“Was very responsive and was happy to break stuff down to make it easier to understand. Very Straight forward, isn't gonna sell you something she herself wouldn't purchase.”
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
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Lake County real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Lake County real estate market. *
Latest Monthly Snapshot
June 2026
Median sale price
$175K
-17%
from
May '26
Median list price
$212K
-18%
from
May '26
Active listings
151
+7.9%
from
May '26
Homes sold
43
+153%
from
May '26
New pendings
43
+16%
from
May '26
New listings
42
-26%
from
May '26
Monthly Pricing Trends for Lake County
Monthly data for the latest available year.
Median sale price
Median list price
Monthly Inventory and Sales Activity for Lake County
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
35
Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
25
50
75
100
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jun 2026).
Lake County is currently tilted toward sellers, with the local gauge signaling a seller’s market. Inventory sits at 2.7 months of supply, slightly tighter than Michigan overall at 2.8 months, which helps keep conditions in sellers’ favor.
Pricing has cooled month over month, even as values edge higher than a year ago. The typical home value is up a bit year over year, while the median list price has climbed more notably over the same period, yet both measures fell sharply from May, suggesting some recent pullback in asking and selling prices.
Activity has picked up significantly, with homes sold jumping strongly from last month and also rising compared with a year ago. At the same time, new listings have dropped from both last month and last year, so more closings are happening against a shrinking flow of fresh inventory, and buyers are seeing about 22 percent of sales close above list with an average sale-to-list ratio just over 97 percent. With this mix of limited supply, active demand, and some softening in prices, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding a local agent who understands the Lake County market dynamics.
Learn more about what Lake County has to offer.
Lake County offers residents a close-knit community, abundant outdoor recreation around its scenic lakes, reliable local services, and a high quality of life rooted in natural beauty and neighborly spirit.
Lake County is a rural, recreation‑oriented county known for its quiet communities, thousands of acres of public land, and easy access to lakes and rivers. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life with practical connections to larger hubs like Grand Rapids and Muskegon for jobs, shopping, and health care.
Daily life centers on small towns such as Baldwin, which hosts the long‑running Blessing of the Bikes and anchors local services, schools, and dining. Outdoor amenities are a major draw. The Pere Marquette River offers nationally regarded fishing and paddling, while the Manistee National Forest provides miles of trails for hiking, ORV use, and winter sports. Families value easy access to parks like Oxbow Park along the Baldwin River for everyday recreation.
Infrastructure is straightforward, with U.S. 10 and M‑37 linking Lake County to Ludington and Big Rapids for broader shopping and employment. The county’s mix of full‑time homes, cottages, and hunting camps means buyers and sellers must navigate seasonal use, private road access, and waterfront regulations.
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“Having used Tom and Karan's services twice now, I can confidently say they deliver exceptional service at every stage. They were always available whenever I needed them, guided us through each step with ease, and made the whole transaction feel seamless. Best of all, their strategies paid off and got me top dollar on my home sale. A huge thank you for the incredible work—five stars all the way!”
Dwelling Place Inc
“We had an incredible experience working with Bryant Stuut to both buy and sell our home. Bryant was attentive, honest, incredibly responsive, and always willing to answer our many questions throughout the process. What stood out most was how well Bryant understood exactly what we were looking for. He never made us feel pressured and consistently gave us thoughtful, straightforward advice. When it came time to sell, he recommended several small, practical changes that we feel helped our home sell faster and for a higher price. Buying and selling a home can be very stressful, but Bryant made the entire experience feel manageable and gave us complete confidence along the way. I truly cannot say enough good things about him and would recommend Bryant to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”
Next Realty Group, LLC
“From the showing of the condo, the preapproval of the application the signing of the seller and the buyer all took about six hours. This is excellent for me. I needed a place that my wife and I could live together for the rest of our lives and we will thank you very much, Angie.”
Century 21 Signature
“In preparing for the sale and facilitating the final sale of a property with several difficulties, Angela Averill and her team were very helpful and exceptionally patient--particularly, her team members, Kylie and Dalanie, who were kind at the closing by listening to my frustrations regarding issues over which they had no control. This property sale helped our organization greatly and wouldn't have worked out as well without this great team of realtors. Thank you for everything!”
Century 21 Affiliated
“Professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful Where do I start, Amy went above and beyond to help me, guided me, supported me, reassured me, and respected my every wish. I am not an easy client to say the least. Amy was my support that I didn't have, being by myself with nobody to bounce concerns and ideas off was difficult for me, and she was just that. I've bought several houses in the past and never once have I used the same realtor until Amy. I worked with a different realtor by the name Lori Periard from Century 21 and she was a nightmare. Amy drove me around, helped me find a house, car, insurances and anything else I needed to make my transition as smooth as possible. I respect Amy, have much admiration for her. I plan to use Amy for my next adventure. I can't thank Amy enough.”
Century 21 Affiliated
“Great gal to work with”
Century 21 Signature Realty
“Dennis and Michelle were very receptive and available for after hours conference calls and texts.”
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
“We watched Kathy sell two homes on our same street, as we had planned to sell our home the following spring. We were impressed by the marketing, attention to detail of the homes during the selling process and overall execution of the sale. Fast forward to the original meeting with Kathy in May of 2026 and that sealed the deal. She is effecient in all aspects of the details, there was essentially no worries. she and her outstanding team walk you through the process in a very easy to navigate process.”
eXp Realty
“Kelly, Thank you so much for all of your help! You made purchasing my first home very easy. I really appreciate how well you explained each step and process I always knew what to expect. Your knowledge on what I needed to look for in homes to fit my FHA loan was so helpful!! Thank so much I really enjoyed working with you”
Century 21 Affiliated
“Process was smooth and easy, everything went well would definitely would recommend.”
EXP Realty
“Barketa is an excellent realtor! She is knowledgeable regarding the marketing and pricing of homes in our area, is trustworthy and willing to work with us while listening to our needs, and is a lot of fun to be around. Barketa navigated us through negotiations well and always explained each choice including pros and possible cons. We would definitely recommend Barketa to family and friends and really enjoyed going through this process with her! Thank you Barketa!!🩷 You ROCK!!”
Century 21 Circle
“He's the best agent that I ever dealt with”
Jason Mitchell Group
“Natasha's patience, commitment, communication, and drive, to make sure I found a home I would love and feel safe is the biggest attributes. I worked with Natasha to find a house for over a year. during this time, I never once felt like a burden or felt like she was giving up on me at all, she yet made me feel like I still was one of her most important clients and that I was still being prioritized. I am extremely grateful for all of Natasha's hard work and I would recommend her to everyone who is looking to buy a house.”
Bellabay Realty Tri-Counties
“Wonderful human, great to work with!!!”
Keller Williams KW Showcase Realty
“Loved working with Don. He was considerate, knowledgeable of the area and helped me find the perfect home!”
Cornerstone Real Estate
“Tiffanie was very professional, and exceeded my expectations with the quality of work she provided. I would highly recommend.”
EXP Realty
“My experience working with Jeff on the purchase on my new home was nothing less than stellar. Throughout the entire process, Jeff was professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. He was not only quick to respond when I had questions, he was proactive, constantly keeping me updated and informed. The guidance and assistance he provided was both valuable and appreciated, and made for a truly seamless experience from starting my home search through closing. I highly recommend Jeff and Epique Realty if you're in the market to purchase or sell a home.”
Epique Realty
“Mark is very straightforward. He knows the ropes and gets right to business. Always very responsive and honest.”
Hearthstone Realty Group
“You led me to Sam Masteller and HE is an angel!”
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
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