Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domain69 homes sold in Montrose Township in the last year, at a typical $201K
Redfin reports Montrose Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 48457, which takes in Montrose 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 Montrose Township homes are listed.
Every place Montrose 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 Montrose Township.
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Houses are 100% of Montrose Township’s sales, at a typical $195K (year to May 2026)
69 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 76 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $132MI $172
- Days to sell
- 24
- Sold over asking
- 41%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 2.4 times the 2016 price
69 sales in the last year, against 111 in 2019 and a low of 59 in 2024. The typical sale went from $85K in 2016 to $201K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 48457, which takes in Montrose 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 $200K buys in Montrose Township
Check a listing against what Montrose 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 Montrose Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 41% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 48457 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, 69 sales.
If you’re buying in Montrose Township
- Shop in September. It brings about 10 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (33% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.6% of the list price on average; 42% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 40% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 27 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 11 a month), but June is the most competitive: 40% of June sales close over asking. August and September offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (35%). November has the least competition (27%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than Michigan
| Montrose Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 42% | 28% | 57% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 40% | 35% | 65% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.6% | 97.9% | 101.2% | 98.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 27 | 34 | 18 | 36 |
14 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.6 times the 2021 low (9), 41% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 55.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 48457, which takes in Montrose 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 Montrose Township home costs about $1,267 a month
Price: Montrose Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Montrose 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 Montrose 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. January 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 $201K home, about $2,610 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Montrose Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Montrose TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Montrose 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.
Clio, Mount Morris Township, Beecher and Bridgeport Township sell for less a square foot; Frankenmuth for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Montrose 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flushing | 113 | $222K | $133 | 31% | 30 |
| Frankenmuth | 71 | $360K | $184 | 10% | 28 |
| Montrose Township (ZIP 48457) | 69 | $201K | $137 | 42% | 27 |
| Bridgeport Township | 66 | $144K | $107 | 34% | 38 |
| Beecher | 64 | $67K | $58 | 27% | 53 |
| Mount Morris Township | 45 | $125K | $111 | 30% | 36 |
| Clio | 32 | $161K | $123 | 16% | 68 |
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 Montrose Township
What do homes sell for in Montrose Township, MI?
69 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $201K, $137 a square foot.
Is Montrose Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 20 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 4 sold, about 4.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.6% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Montrose Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Montrose Township?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $201K home that’s near $2,610.
Where can I see homes for sale in Montrose Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Montrose Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Montrose Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 48457, which takes in Montrose 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).