Grand Rapids Weekly Market Report – November 1, 2026
Buyers need to judge each home on its own price and condition; sellers need to price against the choices buyers can see. The report records completed sales and homes under contract, but it doesn’t tell us how any individual deal was negotiated.
Grand Rapids Market Snapshot
- Active Listings: 397
- Pending / Under Contract: 32
- Homes Sold: 18
- Average List Price: $330,319
- Average Sold Price: $312,050
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 1.01
- Average List Price Per SqFt: $235.99
- Average Sold Price Per SqFt: $254.65
- Average Days on Market: 9
- Cumulative Days on Market: 9
- Highest Sale: $610,000
- Lowest Sale: $57,500
Weekly Commentary
Active, pending and sold homes are separate groups: one shows what’s available, one what’s under contract, and one what has closed. The reported sale-to-list ratio of 1.01 puts closed sale prices around their list prices on average; it doesn’t tell us how many offers a home received or how any individual deal was negotiated.
The days-on-market figures describe the sold homes, not every listing currently for sale. Sellers can use early showing feedback and nearby competing listings to check whether price and presentation are working. Buyers should compare a home’s condition and asking price with relevant alternatives rather than assume every listing moves at the same pace.
What This Means for Buyers
Compare price and condition before deciding what a home is worth to you. Be ready to act when a home fits your needs and budget, but don’t chase a price that doesn’t make sense for the house. This snapshot doesn’t show that every listing is selling at asking price or that you need to skip your usual due diligence.
What This Means for Sellers
Set your initial price against comparable homes buyers can see, and make sure the presentation supports that price. Pay attention to what people say after the first showings; specific feedback about condition or price is more useful than guessing. If the response points to a mismatch, review the competing listings before deciding on a change.
Jason’s Take
When we’re looking at a house, I want the price and condition to make sense together. If it checks your boxes, we’ll review the comparable sales and decide what offer fits—without chasing just because of one market-wide ratio.
For sellers, I’d rather set the price carefully at the start than use the first couple of weeks to test a number. Keep an eye on competing listings, how your home presents, and what the first showings tell us; use that feedback to make a specific decision.
Questions About Buying or Selling in Grand Rapids?
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Homes for Sale in Grand Rapids
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Industry Recognition
Jason is recognized by platforms and industry organizations including
Zillow,
Grand Rapids Magazine Real Estate All-Stars,
and
Real Producers
for his work serving West Michigan buyers and sellers.
Jason also supports One More Moment, a nonprofit that grants wishes to adults with cancer, by donating $100 from every successful closing.
Professional Disclosure
Jason Pohlonski
Michigan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Verify Michigan License #6501386166
Brokerage:
Keller Williams Grand Rapids East
Brokerage Office: 1555 Arboretum Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Call or text:
616-916-9770
Schedule a 30-minute consultation
Email:
jpohlonski@kw.com
This Grand Rapids weekly market report reflects available real estate data at the time of publication. Market statistics can change as listings are updated, corrected, closed, withdrawn, or reported after publication.
This market report is for general informational purposes only and is not legal, tax, financial, insurance, engineering, inspection, or appraisal advice. Individual real estate outcomes vary. Buyers and sellers should consult qualified professionals when appropriate.
