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Eckerman 49728

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Michigan
$190K
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.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$204K
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
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
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

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.544
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$204K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.960 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.1994
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

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.89%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.30%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
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.126.8 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.32%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.674
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

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 Eckerman 49728 compares

By median home value, Eckerman 49728 is the 8th most expensive of 15 ZIP codes in Chippewa County, and its typical home is worth more than 55% of all homes in Chippewa County.

Home values in Eckerman 49728

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$89K$358K
ZIP codes in Chippewa County ranked by median home value
#Chippewa CountyMedian valueHomes
1De Tour Village 49725$261K933
2Paradise 49768$234K951
3Hulbert 49748$223K222
4Dafter 49724$221K560
5Brimley 49715$213K1,718
6Drummond Island 49726$210K2,247
7Barbeau 49710$208K576
8Eckerman 49728$204K544
9Trout Lake 49793$203K503
10Sault Sainte Marie 49783$187K6,812
11Kinross 49752$173K291
12Rudyard 49780$159K1,033
13Pickford 49774$153K1,153
14Goetzville 49736$141K539
15Kincheloe 49788$108K981

About the Eckerman 49728 market

What is the median home price in Eckerman 49728, MI?

The median sale price in Eckerman 49728, MI is $190,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Eckerman 49728, MI each year?

2 homes sold in Eckerman 49728, 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 Eckerman 49728, MI?

Eckerman 49728, MI contains 544 residential properties, with a median of 960 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1994. The median TopHap Estimate is $204K.

How does Eckerman 49728, MI compare to the rest of Chippewa County?

By median home value, Eckerman 49728, MI is the 8th most expensive of 15 ZIP codes in Chippewa County. Its typical home is worth more than 55% of all homes in Chippewa County. Barbeau 49710 ranks just above it and Trout Lake 49793 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Eckerman 49728, MI?

30% of homes in Eckerman 49728, MI are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Eckerman 49728, MI hold?

89% of mortgaged homes in Eckerman 49728, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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