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Foster City 49834

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Michigan
$47K
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.
$132K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2017 · 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
AprJul
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprJul
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
AprJul
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
AprJul
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
AprJul

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.473
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$132K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,029 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.1972
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.92%

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.98%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.47%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
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.126.6 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.153
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.61%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.583
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.$73K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°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 Foster City 49834 compares

By median home value, Foster City 49834 is the 6th most expensive of 10 ZIP codes in Dickinson County, and its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in Dickinson County.

Home values in Foster City 49834

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$43K$316K
ZIP codes in Dickinson County ranked by median home value
#Dickinson CountyMedian valueHomes
1Vulcan 49892$190K1,597
2Iron Mountain 49801$183K4,973
3Quinnesec 49876$182K532
4Felch 49831$146K1,013
5Kingsford 49802$136K2,740
6Foster City 49834$132K473
7Norway 49870$125K1,722
8Channing 49815$122K494
9Sagola 49881$121K341
10Ralph 49877$66K159

About the Foster City 49834 market

What is the median home price in Foster City 49834, MI?

The median sale price in Foster City 49834, MI is $46,633 (data through July 2017), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Foster City 49834, MI each year?

4 homes sold in Foster City 49834, MI over the last 12 months (data through July 2017). 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 Foster City 49834, MI?

Foster City 49834, MI contains 473 residential properties, with a median of 1,029 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1972. The median TopHap Estimate is $132K.

How does Foster City 49834, MI compare to the rest of Dickinson County?

By median home value, Foster City 49834, MI is the 6th most expensive of 10 ZIP codes in Dickinson County. Its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in Dickinson County. Kingsford 49802 ranks just above it and Norway 49870 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Foster City 49834, MI?

47% of homes in Foster City 49834, MI are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Foster City 49834, MI hold?

98% of mortgaged homes in Foster City 49834, MI are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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