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South Lyon, MI Real Estate Market

4-week rolling average ยท Data through March 4, 2026 ยท ZIP 48178

$600K
Median Asking Price
$470K
Median List Price
20
Days on Market
Median Rent
$2K/mo
Median rental listing price
Rental Inventory
26
Active rental listings
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Key Market Insight

South Lyon, MI (48178) is showing strong market activity as of March 2026, with a competition score of 82 out of 100 and a market temperature rated hot. The median asking price for single-family homes sits at $599,900, with homes spending a median of just 20 days on market. Active inventory stands at 233 listings, reflecting a market where demand is keeping pace with available supply.

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30-Year Fixed Rate
6.4%

Market Activity

Active Inventory233
Price per Sq Ft$234

By Bedroom

BedsAsking PriceRent
1BR$110K$1K/mo
2BR$180K$1K/mo
3BR$375K$2K/mo
4BR$600K$4K/mo
5BR$723K$4K/mo
6BR$2.30Mโ€”
Market Temperature
Buyer's MarketBalancedSeller's Market
๐Ÿ”ฅ Hot โ€” Strong Seller's Market

What This Means For You

๐Ÿ Sellers

With a competition score of 82 and a median days on market of only 20, conditions in South Lyon are favorable for sellers listing their homes. Pricing strategically near the median asking price of $599,900 and the median price per square foot of $233.96 can help attract serious buyers quickly.

๐Ÿ”‘Buyers

Buyers entering the South Lyon market should be prepared to move decisively, as the median days on market is just 20 days and the market is rated hot. With a median asking price of $599,900 for single-family homes, having financing pre-arranged and a clear budget aligned to your bedroom needs will be essential, since 4-bedroom homes are listed at $599,900 and 3-bedroom homes at $375,000.

๐Ÿ“ˆInvestors

South Lyon offers 26 rental listings with a median rent of $1,900, and rent for 3-bedroom units averages $2,395 per month against a median asking price of $375,000 for 3-bedroom homes. Investors should carefully model cash flow using current 30-year mortgage rates of 6.37% to assess whether rental income can support acquisition costs in this market.

๐ŸฆRates

The current 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 6.37% and the 15-year fixed rate at 5.72%, both of which meaningfully affect monthly payment calculations on a median asking price of $599,900. Buyers who can qualify for a 15-year term or make a larger down payment may find the 5.72% rate offers notable long-term interest savings.

Schools in South Lyon, MI
HighSouth Lyon Community Schools
South Lyon High School
โ˜… 5.0 / 5
HighSouth Lyon Community Schools
South Lyon East High School
โ˜… 5.0 / 5
MiddleSouth Lyon Community Schools
Millennium Middle School
โ˜… 5.0 / 5
ElementarySouth Lyon Community Schools
William A Pearson Elementary
โ˜… 5.0 / 5
MiddleSouth Lyon Community Schools
Centennial Middle School
โ˜… 4.0 / 5

Data from SchoolDigger ยท Updated May 2026

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Data sources: Rentcast ยท Zillow ยท Federal Reserve (FRED)

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