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Republic 49879

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Michigan
$234K
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.
4
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$196K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · 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

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
20172026
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
20172026
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
20172026
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
20172026
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
2016202320242025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,231
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$196K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,052 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1970
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.96%

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.91%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.46%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.17%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.31.0 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.176
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 100.16

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.56%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.1,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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 Republic 49879 compares

By median home value, Republic 49879 is the 9th most expensive of 10 ZIP codes in Marquette County, and its typical home is worth more than 26% of all homes in Marquette County.

Home values in Republic 49879

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$70K$609K
ZIP codes in Marquette County ranked by median home value
#Marquette CountyMedian valueHomes
1Big Bay 49808$364K347
2Marquette 49855$339K11,610
3Skandia 49885$268K1,177
4Negaunee 49866$258K3,551
5Little Lake 49833$255K200
6Gwinn 49841$230K3,195
7Ishpeming 49849$208K5,506
8Champion 49814$197K987
9Republic 49879$196K1,231
10Palmer 49871$126K178

About the Republic 49879 market

What is the median home price in Republic 49879, MI?

The median sale price in Republic 49879, MI is $234,333 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Republic 49879, MI each year?

4 homes sold in Republic 49879, MI over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Republic 49879, MI?

Republic 49879, MI contains 1,231 residential properties, with a median of 1,052 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1970. The median TopHap Estimate is $196K.

How does Republic 49879, MI compare to the rest of Marquette County?

By median home value, Republic 49879, MI is the 9th most expensive of 10 ZIP codes in Marquette County. Its typical home is worth more than 26% of all homes in Marquette County. Champion 49814 ranks just above it and Palmer 49871 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Republic 49879, MI?

46% of homes in Republic 49879, MI are owner-occupied. 17% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Republic 49879, MI hold?

91% of mortgaged homes in Republic 49879, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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