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Mackinac Island's main town, looking west. Transportation on the island is by horse, bike, or foot.Photo: n8huckins · CC BY-SA 4.0
Housing in Mackinac Island

4 homes sold in Mackinac Island in the last year, at a typical $1.1M

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Mackinac Island homes are listed.

Homes for sale in Mackinac IslandZillowRedfinRealtor.comMore places to look ↓
Homes sold
4
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$1.1M
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$390
Michigan $168
Paid vs. asking
73.6%
0% sold over asking
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Mackinac Island home costs about $6,489 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Mackinac Island’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Mackinac Island’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 Mackinac Island is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Mackinac Island

Four things worth knowing

0.9%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $1.1M home, about $9,880 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
9 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Mackinac Island.

Work & commute
Flood

Check 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 hazards
Records

Look 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.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Mackinac Island, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Mackinac Island. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Mackinac Island with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Mackinac Island

What do homes sell for in Mackinac Island, MI?

4 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $1.1M, $390 a square foot.

How much are property taxes in Mackinac Island?

About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $1.1M home that’s near $9,880.

Where can I see homes for sale in Mackinac Island?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Mackinac Island’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Mackinac Island.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 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).