Market Intelligence Report — MI-300

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MI-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$260K
+4.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.29
-8.8% YoY

Active Inventory

187
+37.5% YoY

Median DOM

59 Days
+13.5% YoY

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The Sault Ste. Marie market is exhibiting cooling conditions, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.29, indicating demand is significantly lagging supply. Active listings have expanded substantially by 37.5% year-over-year, contributing to a less competitive environment.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Sault Ste. Marie market right now.

Inventory growth remains a dominant trend, with active listings increasing by 37.5% over the past year and new listings up 15.4% year-over-year. This expansion in supply is paired with a decelerating demand absorption, as evidenced by an 8.8% year-over-year decline in the pending ratio to 0.29. While the median listing price shows a 4.5% year-over-year increase, its month-over-month decline of 5.5% suggests some price adjustments are occurring as properties spend longer on market, with median days on market up 13.5% annually.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$260K-5.5% MoM

Active Inventory

187+37.5% YoY

Days on Market

59+13.5% YoY

Sold Score™

30-8.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

30
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The expansion in available inventory and the reduced demand absorption rate suggest a shift toward increased negotiating room for prospective purchasers. The extended market time for listings and the growing share of price reductions imply that price discipline from sellers will be increasingly critical to facilitate transactions. The current environment favors deliberate engagement.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 2.3% year-over-year, while the median price has risen by 4.5%, widening the average-to-median spread. This divergence, alongside a modest 0.8% year-over-year increase in median price per square foot, signals some softening in the higher price tiers relative to the middle price tiers of the market.

Supply Dynamics

187 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 60 per month.

Pricing Pressure
20.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.29

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
29%
Median Days on Market
59 days
Inventory YoY
+38%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
CBSA Code
42300
State
MI
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Sault Ste. Marie?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Sault Ste. Marie metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.29 with median days on market at 59.

  • Are home prices dropping in Sault Ste. Marie?+

    Median listing price is $260K, +4.5% year over year. 20.9% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Sault Ste. Marie?+

    The typical listing sits 59 days on market, a +13.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 60 per month.

  • What's happening in the Sault Ste. Marie luxury market?+

    The average listing price has declined by 2.3% year-over-year, while the median price has risen by 4.5%, widening the average-to-median spread. This divergence, alongside a modest 0.8% year-over-year increase in median price per square foot, signals some softening in the higher price tiers relative to the middle price tiers of the market.

  • Where can I find a trusted Sault Ste. Marie real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Sault Ste. Marie agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 42300 · 36mo history