The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 48005 sells for about $585,990, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,053 a month.
ZIP 48005 — Armada
The housing market in 48005 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes. Low inventory levels continue to support price growth, though the pace has moderated compared to previous years. Buyers are active, but the market is sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quieter, suburban-to-rural lifestyle while maintaining access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.3% · poverty 6.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 48005, Macomb County MI
Crime rates in this area remain low compared to the broader regional average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this ZIP are generally rated as average to above-average, with strong community support for local district initiatives.
The area faces moderate risk from severe wind events and occasional localized flooding, typical for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of agricultural heritage and increasing residential development, with proximity to regional employment hubs.
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.
Residents primarily commute by car to nearby employment centers in the metro area, with commute times averaging 30-40 minutes.
The area features access to local parks, rural trails, and community-focused recreational facilities, with limited large-scale shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and limited inventory, with demand driven by those seeking a suburban or rural lifestyle.
The local economy is supported by a mix of agriculture, small businesses, and a workforce that commutes to the broader Detroit metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with access to major regional highway corridors.
Development is focused on maintaining the rural character while accommodating slow, steady residential growth.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market value and state equalization factors.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide millages for public services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's moderate risk profile for natural hazards.
The state has seen modest net domestic migration, with suburban areas like this attracting families from urban centers.
Michigan is a judicial foreclosure state, providing specific notice and redemption periods for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- C.J. Barrymore's4.415.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Utica4.116 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.216.4 mi
- Activate Games516 mi
- Sky Zone Shelby Township4.113.1 mi
- C.J. Barrymore's4.415.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Utica4.116 mi
- Canterbury Village4.319.8 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.915.9 mi
- UWM Field4.716.8 mi
- Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill4.31.6 mi
- Stony Creek Metropark4.712.5 mi
- Emagine Macomb4.612.6 mi
- Westview Orchards & Winery4.17.4 mi
- Stahls Motors and Music Experience4.911 mi
- Meadow Brook Hall4.818.9 mi
- River Bends Park4.715.5 mi
- The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site4.714.4 mi
- Stahls Motors and Music Experience4.911 mi
- ANATOMY OF DEATH MUSEUM4.917.6 mi
- Stony Creek Metropark4.712.5 mi
- Addison Oaks County Park and Campground4.612.7 mi
- Macomb Corners Park4.710.2 mi
- Wolcott Mill Farm Center4.85.1 mi
- Mae Stecker Park4.712.8 mi
- MacRay Harbor4.518.1 mi
- Safe Harbor Belle Maer4.618.4 mi
- Lambrecht Marina4.618.8 mi
- Mayea Marina4.518.1 mi
- Sun-Up Marina4.515.3 mi
- The Orchards Golf Club4.38.9 mi
- Glacier Club3.610 mi
- Pine Valley Golf & Country Club3.94.7 mi
- Golden Hawk Golf & Banquets3.812.9 mi
- Heather Hills Golf Club4.58.8 mi
- Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market4.511.9 mi
- Meijer4.212.7 mi
- Meijer4.111 mi
- Meijer412.9 mi
- Blake's Backyard4.37.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Hosts the annual Armada Fair and various community events.
Provides community green space and playgrounds.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 36.1% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $345,000 (41.1% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $345,000 (-36.1% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.