Kenmore Market Pulse
Four indicators that tell you where the Kenmore residential market is heading — sourced directly from NWMLS and refreshed monthly.
A headline number rarely tells the whole story.
Scroll down for the complete view — every chart, every data point, three full years of context. Because the difference between a good decision and a great one is almost always in the trendline beneath the number.
See all graphs & dataSource: Northwest Multiple Listing Service® via InfoSparks (ShowingTime). Residential sales, Kenmore segment. Reported figures are NWMLS data and are not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity. Matthew Konsmo · Coldwell Banker Danforth.
Thinking about buying or selling on Kenmore? This page tracks the Kenmore real estate market using live Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) data — updated monthly with median sale prices, days on market, closed sales, and inventory levels. Whether you’re timing a purchase or preparing to list, the numbers below give you a clear picture of where the market stands right now.
May 2026 — Matthew’s Analysis of the Kenmore Market
In May 2026, the median sales price across Kenmore residential came in at $1.17M, up 2.0% from the month prior, while the median price per square foot stood at $504. Year over year the median is up 5.0%, a signal of underlying price support in this market.
On the supply side, Kenmore saw 43 new listings come to market in May 2026, against 55 homes for sale at month end. Active inventory is up 3.8% from a year ago, giving buyers a wider field of choices than they had last year. At roughly 3.3 months of supply, that points to a relatively balanced market by the conventional rule of thumb (under three months favors sellers, over six favors buyers).
Demand stayed active: 30 pending sales and 15 closings in May 2026. The median home took about 8 days to sell — a fast pace that rewards prepared buyers. Sellers are realizing about 99.2% of their original list price — very close to their original asking price.
Taken together, the ten indicators describe a balanced Kenmore market. Pricing has held up year over year, while inventory and pace are the levers worth watching month to month. For a buyer or seller weighing a move, the right read is rarely a single headline number — it is the direction these series are trending together, which is exactly what the full charts below lay out.
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service® via InfoSparks (ShowingTime). Residential sales, Kenmore segment. Analysis by Matthew Konsmo · Coldwell Banker Danforth. Figures are NWMLS data and are not guaranteed.
Why Direct Comps Reign Supreme
While median and average prices are useful for identifying broad market shifts, they are often too “macro” when you are trying to value a specific front door. To find the true market value of a home, nothing beats a direct comparable (comp).
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Direct comps account for the critical nuances that broader statistics completely ignore:
Hyper-Locality Matters
A home just two blocks away might sit in a different school district or offer a premium view corridor—factors that can swing a property’s value by 5% to 10% almost instantly. General market averages can’t see these boundaries, but a direct comp reflects the reality of the specific street and neighborhood.
Accounting for Quality and Finishes
Broad data points cannot distinguish between builder-grade finishes and high-end, custom upgrades. Whether a home features standard laminate or custom mitered-edge quartz, direct comps allow for “line-item” adjustments. This ensures that the premium investments made in a home’s interior are actually reflected in its valuation.
The “Vibe” Factor
Statistics often treat square footage as equal, but buyers don’t. A 1920s classic craftsman and a 2026 modern glass-and-steel home might have the exact same footprint, yet they appeal to entirely different buyer pools. Using direct comps ensures you are comparing “apples to apples” by matching the architectural style, character, and lifestyle appeal of a property.
The Bottom Line: If you want to know what a home is worth in today’s market, look past the zip code averages and focus on the three or four most similar properties that have closed nearby. That is where the real data lives. Get the facts behind your home’s value. Contact me for a personalized CMA based on your Kenmore property’s specific characteristics and current market data.
Matthew Konsmo