60 homes sold in Pentland Township in the last year, at a typical $162K
Redfin reports Pentland Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 49868, which takes in Pentland 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 Pentland Township homes are listed.
Every place Pentland 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 Pentland Township.
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Houses are 0% of Pentland Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
60 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
More homes sell than most years, at 3 times the 2016 price
60 sales in the last year, against 77 in 2025 and a low of 35 in 2013. The typical sale went from $54K in 2016 to $162K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 49868, which takes in Pentland 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 Pentland Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 49868 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, 60 sales.
If you’re buying in Pentland Township
- Shop in August. It brings about 7 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (4% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.2% of the list price on average; 6% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 23% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 64 days.
Summer brings the homes; winter brings the bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 8 a month), but January is the most competitive: 8% of January sales close over asking. August has the least competition (4%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and calmer than Michigan
| Pentland Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 6% | 3% | 5% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 23% | 3% | 4% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.2% | 91.5% | 93.8% | 98.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 64 | 125 | 99 | 36 |
26 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s twice the 2022 low (13) and 14% more than in 2017–19.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 49868, which takes in Pentland 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 Pentland Township home costs about $962 a month
Price: Pentland Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Pentland 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 Pentland 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 3.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $162K home, about $1,410 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Pentland Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Pentland TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Pentland 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.
Post your home to Pentland Township, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Pentland Township. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Pentland Township with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Pentland Township
What do homes sell for in Pentland Township, MI?
60 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $162K, $116 a square foot.
Is Pentland Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 47 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 11 sold, about 4.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Pentland Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Pentland Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $162K home that’s near $1,410.
Where can I see homes for sale in Pentland Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Pentland Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Pentland Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 49868, which takes in Pentland 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).