118 homes sold in Garfield Township in the last year, at a typical $170K
Redfin reports Garfield Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 48632, which takes in Garfield 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 Garfield Township homes are listed.
Every place Garfield Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 0% of Garfield Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
118 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.6 times the 2016 price
118 sales in the last year, against 152 in 2016 and a low of 86 in 2012. The typical sale went from $65K in 2016 to $170K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 48632, which takes in Garfield 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 Garfield Township are more common than before the pandemic, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 48632 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, 118 sales.
If you’re buying in Garfield Township
- Shop in September. It brings about 19 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (15% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 95.2% of the list price on average; 16% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 30% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 49 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 23 a month), but June is the most competitive: 17% of June sales close over asking. August and September offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (15%). March has the least competition (14%) but only about 9 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Michigan
| Garfield Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 16% | 10% | 34% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 30% | 3% | 17% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 95.2% | 92.5% | 98.2% | 98.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 49 | 123 | 48 | 36 |
43 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2021 low (30), 49% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 131.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 48632, which takes in Garfield 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 Garfield Township home costs about $1,021 a month
Price: Garfield Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Garfield 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 Garfield 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 $170K home, about $1,600 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Garfield Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Garfield TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Garfield 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.
Clare, Reed City, Mount Pleasant and Big Rapids sell for less a square foot; Canadian Lakes for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Garfield 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 225 | $194K | $141 | 23% | 60 |
| Garfield Township (ZIP 48632) | 118 | $170K | $150 | 16% | 49 |
| Canadian Lakes | 108 | $334K | $194 | 13% | 55 |
| Big Rapids | 89 | $200K | $129 | 32% | 29 |
| Lake Isabella | 44 | $260K | $154 | 13% | 55 |
| Reed City | 38 | $172K | $124 | 27% | 42 |
| Clare | 34 | $165K | $122 | 9% | 40 |
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 Garfield Township
What do homes sell for in Garfield Township, MI?
118 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $170K, $150 a square foot.
Is Garfield Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 67 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 12 sold, about 5.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 95.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Garfield Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Garfield Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $170K home that’s near $1,600.
Where can I see homes for sale in Garfield Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Garfield Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Garfield Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 48632, which takes in Garfield 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).