Is Kent, WA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since April 2023
Since last year, Kent has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Kent, WA
How much do homes in Kent, WA cost?
Median Sold Price
$640,000
$336/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since April 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Kent was $640,000 in April 2024, up 6.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $336.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $260K | $259.4K | -0.2% |
2 Bedrooms | $375K | $379K | +1.1% |
3 Bedrooms | $565K | $603K | +6.7% |
4 Bedrooms | $699.5K | $716.3K | +2.4% |
5+ Bedrooms | $799K | $817.4K | +2.3% |
Summary: Kent housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 0.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.3%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities
Kent | $600K | $640K | +6.7% |
Des Moines | $565.6K | $568.9K | +0.6% |
SeaTac | $535K | $530K | -0.9% |
Auburn | $590.2K | $585K | -0.9% |
Covington | $665K | $645K | -3.0% |
Housing Supply in Kent, WA
How many homes are available in Kent, WA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
332 | 333 | 0.3% |
Summary: The Kent real estate market had 333 homes for sale in April 2024, a 0.3% increase compared to March 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | 8 | 10 | +25.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 42 | 40 | -4.8% |
3 Bedrooms | 125 | 109 | -12.8% |
4 Bedrooms | 114 | 123 | +7.9% |
5+ Bedrooms | 43 | 51 | +18.6% |
Summary: The Kent housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 12.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.6%.
Number of Homes Sold
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
104 | 131 | +26.0% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
20 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
43 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
68 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 131 homes were sold or pending in Kent in April 2024, up by 26.0% month-over-month. Of the 131 sold homes, 15% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 52% 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
Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
32 Days | 16 Days | -49.8% |
Summary: Homes in Kent had an average of 16 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 49.8% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
115 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
10 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During April 2024, 131 homes were sold in Kent; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 8% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% of homes were sold over 90 days.