Active Listings
178
⇧ 26.2% vs 141 last year
Fairwood (Fair Wood)
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The KENT, WA real estate market (98042) currently shows 178 active listings, with 62 pending sales. Homes are averaging 40 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 37 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 40 days on market compared to 24 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 2.8% year-over-year, from $799,999 to $777,475.
Whether you are buying or selling in KENT, WA, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 49,338 · Density: 685.6/mi² · Median household income: $122,709
Typical home value: $565,534 · Homeownership: 83.5%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98042 | Kent, WA 98042 | 0.0 mi | 135 | $114,984,900 | $798,713 | $851,740 |
| 98031 | Kent, WA 98031 | 4.6 mi | 61 | $44,271,055 | $742,500 | $725,755 |
| 98092 | Auburn, WA 98092 | 5.3 mi | 110 | $99,125,180 | $780,000 | $901,138 |
| 98010 | Black Diamond, WA 98010 | 6.5 mi | 73 | $67,032,907 | $776,225 | $918,259 |
| 98055 | Renton, WA 98055 | 7.0 mi | 32 | $20,268,704 | $605,000 | $633,397 |
| 98038 | Maple Valley, WA 98038 | 8.4 mi | 74 | $63,826,036 | $778,250 | $862,514 |
| 98059 | Renton, WA 98059 | 9.0 mi | 107 | $123,312,043 | $934,963 | $1,152,449 |
| 98198 | Seattle, WA 98198 | 9.3 mi | 67 | $44,034,812 | $548,500 | $657,236 |
| 98003 | Federal Way, WA 98003 | 10.2 mi | 90 | $51,190,830 | $538,750 | $568,787 |
| 98056 | Renton, WA 98056 | 10.8 mi | 94 | $118,999,958 | $1,067,970 | $1,265,957 |
| 98178 | Seattle, WA 98178 | 11.1 mi | 75 | $66,495,750 | $744,475 | $886,610 |
| 98390 | Sumner, WA 98390 | 11.8 mi | 15 | $10,698,285 | $549,999 | $713,219 |
| 98168 | Seattle, WA 98168 | 12.2 mi | 68 | $43,674,156 | $608,500 | $642,267 |
As of April 2026, there are 178 active listings in KENT, WA (zip code 98042), compared to 141 the prior year.
The median listing price in KENT, WA 98042 is $777,475 as of April 2026, a 2.8% decrease from $799,999 the prior year.
Homes in KENT, WA 98042 spend an average of 40 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 24 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, KENT, WA 98042 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 37 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 40 days on market compared to 24 days last year.
With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in KENT, WA 98042 save an estimated $15,550 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $777,475. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.