Is Kensington, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Kensington is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Kensington was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Kensington is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Kensington, PA

How much do homes in Kensington, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$284,750

$213/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$19,750(+7.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Kensington have sold for 7.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Kensington was $284,750 in November 2024, up 7.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $213.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $247K$460K
+86.2%
2 $226.2K$250K
+10.5%
3 $293.3K$284.5K
-3.0%
4 $375K$475K
+26.7%
5+ $402.5K$231K
-42.6%

Summary: Kensington housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 86.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 26.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 42.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Port Richmond
+13.8%
Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond
+9.7%
Kensington
+7.5%
West Kensington
+6.6%
Fishtown
+1.2%

Housing Supply in Kensington, PA

How many homes are available in Kensington, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
218216-0.9%

Summary: The Kensington real estate market had 216 homes for sale in November 2024, a 0.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 5757
0.0%
3 125130
+4.0%
4 3124
-22.6%
5+ 55
0.0%

Summary: The Kensington housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 22.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3624-33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

16 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Kensington, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 24 homes were sold or pending in Kensington in November 2024, down by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 24 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 4% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Kensington, PA

How long does it take to sell a home in Kensington, PA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
60 Days59 Days-2.7%

Summary: Homes in Kensington had an average of 59 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 2.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Kensington are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 24 homes were sold in Kensington; 54% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 29% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 22 Days Ago

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