West Michigan Luxury Housing Market Q2 2026
For immediate release
July 7, 2026
Luxury market gains summer momentum as dollar volume
and sales climb across Lakeshore
WEST MICHIGAN, Mich. — Luxury home total dollar volume and active listings highlighted a strong second quarter for the West Michigan luxury housing market, according to data compiled by the West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS® (WMLAR).
At the same time, closed and pending sales increased on an annual basis in both Allegan and Ottawa counties, while Muskegon County experienced declines in each category.
WMLAR compiles sales data submitted to its Multiple Listing Service by more than 1,200 REALTOR® members. It’s the most comprehensive property database for the area, representing most residential real estate transactions.
Among the highlights for the second quarter of 2026:
- Closed sales: 57 (up 19% vs. Q2 2025)
- Median sales price: $1.2 million (down 18% vs. Q2 2025)
- Total dollar volume: $90.6 million (up 19% vs. Q2 2025)
- Active Listings as of June 2026: 138 (up 17% vs. June 2025)
- Pending sales: 75 (up 25% vs. Q2 2025)
“Increased sales volumes point to continued strong interest in luxury living in West Michigan,” said WMLAR CEO Jon Broadbooks. “Upper-market buyers are finding more options from which to choose, and in some cases may find themselves facing strong competition for properties.”
County-Level Performance:
| County | Sales Q2 | Median Sales Price | Dollar Volume | Active Listings (as of June 30) | Pending Sales (As of June 30) |
| Allegan | 20 (up 67% vs. Q2 2025) | $1.2 million (down 12% vs. Q2 2025) | $31 million (up 79% vs. Q2 2025) | 62 (up 19% vs. June 2025) | 27 (up 69% vs. Q2 2025) |
| Muskegon | 4 (down 20% vs. Q2 2025) | $2.2 million (up 36% vs. Q2 2025) | $7.96 million (up 0.3% vs. Q2 2025) | 17 (up 42% vs. June 2025) | 6 (down 14% vs. Q2 2025) |
| Ottawa | 22 (up 6.5% vs. Q2 2025) | $1.2 million (down 13% vs. Q2 2025) | $52.6 million (up 1.5% vs. Q2 2025) | 59 (up 9.3% vs. June 2025) | 42 (up 14% vs. Q2 2025) |
This quarter also featured a standout listing: a $7.25 million property in Laketown Township along Lake Michigan in Allegan County. The most expensive sale of the quarter in the association’s three-county primary service area was a $3.8 million property in Ottawa County.
On average, it took 3 months to sell a luxury listing in the three-county area. It took 1.9 months on average last year.
About WMLAR
The West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS® represents nearly 1,400 REALTOR® and affiliate members engaged in all aspects of the real estate business. Based in Grand Haven, the association serves as the voice for real estate in Allegan, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
To learn more
WMLAR publishes frequent housing market updates.
- Monthly housing report: Published the first week of the month.
- Pending sales report: A forward-looking view of what the market might look like next month. This is published the third week of the month.
- Luxury market report: A quarterly look at home sales of $1 million or more.
Contact Jon Broadbooks, WMLAR CEO, at jon@wmlar.com, or by phone at 616.846.6240.
