ZIP 98042 · Kent, WA
Kent, WA
Monthly housing intelligence for ZIP 98042, Kent, WA. As of the latest 2026 data.
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Market Analysis
ZIP 98042 market outlook.
Median listing prices in ZIP 98042 are $774,990 with 143 active listings and a typical 45-day time on market.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
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Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 5 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Additional Metrics
New listings
60
YoY +0.0%
Pending listings
56
Pending ratio 0.39 (pending ÷ active)
Active listings
139
Total − pending
Median $ / sqft
$339
YoY +1.8%
Median sqft
2,240
Average listing price
$859,912
YoY -1.2%
Total listings
195
Active + pending
Recommended For This Market
Buyer's MarketSelling in Kent, WA (98042)? Inventory is up 10% from last year.
Buyers have leverage in Kent, WA (98042). Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 39%
- Median Days on Market
- 45 days
- Inventory YoY
- +10%
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Recent history
| Month | Median price | Active | DOM | Pending ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $774,990 | 143 | 45 | 0.39 |
| July 2026 | $776,000 | 144 | 39 | 0.45 |
| June 2026 | $764,863 | 142 | 31 | 0.47 |
| May 2026 | $777,470 | 114 | 43 | 0.69 |
| April 2026 | $777,475 | 112 | 40 | 0.55 |
| March 2026 | $779,950 | 103 | 36 | 0.50 |
| February 2026 | $798,713 | 82 | 42 | 0.63 |
| January 2026 | $778,713 | 73 | 64 | 0.68 |
| December 2025 | $780,000 | 85 | 61 | 0.56 |
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