Key Takeaways
- Sale prices rose from a year ago: Redfin's median sale price in Flint was $65,969 for the three months ending September 2026, up 4.8% (Redfin, September 2026).
- Zillow's value index is roughly flat: the typical Flint value was $64,412 in September 2026, down 0.4% from a year earlier (Zillow ZHVI, September 2026). It measures something different, so the two are shown separately.
- Time on market is steady: sold houses spent a median 36 days on the market, one day less than a year earlier, and 248 sold in the three months (Redfin, September 2026).
- Not a clear buyer's market: Flint had 4.7 months of supply, and sellers received about 95.3% of list price on average (Redfin Data Center, September 2026).
- ZIP codes vary: Zillow values for city ZIPs ran from about $29,000 in 48505 to about $109,000 in 48507 in September 2026. Burton, Flint Township, and Grand Blanc are separate and shown on their own rows.
The Flint housing market 2026 numbers point to a steady city market. In Flint, Michigan, the median sale price is up from a year ago, the number of sales is about the same, and houses that sell spend a little over a month on the market. Nothing in the data shows a sharp break in either direction.
This guide lays out the newest Redfin and Zillow figures, each kept separate and labeled with its month. It then walks through the math for a seller weighing a listing against a simpler sale.
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In fall 2026, Flint sale prices are up from a year earlier, sales volume is about flat, and time on market is steady. Each source below measures a different thing, so each figure sits on its own row with its source and month.
| Source and month | What it measures | Figure | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfin, three months ending September 2026 | Median sale price, City of Flint | $65,969 | Up 4.8% |
| Redfin, three months ending September 2026 | Houses sold | 248 | Down 0.9% (from 250) |
| Redfin, three months ending September 2026 | Median days on market | 36 days | Down 1 day (from 37) |
| Redfin, three months ending September 2026 | Average sale-to-list price | 95.3% | Up 0.6 points |
| Redfin Data Center, three months ending September 2026 | Months of supply | 4.7 | 4.3 in the window ending August 2026 |
| Redfin Data Center, three months ending September 2026 | Active listings | 651 | Down 3.5% |
| Zillow ZHVI, September 2026 | Typical value, City of Flint (middle third of values) | $64,412 | Down 0.4% (from $64,693) |
Every row covers the City of Flint only. The Redfin figures come from the Redfin Flint housing market page and the Redfin Data Center. The Zillow figure comes from the city file on Zillow Research.
Are Flint, MI Home Prices Going Up in 2026?
Flint, MI home prices in 2026 are up on Redfin's sales measure and roughly flat on Zillow's value measure. Redfin's median sale price rose 4.8% from a year earlier, while Zillow's typical value slipped 0.4%.
Redfin reports that the median Flint house sold for $65,969 in the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin, September 2026). A year earlier, the same measure was $62,950 (Redfin Data Center, September 2026). Zillow put the typical Flint value at $64,412 in September 2026, compared with $64,693 in September 2025 (Zillow ZHVI, September 2026).
The three-month median swings with the seasons
Redfin's rolling median moved a lot inside one year. It sat at $50,000 for the three-month windows ending March, April, and May 2026 (Redfin Data Center, September 2026). It then climbed to $67,000 for the window ending August. A smaller winter sample with a different mix of houses can pull the median down, then summer sales pull it back up.
These figures describe what already happened in the city. They do not say what one house on one street will bring.
Why Do Redfin and Zillow Show Different Flint Numbers?
Redfin and Zillow show different Flint numbers because they measure different things: closed sales versus estimated values.
- Redfin median sale price: the middle price of Flint houses that closed over a rolling three months. It moves with whatever mix of houses happened to sell.
- Zillow ZHVI: a smoothed estimate of the typical value of all Flint houses, sold or not. It covers the middle third of the value range and changes slowly.
The two can even point in different directions, as they do this fall. Redfin's sales median is up, and Zillow's index is down a fraction of a percent. Neither is wrong, and this guide never averages them into one figure.
