Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0516 homes sold in Ypsilanti Township in the last year, at a typical $353K
Redfin reports Ypsilanti Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 48197, which takes in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti Township homes are listed.
Every place Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti Township.
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12% of Ypsilanti Township’s sales are condos, at $127K less than a house
426 houses and 62 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 426 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $193MI $172
- Days to sell
- 36
- Sold over asking
- 45%
typical sale · 62 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $187MI $190
- Days to sell
- 44
- Sold over asking
- 25%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at twice the 2016 price
516 sales in the last year, against 959 in 2017 and a low of 508 in 2024. The typical sale went from $186K in 2016 to $353K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 48197, which takes in Ypsilanti 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 $350K buys in Ypsilanti Township
Check a listing against what Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, but a quarter fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 48197 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, 516 sales.
If you’re buying in Ypsilanti Township
- Shop in September. It brings about 82 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (41% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.8% of the list price on average; 38% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 45% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 38 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 95 a month), but June is the most competitive: 49% of June sales close over asking. August and September offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (45%). January has the least competition (27%) but only about 45 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than Michigan
| Ypsilanti Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 38% | 35% | 54% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 45% | 42% | 52% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.8% | 99.3% | 102.1% | 98.1% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 38 | 43 | 34 | 36 |
116 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.7 times the 2023 low (67), 25% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 284.
Since 2019, houses are up 51%, condos 36%
A house typically sold for $371K in the year to May 2026 (426 sales), a condo for $244K (62).
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 48197, which takes in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti Township home costs about $2,304 a month
Price: Ypsilanti Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Ypsilanti Township’s 1.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Ypsilanti 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 45.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $353K home, about $5,550 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Ypsilanti Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Ypsilanti TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Ypsilanti 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.
Ypsilanti, Belleville and Wayne sell for less a square foot; Ann Arbor for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Ypsilanti 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 1,103 | $469K | $291 | 30% | 44 |
| Ypsilanti Township (ZIP 48197) | 516 | $353K | $189 | 38% | 38 |
| Ypsilanti | 178 | $247K | $177 | 29% | 44 |
| Wayne | 174 | $176K | $140 | 50% | 33 |
| Saline | 165 | $397K | $220 | 33% | 44 |
| Milan | 115 | $328K | $196 | 24% | 50 |
| Belleville | 46 | $302K | $182 | 35% | 36 |
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 Ypsilanti Township
What do homes sell for in Ypsilanti Township, MI?
516 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $353K, $189 a square foot. Houses sold for about $371K, condos for about $244K in the year to May 2026.
Is Ypsilanti Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 162 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 48 sold, about 3.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Ypsilanti Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Ypsilanti Township?
About 1.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $353K home that’s near $5,550.
Where can I see homes for sale in Ypsilanti Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Ypsilanti Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Ypsilanti Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 48197, which takes in Ypsilanti 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).