Edward Loranger House · Photo: Notorious4life at en.wikipedia · Public domain363 homes sold in Frenchtown Township in the last year, at a typical $243K
Redfin reports Frenchtown Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 48162, which takes in Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown Township homes are listed.
Every place Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown Township.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
4% of Frenchtown Township’s sales are condos, at $118K less than a house
347 houses and 15 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 347 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $162MI $172
- Days to sell
- 36
- Sold over asking
- 36%
typical sale · 15 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $109MI $190
- Days to sell
- 83
- Sold over asking
- 0%
About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2016 price
363 sales in the last year, against 517 in 2021 and a low of 263 in 2012. The typical sale went from $126K in 2016 to $243K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 48162, which takes in Frenchtown 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 $250K buys in Frenchtown Township
Check a listing against what Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 44% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 48162 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, 363 sales.
If you’re buying in Frenchtown Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 42 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (31% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.2% of the list price on average; 35% 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
August has the most new listings (about 49 a month), but July is the most competitive: 36% of July sales close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (31%). February has the least competition (22%) but only about 25 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Michigan as a whole
| Frenchtown Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 35% | 20% | 45% | 31% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 48% | 27% | 60% | 43% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 28% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.2% | 97% | 100.1% | 98.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 36 | 59 | 25 | 33 |
62 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.2 times the 2023 low (53), 44% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 197.
Since 2019, houses are up 56%, condos -18%
A house typically sold for $244K in the last year (347 sales), a condo for $126K (15).
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 48162, which takes in Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown Township home costs about $1,525 a month
Price: Frenchtown Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown 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 25.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $243K home, about $3,090 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Frenchtown Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Frenchtown TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Frenchtown 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.
Detroit Beach, Woodland Beach, Monroe and Stony Point sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Frenchtown 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown Township (ZIP 48162) | 363 | $243K | $161 | 35% | 36 |
| Monroe | 279 | $196K | $138 | 36% | 34 |
| South Monroe | 62 | $227K | $160 | 29% | 38 |
| Rockwood | 39 | $243K | $164 | 62% | 40 |
| Stony Point | 32 | $211K | $154 | 38% | 58 |
| Detroit Beach | 30 | $221K | $150 | 23% | 46 |
| Woodland Beach | 21 | $174K | $150 | 43% | 45 |
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 Frenchtown Township
What do homes sell for in Frenchtown Township, MI?
363 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $243K, $161 a square foot. Houses sold for about $244K, condos for about $126K.
Is Frenchtown Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 41 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 27 sold, about 1.5 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Frenchtown Township?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Frenchtown Township?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $243K home that’s near $3,090.
Where can I see homes for sale in Frenchtown Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Frenchtown Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Frenchtown Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 48162, which takes in Frenchtown 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).