175 homes sold in East Bay Township in the last year, at a typical $458K
Redfin reports East Bay Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 49696, which takes in East Bay Township and the area around it. About one sale in 6 is a condo. 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 East Bay Township homes are listed.
Every place East Bay 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 East Bay Township.
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16% of East Bay Township’s sales are condos, at $208K less than a house
173 houses and 33 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster. Condos draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 173 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $288MI $172
- Days to sell
- 54
- Sold over asking
- 19%
typical sale · 33 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $249MI $190
- Days to sell
- 104
- Sold over asking
- 37%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.2 times the 2016 price
175 sales in the last year, against 263 in 2020 and a low of 116 in 2012. The typical sale went from $212K in 2016 to $458K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 49696, which takes in East Bay 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 $450K buys in East Bay Township
Check a listing against what East Bay 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 East Bay Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, but a quarter fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 49696 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, 175 sales.
If you’re buying in East Bay Township
- Shop in September. It brings about 24 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (22% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.6% of the list price on average; 22% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 29 a month), and the most competition: 32% close over asking. August and September offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (23%). January has the least competition (18%) but only about 11 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Michigan
| East Bay Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 22% | 18% | 40% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 46% | 3% | 5% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.6% | 98.3% | 101.4% | 98.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 66 | 87 | 53 | 36 |
56 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2021 low (38), 28% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 118.
Since 2019, houses are up 84%, condos 7%
A house typically sold for $509K in the year to May 2026 (173 sales), a condo for $301K (33).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 49696, which takes in East Bay 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 East Bay Township home costs about $2,717 a month
Price: East Bay Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at East Bay Township’s 0.9% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether East Bay 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. February has the fewest, about 11.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $458K home, about $3,920 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for East Bay Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in East Bay TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in East Bay 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.
Chums Corner, Kingsley, Grawn and Rapid City sell for less a square foot; Traverse City for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of East Bay 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | 356 | $432K | $371 | 18% | 71 |
| East Bay Township (ZIP 49696) | 175 | $458K | $275 | 22% | 66 |
| Kingsley | 31 | $372K | $203 | 34% | 57 |
| Greilickville | 30 | $492K | $283 | 28% | 64 |
| Grawn | 25 | $308K | $242 | 15% | 48 |
| Chums Corner | 22 | $508K | $252 | 20% | 69 |
| 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 East Bay Township
What do homes sell for in East Bay Township, MI?
175 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $458K, $275 a square foot. Houses sold for about $509K, condos for about $301K in the year to May 2026.
Is East Bay Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 94 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 16 sold, about 5.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.6% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in East Bay Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in East Bay Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $458K home that’s near $3,920.
Where can I see homes for sale in East Bay Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry East Bay Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to East Bay Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 49696, which takes in East Bay 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).