49805 — Houghton County, Michigan Market Snapshot

Housing market data for zip code 49805 in Houghton County, Michigan. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.

Data as of January 2026

Limited Sales Data

Only 1 home sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Houghton County county page for broader data.

Market Sales Data

1 sales in 2026 (year to date)

Source: Redfin

Median Sale Price

$852,380

Closed sales

Days to Sell

186

Median, listing to close

Homes Sold

1

Closed in 2026

Inventory

2

Jumbo Loan Likely Needed

The median home in 49805 at $852,380 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 by $19,630. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.

Market Insights

Market Temperature

With homes sitting for 186 days on average, 49805 favors buyers. There may be opportunities to negotiate below asking price or request seller concessions for closing costs or rate buydowns.

Conforming Loan Feasibility

The median home in 49805 at $852,380 exceeds the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750 by $19,630. Most buyers here will need jumbo loans, which typically require higher credit scores, larger down payments, and come with different rate pricing.

Loan limits in 49805 are set at the county level.

2026 Loan Limits — Houghton County

Property Units Conforming Limit FHA Limit
1 Unit$832,750$541,287
2 Units$1,066,250$693,050
3 Units$1,288,800$837,700
4 Units$1,601,750$1,041,125

Affordability Snapshot — Zip 49805

To purchase the median home at $852,380 with 5% down at today's rate of 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $6,681.

Monthly Payment

$6,681

Income Required

$286,314

Principal & Interest

$5,252/mo

Down Payment (5%)

$42,619

Based on 30-year fixed at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800/yr insurance, 28% DTI guideline.

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$5,425

Principal & Interest$4,423
Property Tax$852
Insurance$150
Loan Amount$681,904
Total Interest$910,311
Income Required$232,509/yr

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