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Sterling Heights, MI home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$304K1-yr changeUp0.6%

The typical home value in Sterling Heights, MI is $304K as of September 2026, up 0.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Sterling Heights ZIP code, the median list price is $325K and homes spend a median of 33 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Sterling Heights, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$304K
1-yr changeMedian across Sterling Heights ZIPs
+0.6%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Sterling Heights
4
County
Macomb County

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12-month value trend

+0.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Sterling Heights over the last 12 months: $302K in Sep 2025 to $304K in Sep 2026 (+0.6%).

Sep 2025$302K

Sep 2026$304K

Median Zillow home value index across Sterling Heights's ZIP codes.

Context

Sterling Heights has a typical home value of $304,243 as of September 2026, up 0.6% over the past year. There are 284 homes for sale with a median list price of $324,900. New listings have totaled 158, though 23.2% of active listings carry a price cut. Homes spend a median of 33 days on market. The combination of modest inventory and steady price adjustments suggests a balanced market where seller expectations should align closely with recent comparable sales.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Sterling Heights, MI?

Typical home value

$304K

Up0.6%YoY

Median list price

$325K

Days on market

33

Homes for sale

284

Price cuts

23.2%

New listings

158

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Sterling Heights's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Sterling Heights, MI home prices over time

Typical home values in Sterling Heights, MI are up 0.6% over the past year, from $302K in September 2025 to $304K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Sterling Heights, MI, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$304,243+0.6%
September 2025$302,342No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Sterling Heights ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Sterling Heights, MI a buyer's or seller's market?

Sterling Heights, MI is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 33 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Sterling Heights ZIP code, and 158 new listings against 284 active listings across Sterling Heights, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Sterling Heights housing market forecast 2027

+1.4%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Sterling Heights ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.4% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Sterling Heights rose 0.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Sterling Heights?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Sterling Heights shows typical home values rising 1.4% by September 2027, after a 0.6% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 4 Sterling Heights ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Sterling Heights?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Sterling Heights ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Sterling Heights, MI home prices.

What is the typical home value in Sterling Heights?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Sterling Heights is $304,243, representing a 0.6% increase over the past year.

How many homes are currently for sale in Sterling Heights?

There are 284 homes for sale as of September 2026, with a median list price of $324,900. New listings have reached 158 in the same period.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Sterling Heights?

Homes in Sterling Heights spend a median of 33 days on market, with about 23.2% of listings receiving a price reduction.

Are home prices going up or down in Sterling Heights, MI?

Typical home values in Sterling Heights, MI are up 0.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Sterling Heights, MI a buyer's or seller's market?

Sterling Heights, MI is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 33 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Sterling Heights ZIP code, and 158 new listings against 284 active listings across Sterling Heights, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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