120 homes sold in Fruitland Township in the last year, at a typical $345K
Redfin reports Fruitland Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 49461, which takes in Fruitland 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 Fruitland Township homes are listed.
Every place Fruitland Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 93% of Fruitland Township’s sales, at a typical $347K
120 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 111 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $197MI $172
- Days to sell
- 29
- Sold over asking
- 22%
Condos: 7 sold, typical $409K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.4 times the 2016 price
120 sales in the last year, against 161 in 2015 and a low of 110 in 2013. The typical sale went from $143K in 2016 to $345K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 49461, which takes in Fruitland 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 $350K buys in Fruitland Township
Check a listing against what Fruitland 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 Fruitland Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 49461 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, 120 sales.
If you’re buying in Fruitland Township
- Shop in September. It brings about 16 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (27% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 97.9% of the list price on average; 21% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 46% 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 17 a month), but June is the most competitive: 33% of June sales close over asking. January has the least competition (21%) but only about 9 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Michigan
| Fruitland Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 21% | 24% | 41% | 31% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 46% | 16% | 38% | 43% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 28% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 97.9% | 97.6% | 100.8% | 98.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 31 | 42 | 17 | 33 |
21 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2021 low (14), 48% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 74.
Since 2019, houses are up 83%, condos 74%
A house typically sold for $347K in the last year (111 sales), a condo for $409K (7).
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 49461, which takes in Fruitland 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 Fruitland Township home costs about $2,060 a month
Price: Fruitland Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Fruitland 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 Fruitland 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. January has the fewest, about 9.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $345K home, about $3,120 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Fruitland Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Fruitland TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Fruitland 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.
Whitehall, Montague, North Muskegon and Muskegon sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Fruitland 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 562 | $176K | $139 | 28% | 29 |
| Fruitland Township (ZIP 49461) | 120 | $345K | $198 | 21% | 31 |
| North Muskegon | 78 | $303K | $188 | 21% | 45 |
| Whitehall | 49 | $264K | $174 | 22% | 29 |
| Montague | 38 | $290K | $188 | 37% | 35 |
| Twin Lake | 36 | $342K | $224 | 25% | 26 |
| Lakewood Club | 30 | $256K | $210 | 10% | 42 |
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 Fruitland Township
What do homes sell for in Fruitland Township, MI?
120 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $345K, $198 a square foot.
Is Fruitland Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 22 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 6 sold, about 3.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.9% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Fruitland Township?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Fruitland Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $345K home that’s near $3,120.
Where can I see homes for sale in Fruitland Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Fruitland Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Fruitland Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 49461, which takes in Fruitland 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).