15 homes sold in Sylvan Township in the last year, at a typical $177K
Redfin reports Sylvan Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 49679, which takes in Sylvan Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for and a shortcut to every site where Sylvan Township homes are listed.
Every place Sylvan 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 Sylvan Township.
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Houses are 0% of Sylvan Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
15 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 2.5 times the 2016 price
15 sales in the last year, against 33 in 2018 and a low of 7 in 2012. The typical sale went from $72K in 2016 to $177K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 49679, which takes in Sylvan 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.
Owning the typical Sylvan Township home costs about $1,102 a month
Price: Sylvan Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Sylvan Township’s 1.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Sylvan Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $177K home, about $2,150 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Sylvan Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Sylvan TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Sylvan 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.
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Questions about buying a home in Sylvan Township
What do homes sell for in Sylvan Township, MI?
15 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $177K, $148 a square foot.
Is Sylvan Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 11 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 2 sold, about 4.1 months of supply. Buyers paid 93.4% of asking on average.
How much are property taxes in Sylvan Township?
About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $177K home that’s near $2,150.
Where can I see homes for sale in Sylvan Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Sylvan Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Sylvan Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 49679, which takes in Sylvan 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).