48 homes sold in Central Lake Township in the last year, at a typical $351K
Redfin reports Central Lake Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 49622, which takes in Central Lake 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 Central Lake Township homes are listed.
Every place Central Lake 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 Central Lake Township.
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Houses are 0% of Central Lake Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
48 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.4 times the 2016 price
48 sales in the last year, against 54 in 2017 and a low of 35 in 2015. The typical sale went from $148K in 2016 to $351K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 49622, which takes in Central Lake 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 Central Lake Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, but a third fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 49622 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, 48 sales.
If you’re buying in Central Lake Township
- Shop in July. It brings about 9 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (17% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 94.3% of the list price on average; 8% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 27% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 64 days.
Summer brings the homes; spring brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 9 a month), but April is the most competitive: 24% of April sales close over asking. July offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (17%). December has the least competition (11%) but only about 2 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Michigan
| Central Lake Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 8% | 12% | 32% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 27% | 2% | 0% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 94.3% | 94.8% | 96.7% | 98.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 64 | 122 | 85 | 36 |
20 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s twice the 2023 low (10), 35% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2016’s 39.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 49622, which takes in Central Lake 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 Central Lake Township home costs about $2,064 a month
Price: Central Lake Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Central Lake 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 Central Lake Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. December 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 $351K home, about $2,790 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Central Lake Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Central Lake TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Central Lake 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.
Central Lake, Lakes of the North and Kalkaska sell for less a square foot; Elk Rapids for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Central Lake 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes of the North | 53 | $248K | $163 | 17% | 63 |
| Central Lake Township (ZIP 49622) | 48 | $351K | $211 | 8% | 64 |
| Elk Rapids | 44 | $457K | $312 | 13% | 61 |
| Kalkaska | 31 | $214K | $173 | 31% | 86 |
| Bellaire | 24 | $265K | $216 | 19% | 50 |
| Central Lake | 21 | $226K | $168 | 2% | 58 |
| Rapid City | 21 | $289K | $207 | 0% | 75 |
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 Central Lake Township
What do homes sell for in Central Lake Township, MI?
48 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $351K, $211 a square foot.
Is Central Lake Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 30 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 5 sold, about 5.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 94.3% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Central Lake Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Central Lake Township?
About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $351K home that’s near $2,790.
Where can I see homes for sale in Central Lake Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Central Lake Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Central Lake Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 49622, which takes in Central Lake 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).