Weekly Housing Market Report – Bay City – Week 14 March 30, 2026 – April 5, 2026
Market Appreciation or Depreciation
The median closed price was $197,990, from $265,750 last week (↓ 25.5%).
Number of Closed Sales
4 homes closed this week, from 6 last week (↓ 33.3%).
Median Days on Market (DOM)
The median DOM was 30.5 days, from 71.0 days last week (↓ 57.0%).
List Price Trends
The median list price was $255,000, from $258,550 last week (↓ 1.4%).
Number of Listings (Total Inventory)
There were 159 total listings this week, from 156 last week (↑ 1.9%).
Months of Inventory
Based on the current sales pace, Bay City has 9.2 months of housing inventory, from 6.0 months last week (↑ 53.3%).
Listing Breakdown
Active (A): 131 listings (→ 0.0%)
Option Pending (OP): 3 listings (↓ 40.0%)
Pending Continue to Show (PSHO): 2 listings (↑ new)
Pending (P): 23 listings (↑ 15.0%)
Seller Concessions Over $1
Percentage of sales with concessions: 75.0% (↓ 10.0%)
Minimum Concession: $8,100 (no change reported)
Maximum Concession: $15,690 (no change reported)
Median Concession: $8,274 (↓ 8.1%)
Legal Disclaimer
This information is provided for general market context only and should not be considered financial, legal, or real estate advice. Data is derived from closed sales reported in the MLS and may be revised as late or corrected entries are posted.
Bay City – Week 14 Market Insight
Bay City’s market this week reflects a shift in underlying conditions despite what may appear to be mixed headline metrics. While median days on market declined sharply, this change is likely the result of a smaller number of closed transactions rather than a meaningful increase in market speed.
The broader trend tells a clearer story. Closed sales decreased while total inventory continued to rise, driving a significant increase in months of inventory. This indicates a slowdown in absorption and a move toward a more balanced, and potentially buyer-favored, market.
Seller concessions remain elevated, reinforcing that sellers are continuing to adjust pricing and terms to attract buyers. Overall, the data suggests reduced buyer urgency and increasing negotiation leverage on the buyer side.