Flint Values by ZIP Code
Zillow's September 2026 values for Flint city ZIP codes ran from about $29,000 in 48505 to about $109,000 in 48507. Three of the five city ZIPs were up from a year earlier, while 48504 and 48505 were down.
| ZIP code | Area | Zillow ZHVI, September 2026 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48503 | City of Flint | $67,735 | Up 2.4% |
| 48504 | City of Flint (Zillow labels this ZIP Mt Morris) | $46,173 | Down 1.9% |
| 48505 | City of Flint | $29,189 | Down 7.3% |
| 48506 | City of Flint | $85,252 | Up 2.7% |
| 48507 | City of Flint (also covers part of Grand Blanc Township) | $109,219 | Up 2.6% |
| Nearby, outside the City of Flint (separate communities) | |||
| 48532 | Flint Township (not the city) | $169,647 | Up 4.1% |
| 48529 | Burton | $91,333 | Up 0.3% |
| 48509 | Burton | $183,685 | Up 2.5% |
| 48439 | Grand Blanc | $295,042 | Up 3.6% |
Source: Zillow ZHVI ZIP file, September 2026, compared with September 2025. Downtown 48502 has no Zillow row. These are ZIP figures only, and ZIP lines do not follow neighborhood or city lines, so confirm your ZIP by address.
Burton, Flint Township, and Grand Blanc are separate communities, shown for context only. A Flint house is priced against Flint sales.
Is Flint a Buyer's Market in 2026?
Flint is not a clear buyer's market in 2026. Redfin rates the city "somewhat competitive," with a Compete Score of 52 out of 100 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin, September 2026).
Supply and pricing signals
Flint had 4.7 months of supply in the window ending September, up from 4.3 in the window ending August (Redfin Data Center, September 2026). Months of supply estimates how long the current listings would last at the current pace of sales. Active listings were 651, down 3.5% from a year earlier.
Pricing tells a similar middle-ground story. Sellers received 95.3% of list price on average, up 0.6 points from a year earlier (Redfin, September 2026). Redfin adds that the average Flint house sells about 5% below list and goes pending in around 36 days. Houses that draw strong interest can sell about 3% above list and go pending in around 10 days.
Rates and other 2026 context
Financed buyers are paying more to borrow than a year ago. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.40% on October 15, 2026, compared with 6.27% a year earlier (Freddie Mac PMMS, October 2026). A higher rate raises the monthly payment on the same price.
Pending sales in the city were 255 in the window ending September, compared with 277 a year earlier (Redfin Data Center, September 2026). On the water system, the State of Michigan reported that Flint's last known active lead service line was removed on July 31, 2026 (State of Michigan, August 2026).
How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Flint?
A Flint house that sold in the three months ending September 2026 spent a median of 36 days on the market (Redfin, September 2026). That count runs from the day the listing goes live to the accepted contract.
The full calendar is longer. It adds the cleaning and repairs before listing and the weeks a financed buyer typically needs for appraisal and loan approval.
Winter listings took longer
Time on market rose sharply last winter. The median reached 56 days for the three months ending February 2026 and 60 days for the window ending March (Redfin Data Center, September 2026). By the window ending June, it was back to 35 days.
That pattern is history, not a forecast. Still, a house that is not under contract by late fall may carry heating, snow, and insurance bills into the slower months.
What Holding and Selling Cost a Flint Seller
A Flint seller pays to hold the house every month it is listed, and pays the costs of the sale at closing. The size of each depends on your house, but the list of costs is the same for everyone.
Monthly holding costs while listed
- Property taxes on your current, capped taxable value.
- Insurance, which can change if the house becomes vacant.
- Utilities, including heat through a Michigan winter and the water bill.
- Upkeep, such as lawn care, snow removal, and small repairs a buyer may ask for.
- Mortgage interest, if a loan is still open.
Flint water bills carry one local rule worth knowing. The City says unpaid water bills automatically become a lien on the house and are added to the property tax bill if significantly delinquent (City of Flint, December 2023). If taxes are already behind, our guide to the Genesee County tax foreclosure clock in Flint lays out the dates.
Why a buyer's tax math differs from yours
A buyer's tax bill in Flint can be higher than yours because the taxable value resets after a sale. Under Michigan law, the taxable value in the year after a transfer becomes the state equalized valuation for that year (MCL 211.27a). The City of Flint Assessor calls this "uncapping" and publishes its own example.
| Year (illustrative) | Taxable value | Assessed value | Tax at an example 10 mills |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025, seller's last year (sold October 31, 2025) | $25,114 | $60,000 | $251 |
| 2026, new owner (year after sale) | $65,000 | $65,000 | $650 |
The taxable and assessed values come from the City of Flint Assessments Division example. The tax column is illustrative only: 10 mills is a round number for the math, not Flint's rate. In this example, the taxable value more than doubles, so the tax on it more than doubles at any rate.
