), but September is the most competitive: 37% of September sales close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (30%). February has the least competition (16%) but only about 7 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Michigan as a whole
| Carrollton Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 30% | 16% | 46% | 31% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 55% | 25% | 64% | 43% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 28% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 97.1% | 95.3% | 100.1% | 98.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 18 | 44 | 15 | 33 |
16 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2024 low (11), 40% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 52.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 48604, which takes in Carrollton Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to May 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Carrollton Township home costs about $985 a month
Price: Carrollton Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Carrollton Township’s 2.1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Carrollton 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 7.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $141K home, about $2,980 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Carrollton Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Carrollton TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Carrollton 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.
Saginaw, Buena Vista Township and Bay City sell for less a square foot; Freeland for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Carrollton 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 495 | $78K | $64 | 27% | 34 |
| Bay City | 455 | $131K | $100 | 37% | 25 |
| Carrollton Township (ZIP 48604) | 115 | $141K | $111 | 30% | 18 |
| Shields | 109 | $189K | $126 | 21% | 18 |
| Freeland | 104 | $331K | $168 | 24% | 22 |
| Bridgeport Township | 67 | $143K | $108 | 40% | 34 |
| Buena Vista Township | 56 | $69K | $60 | 14% | 78 |
Redfin Data Center, June 2025 to May 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 Carrollton Township
What do homes sell for in Carrollton Township, MI?
115 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $141K, $111 a square foot.
Is Carrollton Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 18 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 6 sold, about 3 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.1% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Carrollton Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Carrollton Township?
About 2.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $141K home that’s near $2,980.
Where can I see homes for sale in Carrollton Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Carrollton Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Carrollton Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 48604, which takes in Carrollton 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).