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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 Sale 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 a highly competitive market as of early 2026, with a median sale price of $599,900 running well above the median list price of $469,990, signaling strong buyer demand pushing offers beyond asking. Homes are moving at a median of just 20 days across 233 active listings, reflecting a fast-paced seller's market. At $233.96 per square foot, South Lyon continues to command premium pricing as a sought-after suburban destination.

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30-Year Fixed Rate
6.4%

Market Activity

Active Inventory233
Price per Sq Ft$234

By Bedroom

BedsSale 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

Sellers in South Lyon are in a strong position, with the median sale price of $599,900 significantly exceeding the median list price of $469,990, suggesting buyers are regularly pushing offers well beyond asking price. With homes selling in a median of just 20 days, well-priced properties are attracting serious buyer interest quickly.

๐Ÿ”‘Buyers

Buyers entering the South Lyon market should be prepared to move decisively, as the 20-day median days on market signals a competitive and fast-moving environment. The gap between the median list price of $469,990 and the median sale price of $599,900 indicates that offers well above list price have become a common outcome in this zip code.

๐Ÿ“ˆInvestors

With a median rent of $1,900 and a median sale price of $599,900, investors should carefully model cash flow expectations since gross yields will be modest at this price point. The rental inventory of just 26 units is extremely tight, which supports strong rental demand and gives landlords meaningful pricing leverage across bedroom types ranging from $1,039 for 1-bedrooms up to $3,700 for 4-bedrooms.

๐ŸฆRates

The current 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 6.37% means buyers financing a home at the median sale price of $599,900 will face a substantial monthly payment, making affordability a key consideration in purchase decisions. The 15-year fixed rate of 5.72% offers meaningful interest savings over the life of the loan and may appeal to move-up buyers or those prioritizing faster equity growth in this market.

Schools in South Lyon, MI
High ยท South Lyon Community Schools
South Lyon High School
โ˜… 5.0 / 5
High ยท South Lyon Community Schools
South Lyon East High School
โ˜… 5.0 / 5
Middle ยท South Lyon Community Schools
Millennium Middle School
โ˜… 5.0 / 5
Elementary ยท South Lyon Community Schools
William A Pearson Elementary
โ˜… 5.0 / 5
Middle ยท South 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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