For a seller, the takeaway is simple. A financed buyer and the buyer's lender will budget for the reset bill, not your bill. That gap can shape what buyers offer on a house held for a long time.
Costs that come once, at the sale
A listed sale typically adds an agent commission, which is negotiable, plus title and closing charges. The 95.3% average sale-to-list ratio also matters (Redfin, September 2026). As an illustration, a house listed at $70,000 that sells at that ratio would close near $66,700 before those costs.
Sell House Fast in Flint, MI: List or Take a Cash Offer?
To sell a house fast in Flint, MI, you can list it with an agent or sell it directly to a cash buyer. The right choice depends on condition, timing, and how much work you want to take on.
When listing may net more
Listing can make sense if the house shows well and you can wait. A move-in-ready house in good repair may draw financed buyers and sell near list price. If you have the time and the budget to prepare, carry, and show it, listing may net you more.
When a cash offer may fit better
A cash sale can fit better when the house needs a roof, a furnace, or basement work, or when it is empty and costing money each month. It can also fit an heir who lives out of state, or a landlord with tenants in place. If a listing has already sat, our page on what to do when a house won't sell covers the common reasons.
A cash sale skips showings, repairs, and lender approval. It can close in as few as 7 days, or on the date you pick. For a side-by-side look at each route, see the best ways to sell your house for cash in Flint. Heirs can start with our guide to selling an inherited house in Flint.
How a Propcash offer works
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There are no fees or commissions, and you sell as-is. Our offer stands, and there is no aggressive follow-up. If a cash sale is not your best move, we will tell you so. More Flint details live on our Flint cash home buyer page.
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What is the median house price in Flint, MI in 2026?
The median sale price in Flint, Michigan was $65,969 for the three months ending September 2026, up 4.8% from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Zillow's typical value estimate for the city was $64,412 in September 2026, down 0.4% from a year earlier. The two figures measure different things, so neither one is wrong. Your own street and the condition of your house matter more than either citywide number.
Is Flint a buyer's market in 2026?
Flint is not a clear buyer's market in 2026, because Redfin rates the city somewhat competitive, with a Compete Score of 52 out of 100 for the three months ending September 2026. The city had 4.7 months of supply in that window, up from 4.3 in the window ending August. Sellers received about 95.3% of their list price on average. Buyers have some room to negotiate, but well-priced houses still sell.
How long does it take to sell a house in Flint?
A Flint house that sold in the three months ending September 2026 spent a median of 36 days on the market before going under contract, according to Redfin. That count starts when the listing goes live and stops at the accepted contract. It leaves out the repairs and cleaning before listing and the weeks a financed buyer needs to close afterward. Last winter the median ran as high as 60 days, in the three months ending March 2026.
Why do Redfin and Zillow show different prices for Flint?
Redfin and Zillow show different Flint prices because Redfin reports the median price of houses that actually sold, while Zillow's ZHVI estimates the typical value of all houses in the city. Redfin's figure moves with whichever houses happened to close in a given three months. Zillow's index is smoothed and changes slowly. This guide shows each one separately with its own month and never averages them.
Are Burton, Flint Township, and Grand Blanc included in the Flint figures?
Burton, Flint Township, and Grand Blanc are not included in the City of Flint figures in this guide, because each one is a separate community. The ZIP table lists their Zillow values in their own labeled rows. ZIP lines do not follow city lines exactly: Zillow labels 48504 as Mt Morris, and 48507 also covers part of Grand Blanc Township. Check your own address before you compare.
Can I sell my house fast in Flint, MI without listing it?
You can sell a house fast in Flint, MI without listing it by selling directly to a cash buyer, and a cash sale can close in as few as 7 days. There are no showings, no repairs, and no lender approval to wait on. Propcash makes one data-backed cash offer and shows how it reached the number. If listing looks like the better fit for your house, we will say so.
Will the buyer's property taxes go up after I sell my Flint house?
The buyer's property taxes on a Flint house can go up after a sale, because Michigan law resets the taxable value to the assessed value in the year after the transfer (MCL 211.27a). The City of Flint Assessor's own example shows a taxable value of $25,114 in 2025 becoming $65,000 in 2026 after an October 2025 sale. Your bill as the seller does not change. A buyer who budgets for the reset may factor it into the price they offer.
Data sources: Redfin, Zillow, Freddie Mac, the City of Flint, the State of Michigan, and MCL 211.27a, as cited above. Propcash is a direct cash homebuyer, not a law firm, tax advisor, or real estate broker.