Gaines, MI Housing Market

The Gaines housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Gaines was $178K last month, up 72.8% since last year.

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Migration
Schools
Climate

Gaines Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Gaines today?

In March 2024, Gaines home prices were up 72.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $178K.

$307K

Sale Price

$140

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

Over List Price

3.1%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

To compare other locations to the Gaines and U.S. housing market, enter a city, neighborhood, state, or zip code into the search bar. Gaines's median sale price is 28% lower than the national average. Overall cost of living in Gaines is 9% lower than the national average. Learn which home features in Gaines add value to a home.

How hot is the Gaines housing market?

Gaines is very competitive. Homes sell in 22 days.

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 22 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 6% above list price and go pending in around 7 days.

Compare With Nearby Cities

Flint

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 7% below list price and go pending in around 48 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 19 days.

Howell

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 44 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 23 days.

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Gaines Migration & Relocation Trends

In Dec '24 - Feb '25, 25% of Gaines homebuyers searched to move out of Gaines, while 75% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to Gaines from?

Across the nation, 0.78% of homebuyers searched to move into Gaines from outside metros.
Los Angeles homebuyers searched to move into Gaines more than any other metro followed by New York and Washington.

Where are people from Gaines moving to?

75% of Gaines homebuyers searched to stay within the Gaines metropolitan area.
Cape Coral was the most popular destination among Gaines homebuyers followed by Grand Rapids and Saginaw.

Number of People Moving to Gaines

least

most

People are moving to Gaines from

Inbound		Net inflow
Metros		Dec '24 - Feb '25
1	Los Angeles, CA	410
2	New York, NY	403
3	Washington, DC	393
4	Chicago, IL	389
5	Seattle, WA	189
6	San Francisco, CA	151
7	San Diego, CA	96
8	Las Vegas, NV	87
9	Denver, CO	81
10	Philadelphia, PA	79

People are leaving Gaines for

Outbound		Net outflow
Metros		Dec '24 - Feb '25
1	Cape Coral, FL	165
2	Grand Rapids, MI	159
3	Saginaw, MI	155
4	Orlando, FL	144
5	Traverse City, MI	139
6	Sarasota, FL	132
7	Kalamazoo, MI	103
8	South Bend, IN	98
9	Birmingham, AL	96
10	Miami, FL	93

Methodology

This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.

View houses in Gaines that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD FEB 20, 2025
$320,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,768 sq ft
12518 SEYMOUR Rd, Gaines, MI 48436 9771
(810) 629-5800
List Price
$319,999
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
31 days
12518 SEYMOUR Rd, Gaines, MI 48436 9771
SOLD JAN 23, 2025
$245,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
1,695 sq ft
9073 GRAND BLANC Rd, Gaines, MI 48436 9713
(888) 501-7085
List Price
$249,000
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
26 days
9073 GRAND BLANC Rd, Gaines, MI 48436 9713
SOLD JAN 21, 2025
$430,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
3 baths
2,042 sq ft
10169 Van Vleet Rd, Gaines Twp, MI 48436
List Price
$399,900
Sale to List
8% over list
Days on Market
25 days
10169 Van Vleet Rd, Gaines Twp, MI 48436
SOLD JAN 17, 2025
$322,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,040 sq ft
11115 Ray Rd, Argentine Twp, MI 48436
List Price
$319,000
Sale to List
1% over list
Days on Market
51 days
11115 Ray Rd, Argentine Twp, MI 48436
SOLD JAN 17, 2025
$31,000
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—baths
—sq ft
8425 Lahring Rd, Gaines, MI 48436
List Price
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
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8425 Lahring Rd, Gaines, MI 48436
SOLD DEC 31, 2024
$250,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,650 sq ft
11637 MILLER Rd, Gaines, MI 48436 8803
(810) 750-4663
List Price
$250,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
22 days
11637 MILLER Rd, Gaines, MI 48436 8803
SOLD DEC 20, 2024
$575,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,336 sq ft
10379 SHERIDAN Rd, Gaines, MI 48436 8922
(810) 629-5800
List Price
$574,900
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
224 days
10379 SHERIDAN Rd, Gaines, MI 48436 8922
SOLD DEC 20, 2024
$8,000
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
Duffield Rd, Gaines, MI 48436
List Price
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
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Duffield Rd, Gaines, MI 48436
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Schools in Gaines

Learn about schools in the Gaines area

Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

6/10

Gaines Elementary School

Public • K-5

123

Students

7 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Gaines housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Gaines.

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Minor

99% of properties are at minor risk of heat over the next 30 years

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