Search Property Records in 48659, Sterling MI

The 48659 ZIP code in Sterling, MI, is a small, predominantly rural residential market with approximately 1,500 to 1,800 properties across its broader mailing area, including year-round homes, seasonal residences, vacant land, agricultural parcels, and a limited number of business sites. Recent market activity suggests a median home price of about $145,000 to $165,000, while typical closed-sale values often fall below larger Michigan metro-area prices because the area’s housing stock includes older cottages, manufactured homes, acreage properties, and modest single-family residences. Average pricing is commonly around $105 to $130 per square foot, although lake-adjacent, renovated, waterfront-access, or larger acreage homes can command substantially higher rates. Single-family detached homes represent the clear majority of the local inventory, estimated at roughly 80% to 85% of properties, while condominiums and co-ops account for less than 2% and commercial properties—including small retail, service, storage, agricultural, and mixed-use parcels—make up approximately 3% to 5%; the remaining share consists primarily of vacant land, seasonal-use properties, and other nontraditional residential parcels. Sales volume is relatively modest and can fluctuate widely with available inventory, but the ZIP code has typically supported about 30 to 45 residential sales per year on average over the past 10 years, with demand often strongest for move-in-ready homes, affordable properties, homes with garages or workshops, and parcels offering privacy, recreational access, or proximity to the Saginaw Bay area.

Property Records by Street in 48659, Arenac County, MI

Two streets, Melita and Countyline, are listed for 48659. Property records for them can include values, ownership history, sales, and other relevant information.

Cities and Communities in 48659

Sterling is one of 31 cities and communities listed for 48659, along with Standish, Whittemore, West Branch, Gladwin, Auburn and Midland. Bay City, Coleman, Harrison, Saginaw, Roscommon, Au Sable, Oscoda, Rosebush and Mio also appear.

ZIP Codes Near 48659

The 16 nearby ZIP codes for 48659 represent surrounding areas. They provide access to property records and related information, including 48658, 48770, 48661 and 48624.

ZIP Codes in Arenac County, MI

Arenac County's ZIP code shown here is 48658, located within the county. This section provides access to property records and related information for that area.