12 of 14 Downriver cities
A Monroe County lakeshore township with a mix of suburban neighborhoods, rural pockets, and recreation land. [https://www.realtor.com/local/market/michigan/monroe-county/frenchtown][https://www.frenchtownmi.gov]
Frenchtown market snapshot
Trend: softening
$186.9k
Median sale price
46
Days on market
-10.53%
YoY change
95
Active listings
Trend: softening · As of 2026-04-28
Frenchtown Township stretches along the Monroe County lakeshore and combines older neighborhoods, rural areas, and active recreation space. The township says it is focused on preserving open space and parkland, and Realtor.com tracks it as a distinct local market.111
It fits buyers who want more land and a quieter setting than the core Downriver suburbs, but still want access to Monroe and the I-75 corridor. The market looks softer right now, which gives buyers some breathing room.1
Frenchtown is really a stack of smaller pockets, each with its own feel. Here's how I'd describe them.
Schools are the swing factor for most family buyers. Here's the district picture.
Frenchtown has a more spread-out, recreation-heavy feel than a walkable downtown. The township lists golf courses, marinas, a campground, and neighborhood parks as part of its local lifestyle mix.1112
Parks & recreation
Typical homes
ranch, colonial, split-level, mobile home · built 1950s-1980s
The latest median home sale price I found was $186.9k.1
Homes were averaging 46 days on market in the latest Realtor.com data.1
It is leaning buyer-friendly because prices were down 10.53% year over year and homes were taking about 46 days to sell.1
School assignments vary by address, so buyers should verify the district for each property.8
How do you price your home in Frenchtown Township Michigan in 2026? With 45 homes for sale on Zillow, 96 on Realtor.com, and Monroe County homes going pending in about 12 days, sellers need sharp pricing based on recent comps, condition, and buyer demand.
Looking for the rest of Downriver?
Canals, boats, summer life on the water. Small town with a long memory.
Solid bones and walkable blocks. A workhorse market near everything.
Newer subdivisions, a quieter commute, and room to grow.
Quiet country edges. Acreage, privacy, slower weekends.
Sources
Data as of 2026-04-28
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