Is Kent, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Kent is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Kent has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Kent is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Kent, WA

How much do homes in Kent, WA cost?

Median Sold Price

$651,097

$345/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$31,097(+5.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Kent have sold for 5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Kent was $651,097 in November 2024, up 5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $345.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $252.4K$259.4K
+2.8%
2 $372.2K$380K
+2.1%
3 $585K$605.5K
+3.5%
4 $693.7K$739.9K
+6.7%
5+ $800K$820K
+2.5%

Summary: Kent housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Covington
+10.5%
Des Moines
+6.2%
Kent
+5.0%
SeaTac
+4.8%
Auburn
+1.1%

Housing Supply in Kent, WA

How many homes are available in Kent, WA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
453372-17.9%

Summary: The Kent real estate market had 372 homes for sale in November 2024, a 17.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 86
-25.0%
2 6864
-5.9%
3 152124
-18.4%
4 148125
-15.5%
5+ 7753
-31.2%

Summary: The Kent housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 5.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 18.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 15.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 31.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
12593-25.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

39 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

27 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

27 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Kent, you may be able to get a good deal. 41.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 93 homes were sold or pending in Kent in November 2024, down by 25.6% month-over-month. Of the 93 sold homes, 42% were sold under asking, 29% were sold at asking, and 29% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Kent, WA

How long does it take to sell a home in Kent, WA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
34 Days48 Days+40.1%

Summary: Homes in Kent had an average of 48 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 40.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

46 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

30 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 93 homes were sold in Kent; 49% of homes were sold within 30 days, 32% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% 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 20 Days Ago

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