49878, MI Housing Market
The 49878 housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in 49878 was $275K over the last 3 months, up 24.9% since the same period last year. The median sale price per square foot in 49878 is $141, down 29.1% since last year.
49878 Housing Market Trends
Over the three months ending August 2026, 49878 home prices were up 24.9% compared to the same period last year, selling for a median price of $275K. On average, homes in 49878 sell after 68 days on the market compared to 26 days last year. There were 22 homes sold in August this year, up from 17 last year.

How much is your home worth? Track your home’s value and compare it to nearby sales.
How hot is the 49878 housing market?
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 6 months
- Some homes get multiple offers.
- The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 57 days.
- Hot homescan sell for around list price and go pending in around 29 days.
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
- Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
- The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 43 days.
- Hot homescan sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 31 days.
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
- Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
- The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 31 days.
- Hot homescan sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 8 days.
View houses in 49878 that sold recently
Recently sold homes
- $250,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,624 sq ft7660 Perkins 30.5 Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878(906) 233-7455List Price$240,000Sale to List4% over listDays on Market37 days7660 Perkins 30.5 Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878
- $45,500 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ftTBD West Round Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878List Price$51,500Sale to List12% under listDays on Market265 daysTBD West Round Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878
- $549,900 Last Sold Price2 beds1.5 baths1,116 sq ft4935 Co. 511 Y.5 Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878(906) 786-5972List Price$549,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market755 days4935 Co. 511 Y.5 Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878
- $265,000 Last Sold Price1 bed1 bath1,012 sq ft10844 Finn 18.5 Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878(906) 786-8747List Price$275,000Sale to List4% under listDays on Market67 days10844 Finn 18.5 Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878
- $152,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ftTBD- 70 Acres W .5 Rd, Ensign Township, MI 49878(906) 225-5263List Price$169,000Sale to List10% under listDays on Market57 daysTBD- 70 Acres W .5 Rd, Ensign Township, MI 49878
- $90,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft7618 CR 511 (Y.5) Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878(906) 225-5263List Price$89,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market43 days7618 CR 511 (Y.5) Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878
- $152,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ftTBD- 70 Acres W .5 Rd, Ensign Township, MI 49878List Price$169,000Sale to List10% under listDays on Market57 daysTBD- 70 Acres W .5 Rd, Ensign Township, MI 49878
- $535,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths3,860 sq ft6223 CR 513 T Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878(906) 233-7455List Price$595,000Sale to List10% under listDays on Market610 days6223 CR 513 T Rd, Rapid River, MI 49878
See all recently sold homes in 49878.
See listings
Schools in 49878
- Elementary
- Middle
- High
GreatSchools Rating
7/10 Escanaba Middle School Public • 3-5 | 430 Students | 2 reviews |
6/10 James T. Jones Elementary School Public • 3-5 | 333 Students | N/A |
6/10 Tri-Township School Public • K-12 | 242 Students | 3 reviews |
NR Learning Center Public • PreK-12 | 89 Students | N/A |
NR Cameron Elementary School Public • K-2 | 328 Students | N/A |
Climate's impact on 49878 housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in 49878.
Flood Factor - Minor
Flood Factor

Fire Factor - Moderate
Fire Factor

Wind Factor - Minimal
Wind Factor

Heat Factor - Minimal
Heat Factor

More real estate resources for 49878
New Listings in 49878
Nearby Zip Code Housing Markets
County Housing Markets
City Housing Markets
Nearby Zip Code Listings
City Listings
Find us
Subsidiaries
Affiliated Business
Copyright: © 2026 Redfin. All rights reserved.
Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.
Do not sell or share my personal information.
REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.
California DRE #01521930
Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures
New Mexico Real Estate Licenses
TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice
All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.
Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.
If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.
REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.









United States
Canada