The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49436 sells for about $332,874, or $235 per square foot.
Homes take about 77 days to sell, which is slow.
ZIP 49436 — Mears
The housing market in 49436 is characterized by a high vacancy rate, largely due to the seasonal nature of the Silver Lake resort area. Home values have seen steady appreciation over the last decade, driven by demand for recreational and vacation properties. Current inventory is limited, and the market remains stable with few price cuts reported.
This ZIP is primarily suited for vacation-home buyers, outdoor enthusiasts, and retirees attracted to the Silver Lake recreational area and seasonal tourism.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 77 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — 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 9.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 49436, Oceana County MI
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs.
The area is anchored by Silver Lake State Park and its famous sand dunes, offering extensive outdoor recreation including off-roading, boating, and hiking.
The local economy is heavily driven by seasonal tourism, agriculture, and recreational services centered around the Silver Lake dunes.
Data retrieved from Census DP04 and DP05 tables.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Features massive sand dunes and access to Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Historic lighthouse located on the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.