The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49285 sells for about $315,000, or $177 per square foot.
Prices are up +28% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $858 a month.
ZIP 49285 — Stockbridge
The 49285 housing market is experiencing steady growth, with a median price of $315,000 and a year-over-year increase of 28%. Low inventory and consistent demand from commuters are driving market activity, keeping days on market relatively low at 32 days.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters who prioritize a rural, small-town atmosphere while maintaining access to the Lansing and Ann Arbor job markets.
Median prices moved up 28.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 6.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 49285, Michigan
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Stockbridge area are generally lower than the Michigan state average, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural-suburban setting.
The area is served by Stockbridge Community Schools, which maintains a moderate rating and focuses on small-town educational engagement.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with low to moderate flood risk in non-riparian zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Lansing and Ann Arbor employment corridors, with local growth focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are levied based on the taxable value determined by the local assessor, subject to Michigan's Proposal A limitations on annual increases; special assessments may apply for local infrastructure.
Residents typically commute by car to Lansing or Ann Arbor, with average drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes via M-52 and I-96.
The area features access to the Waterloo State Recreation Area, local parks, and small-town shopping districts, providing ample outdoor and community-based amenities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and limited inventory, with demand driven by commuters seeking a rural lifestyle near major employment hubs.
The local economy is supported by a mix of agriculture, small manufacturing, and service-sector jobs, with many residents employed in the nearby Lansing and Ann Arbor metro areas.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with M-52 serving as the main arterial road connecting the area to regional highway networks.
Development is focused on low-density residential growth and maintaining the rural character of the township.
The Ingham County Equalization Department oversees assessment practices, ensuring compliance with state-mandated valuation standards.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide millages for public services and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Michigan is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court proceedings for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 49285.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Castaway Play Cafe4.115.6 mi
- epIQ escapes & Game Store4.918.4 mi
- Timber Trace Golf Club4.610.8 mi
- Hell Saloon4.511.4 mi
- Purple Rose Theatre Company4.913.9 mi
- Block Brewing Company4.216.6 mi
- Fowlerville Family Fair4.514.9 mi
- Pinckney Recreation Area4.712.9 mi
- Waterloo State Recreation Area4.69 mi
- DTE Energy Foundation Trail4.99 mi
- Silver Lake Recreation4.812.9 mi
- Go to Hell, MI4.711.4 mi
- Michigan Whitetail Hall of Fame Museum4.611.8 mi
- Gerald E Eddy Discovery Center4.811.5 mi
- Howell Opera House4.617.2 mi
- Waterloo Farm Museum4.86 mi
- Lost Railway Museum4.814.7 mi
- Pinckney Recreation Area4.712.9 mi
- Waterloo State Recreation Area4.69 mi
- DTE Energy Foundation Trail4.99 mi
- Portage Lake Campground4.59.4 mi
- Silver Lake Recreation4.812.9 mi
- Wonderland Marine West4.215.5 mi
- Timber Trace Golf Club4.610.8 mi
- Hankerd Hills Golf Course4.18.4 mi
- Dollar General4.18.2 mi
- Capital Region International Airport4.329.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering hiking, fishing, and camping.
Historic district with local businesses and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.