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Orleans 48865

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MichiganSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 74
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$155K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
32
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$228K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2018 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
OctAprJulJan
Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
OctAprJulJan
Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
OctAprJulJan
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
OctAprJulJan
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
OctAprJulJan
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
OctAprJulJan
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
OctAprJulJan
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
OctAprJulJan
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
OctAprJulJan
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
OctAprJulJan
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
201620172018202220242025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.755
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$228K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,344 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1981
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.78%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.92%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.80%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.9%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.10%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.22.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,654
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.72 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Orleans 48865 compares

By median home value, Orleans 48865 is the 7th most expensive of 11 ZIP codes in Ionia County, and its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Ionia County.

Home values in Orleans 48865

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$80K$616K
ZIP codes in Ionia County ranked by median home value
#Ionia CountyMedian valueHomes
1Clarksville 48815$300K1,039
2Saranac 48881$294K2,038
3Portland 48875$276K3,572
4Belding 48809$250K3,920
5Lake Odessa 48849$249K2,444
6Pewamo 48873$249K600
7Orleans 48865$228K755
8Lyons 48851$218K957
9Ionia 48846$207K5,213
10Muir 48860$175K480
11Hubbardston 48845$151K396

About the Orleans 48865 market

What is the median home price in Orleans 48865, MI?

The median sale price in Orleans 48865, MI is $154,967 (data through October 2018), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Orleans 48865, MI each year?

32 homes sold in Orleans 48865, MI over the last 12 months (data through October 2018). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Orleans 48865, MI a buyer's or seller's market?

Orleans 48865, MI is currently a seller's market, scoring 74 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through October 2018). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Orleans 48865, MI?

Orleans 48865, MI contains 755 residential properties, with a median of 1,344 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1981. The median TopHap Estimate is $228K.

How does Orleans 48865, MI compare to the rest of Ionia County?

By median home value, Orleans 48865, MI is the 7th most expensive of 11 ZIP codes in Ionia County. Its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Ionia County. Pewamo 48873 ranks just above it and Lyons 48851 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Orleans 48865, MI?

80% of homes in Orleans 48865, MI are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Orleans 48865, MI hold?

92% of mortgaged homes in Orleans 48865, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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