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Monthly Market Stats: October 2026

Verified real estate statistics for Grand Blanc, Fenton, Linden, Davison, and the surrounding Genesee and Livingston County areas of Michigan, as of early October 2026. Every figure below is attributed to its source with an as-of date, and nothing is estimated or invented.

Last updated October 5, 2026 Prepared by Rob Moen, Principal Broker
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30-year fixed: 7.28%

The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.28% for the week ending October 1, 2026, per Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. That is up from 7.03% the prior week (September 24) and the highest reading since November 2023. Rates vary by lender, loan program, credit profile and lock date; consult a licensed lender for a personal quote.

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Regional Overview

How the wider market is tracking.

County and statewide figures put the local numbers in context. Genesee County remains the value market of the two counties, while Livingston County carries the region's premium price point.

Market Median Sale Price Year over Year Notes As of / Source
Michigan (statewide) $295,000 +4.9% Median sale price per Houzeo for August 2026; Redfin's May 2026 reading was $293,956, up 5.4% year over year, with roughly 39,300 homes for sale, up 8.4% year over year. Houzeo, August 2026; Redfin, May 2026
Metro Detroit $337,500 +1.5% Homes took 26 days to go under contract versus 24 a year earlier; sales fell to 4,282 in August from 4,578 in July, down 6.5% month over month, while inventory kept growing. Realcomp/RE/MAX via The Detroit News, August 2026
Genesee County $196,000 +12.0% 292 closed sales in the reporting month, down 7.6% from a year earlier. This is the most recent county-level sales report available. Realtor.com data via Detroit Free Press, February 2026
Livingston County $423,804 +3.9% Median price per square foot near $213 over the three months ending April 2026. Livingston remains the higher-priced county of the two. Redfin, June 2026

Sources: Houzeo (August 2026), Redfin (May and June 2026), Realcomp/RE/MAX via The Detroit News (August 2026, published September 29, 2026), and Realtor.com data via the Detroit Free Press (February 2026, the most recent Genesee County sales report available). Figures are indicative market data, not appraisals.

Community Snapshots

Grand Blanc, Fenton, Linden, Davison & Columbiaville.

The most recent verified figures for each community, with the source and reporting period noted on every line. Where sources disagree, both figures are shown rather than a single invented number.

Grand Blanc

48439
Median List Price

$324,900

Movoto, September 2026 snapshot

Median Sale Price

~$301,000

Redfin, most recent month reported

Median Price per Sq Ft

~$150

Movoto, September 2026 snapshot

Median Days on Market

47

Movoto, September 2026 snapshot

Active Listings

~331

Movoto, September 2026 snapshot

Year-over-Year

+8% (list price)

Movoto; Redfin shows +24.9% on median sale price

RealtyTrac's ZIP-level median sold price for 48439 was $295,300 in July 2026, down 11.9% year over year. Sources differ in geography and reporting period, so figures are directional, not exact.

Fenton

48430
Median List Price

$397,125

Movoto, May 2026

Median Sale Price

$406,000

Redfin 48430, September 2026

Median Price per Sq Ft

~$199 to $204

Movoto; Redfin ZIP-level

Median Days on Market

19

Redfin 48430, 3 months ending June 2026 (up from 13)

Active Listings

~175 to 250

Redfin; Movoto

Year-over-Year

+2.9% (home value)

Zillow 48430, updated August 31, 2026

Redfin's ZIP-level median sale price was $365,000 over the three months ending June 2026, up 5.2% year over year, with a median price per square foot of $204, down 2.9%. Zillow reports homes in 48430 going to pending in about 9 days.

Linden

48451
Median Sale Price

$390,000

Redfin 48451, 3 months ending May 2026

Median Sale Price (city)

$320,000

Redfin city-level, +2.8% year over year

Median Price per Sq Ft

$213

Redfin 48451, +15.4% year over year

Median Days on Market

25

Redfin 48451, up from 18 a year earlier

Active Listings

111

Redfin 48451

Year-over-Year

+8.3% (ZIP median sale)

Redfin 48451

Linden's supply is thin relative to demand, so headline figures can move with a single closing. The 48451 ZIP includes lake-country homes that pull the ZIP-level median above the village figure.

Davison

48423
Median List Price

$291,000

Movoto 48423

Median Sale Price

~$280,000

Redfin 48423 market trends (snapshots range $265,000 to $284,000)

Median Price per Sq Ft

~$150 to $181

Movoto; RealtyTrac

Median Days on Market

~23

Redfin 48423; Movoto shows ~68

Active Listings

~166

Movoto 48423

Market Balance

Buyer's market

Redfin 48423, sale-to-list near 99.3% to 99.6%

RealtyTrac estimates a median sales price of $257,003 for 48423 with roughly 626 listings, a count that includes land and lots. Davison's affordability keeps it one of the most active entry markets in Genesee County.

Columbiaville

48421
Average Home Value

$262,642

Zillow 48421, June 30, 2026

Median List Price

~$260,000

Movoto, July 2026

Median Sale Price

~$270,845

RealtyTrac 48421

Year-over-Year

+6.6% (home value)

Zillow 48421

Inventory

Small and variable

Headline stats swing with each closing

Positioning

Value entry point

Largest yards per dollar in the region

Columbiaville sits in Lapeer County and remains one of the most affordable entries into the region. Lapeer County's median sale price is about $285,000 per Redfin, with Zillow's Michigan average home value at $269,972, up 4.2% year over year.

Sources: Movoto (September 2026 snapshot and most recent market trends), Redfin (most recent reported periods), Zillow (most recent updates), RealtyTrac (most recent ZIP-level estimates), and Houzeo (August 2026). ZIP-level, city-level and county-level figures can differ because each source covers a different geography and reporting period.

Month over Month & Year over Year

What the trends say right now.

Prices are up about 5% year over year across Michigan but flattening month over month. Metro Detroit's median sale price rose 1.5% year over year in August while easing slightly from July.

Inventory keeps growing. Michigan homes for sale were up 8.4% year over year in May per Redfin, and Metro Detroit's inventory uptick continued through August per Realcomp.

Days on market are drifting longer. Metro Detroit homes took 26 days to go under contract in August versus 24 a year earlier, and ZIP-level figures for Fenton and Linden also show slower paces than a year ago.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.28% for the week ending October 1, 2026 per Freddie Mac, up from 7.03% the prior week and the highest reading since November 2023.

About These Figures

How to read this page.

Every statistic on this page was verified against a named public source during the October 2026 update, and each figure carries that source and its reporting period. Public market data providers publish on different schedules: some report a monthly snapshot, others a rolling three-month average, and ZIP-level figures can differ from city-level figures for the same community.

These figures are indicative market data, not appraisals and not a guarantee of value. A home's actual value depends on its condition, location, and the terms of a specific transaction. For a current, personalized analysis of your property or search, contact The Moen Group.

The Moen Group is committed to fair housing. Market statistics on this page describe homes, neighborhoods and market conditions only, never buyers, and no school rankings or test scores are used as selling points. We do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, or any other protected class.

Equal Housing Opportunity

The Moen Group, Inc. supports the Fair Housing Act and Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Rob Moen is a REALTOR member of the East Central Association of Realtors and a past president of the association.

Updated Monthly

This page is refreshed each month with newly verified figures. The October 2026 edition was compiled on October 5, 2026. Check the blog for the full market update posts behind these numbers.

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