The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49449 sells for about $499,000, or $295 per square foot.
Prices are up +30.56% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,010 a month.
ZIP 49449 — Pentwater
The Pentwater housing market shows strong price appreciation and high demand for coastal properties, reflected in a median listing price of $499,000. The area maintains a high vacancy rate, likely driven by seasonal vacation home ownership. Data for specific metrics like sale-to-list ratio and effective tax rates are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for retirees, vacation-home buyers, and those seeking a small-town coastal lifestyle, given its high median age and scenic location.
Median prices moved up 30.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 9.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 49449, Oceana County MI
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Michigan) — Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption: Provides an exemption from property taxes levied for school operating purposes and potentially other local taxes depending on eligibility. State (Michigan) — General Property Tax Act: Property is assessed at 50% of true cash value (State Equalized Value). Taxable value is capped at the lesser of the state equalized value or the previous year's taxable value adjusted by the consumer price index (up to 5%), unless a transfer of ownership occurs.
Pentwater offers significant recreational access including Lake Michigan shoreline, Pentwater Lake, and various local parks and trails.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a reliance on seasonal or long-term housing, with HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,010.
The local economy is heavily influenced by tourism, seasonal recreation, and small-scale local services.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZIP-Codes.com
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A major recreational lake providing boating and fishing access.
Provides extensive public beach access and coastal recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.