87 homes sold in Whitmore Lake in the last year, at a typical $364K
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 Whitmore Lake homes are listed.
Every place Whitmore Lake homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 95% of Whitmore Lake’s sales, at a typical $348K (year to May 2026)
87 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 84 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $212MI $172
- Days to sell
- 28
- Sold over asking
- 35%
- Listings with a price cut
- 38%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 1 sold, typical $305K
Condos: 3 sold, typical $268K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
87 sales in the last year, against 131 in 2014 and a low of 62 in 2024. The typical sale went from $201K in 2016 to $364K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 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 $350K buys in Whitmore Lake
Check a listing against what Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake are back to pre-pandemic levels, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Whitmore Lake’s home sales 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, 87 sales.
If you’re buying in Whitmore Lake
- Shop in May. It brings about 15 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (32% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.3% of the list price on average; 30% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 44% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 28 days.
Spring brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 15 a month), but June is the most competitive: 51% of June sales close over asking. October has the least competition (23%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Michigan as a whole
| Whitmore Lake now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 30% | 30% | 57% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 44% | 44% | 54% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.3% | 98.4% | 101.5% | 98.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 28 | 26 | 22 | 36 |
11 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.6 times the 2023 low (7), 51% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 61.
Whitmore Lake ranks 118th of 194 busy Michigan markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Whitmore Lake is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Whitmore Lake home costs about $2,335 a month
Price: Whitmore Lake’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Whitmore Lake’s 1.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Whitmore Lake is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 5.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $364K home, about $5,220 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Whitmore Lake.
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.
South Lyon sells for less a square foot; Dexter and Ann Arbor for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Whitmore Lake, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1,103 | $469K | $291 | 30% | 44 |
| South Lyon | 213 | $299K | $172 | 30% | 32 |
| Brighton | 170 | $348K | $212 | 30% | 32 |
| Wixom | 134 | $364K | $205 | 32% | 31 |
| Whitmore Lake | 87 | $364K | $206 | 30% | 28 |
| Dexter | 68 | $474K | $271 | 44% | 50 |
| Pinckney | 32 | $318K | $201 | 56% | 23 |
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 Whitmore Lake
What do homes sell for in Whitmore Lake, MI?
87 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $364K, $206 a square foot.
Is Whitmore Lake a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 6 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 7 sold, about 0.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.3% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Whitmore Lake?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Whitmore Lake?
About 1.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $364K home that’s near $5,220.
Where can I see homes for sale in Whitmore Lake?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Whitmore Lake’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Whitmore Lake.
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).