Active Listings
209
⇧ 14.8% vs 182 last year
Fairwood (Fair Wood)
Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The KENT, WA real estate market (98042) currently shows 209 active listings, with 65 pending sales. Homes are averaging 39 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 27 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 39 days on market compared to 44 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0.8% year-over-year, from $781,975 to $776,000.
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 July 2026, there are 209 active listings in KENT, WA (zip code 98042), compared to 182 the prior year.
The median listing price in KENT, WA 98042 is $776,000 as of July 2026, a 0.8% decrease from $781,975 the prior year.
Homes in KENT, WA 98042 spend an average of 39 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 44 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of July 2026, KENT, WA 98042 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 27 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 39 days on market compared to 44 days last year.
With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in KENT, WA 98042 save an estimated $15,520 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $776,000. 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.