239 homes sold in Oceola Township in the last year, at a typical $386K
Redfin reports Oceola Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 48855, which takes in Oceola Township and the area around it. About one sale in 3 is a condo. 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 Oceola Township homes are listed.
Every place Oceola Township homes are listed, in one stop
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A third of Oceola Township’s sales are condos, at $66K less than a house
156 houses and 83 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 156 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $205MI $172
- Days to sell
- 36
- Sold over asking
- 35%
typical sale · 83 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $219MI $190
- Days to sell
- 89
- Sold over asking
- 27%
Fewer homes sell than before 2023, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
239 sales in the last year, against 382 in 2022 and a low of 190 in 2012. The typical sale went from $209K in 2016 to $386K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 48855, which takes in Oceola 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 $400K buys in Oceola Township
Check a listing against what Oceola 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 Oceola Township are more common than before the pandemic, but a quarter fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 48855 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, 239 sales.
If you’re buying in Oceola Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 36 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (32% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.6% of the list price on average; 32% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 42% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 45 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 37 a month), and the most competition: 37% close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (32%). January has the least competition (24%) but only about 21 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Michigan as a whole
| Oceola Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 32% | 23% | 46% | 31% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 42% | 41% | 59% | 43% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 28% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.6% | 98.8% | 101.2% | 98.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 45 | 31 | 15 | 33 |
58 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.8 times the 2023 low (32), 23% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 156.
Since 2019, houses are up 54%, condos 117%
A house typically sold for $418K in the last year (156 sales), a condo for $352K (83).
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 48855, which takes in Oceola 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 Oceola Township home costs about $2,297 a month
Price: Oceola Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Oceola 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 Oceola 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 19.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $386K home, about $3,390 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Oceola Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Oceola TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Oceola 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.
Howell, Fowlerville, Linden and Fenton sell for less a square foot; Argentine Township for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Oceola 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceola Township (ZIP 48855) | 239 | $386K | $202 | 32% | 45 |
| Fenton | 166 | $271K | $189 | 34% | 26 |
| Brighton | 157 | $348K | $210 | 32% | 32 |
| Howell | 148 | $312K | $194 | 33% | 25 |
| Linden | 60 | $316K | $183 | 38% | 25 |
| Fowlerville | 39 | $290K | $185 | 28% | 35 |
| Argentine Township | 31 | $595K | $269 | 29% | 348 |
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 Oceola Township
What do homes sell for in Oceola Township, MI?
239 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $386K, $202 a square foot. Houses sold for about $418K, condos for about $352K.
Is Oceola Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 43 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 22 sold, about 1.9 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.6% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Oceola Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Oceola Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $386K home that’s near $3,390.
Where can I see homes for sale in Oceola Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Oceola Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Oceola Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 48855, which takes in Oceola 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).