Kenmore Real Estate Market
Kenmore Housing Market Report
Kenmore holds the north shore of Lake Washington — the only city on the lake's top end with true waterfront, a seaplane harbor, and 300+ forested acres of Saint Edward State Park inside its borders. Northshore School District demand and SR-522 access to both Seattle and the Eastside keep the buyer pool deep, while the housing stock ranges from mid-century hillside homes to new townhome communities.
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Adriano Tori
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As of October 2026, the median listing price in Kenmore is $950K ($470 per square foot), and homes are averaging 49 days on market.
Stats updated October 2026· refreshed monthly and reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team.
By property type
The headline figures above blend every active residential listing in Kenmore. Single-family, condo, and townhouse markets move differently, so the breakdown below is what to quote when comparing one property type across cities.
| Property type | Median list price | Price / sq ft | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $1.14M | $488 | 47 | 115 |
| Condo | $440K | $444 | 50 | 41 |
| Townhouse | $875K | $471 | 42 | 23 |
Active listings is the sample size behind each row. Same source and refresh date as the headline figures.
Methodology & data sources
Market statistics on this page — median listing price, price per square foot, and days on market — are computed from active residential listings in Kenmore, WA, sourced from RentCast, a licensed real-estate data provider aggregating MLS records and county public records. Figures refresh the first week of every month (current data: October 2026) and are reviewed by RexMont Real Estate's brokerage team (WA firm license #21220). Individual property listings shown on this page come from the live NWMLS feed. Historical figures are not restated after publication.
Journalists: monthly figures for 47 Puget Sound cities are available on a citable, dated page for each market. For custom cuts, methodology questions, or to receive the monthly refresh, contact adriano@rexmont.com. Please attribute "RexMont Real Estate market report" with a link to this page.
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Market context
What shapes Kenmore's market.
The lake is the structural advantage. Kenmore's Lake Washington frontage — Log Boom Park, the Burke-Gilman Trail, and the Kenmore Air harbor — gives the city an amenity set no inland Northshore neighbor can match. Waterfront and near-water homes price on that scarcity, and the premium holds across market cycles.
Northshore School District drives the family tiers. Kenmore shares the district with Bothell and Woodinville, and families cross-shop all three — so a Kenmore listing competes against Bothell's newer construction as much as against other Kenmore homes. UW Bothell, just up the corridor, adds steady institutional employment to the local base.
Saint Edward State Park defines the city's most distinctive micro-market. The neighborhoods bordering the park — including the streets toward Inglemoor — combine forested-trail access with lake proximity, and turnover there is slow because owners stay. When these homes list, they draw buyers who have waited quarters for the pocket.
SR-522 is both artery and dividing line. The corridor connects Kenmore to Seattle's north end and to I-405 at Bothell, and homes buffered from its traffic price measurably better than those exposed to it. Add a downtown that has been steadily rebuilt with townhomes and mixed-use projects, and Kenmore offers entry points below the single-family median that most lake cities lack.
Coverage
Service area at a glance
RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.
Bellevue, WA
ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008
Schools: Bellevue SD
Medina, WA
ZIP: 98039
Schools: Bellevue SD
Clyde Hill, WA
ZIP: 98004
Schools: Bellevue SD
Mercer Island, WA
ZIP: 98040
Schools: Mercer Island SD
Kirkland, WA
ZIPs: 98033 · 98034
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Redmond, WA
ZIPs: 98052 · 98053
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Sammamish, WA
ZIPs: 98074 · 98075
Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD
Issaquah, WA
ZIPs: 98027 · 98029
Schools: Issaquah SD
Newcastle, WA
ZIPs: 98056 · 98059
Schools: Renton SD
Woodinville, WA
ZIPs: 98072 · 98077
Schools: Northshore SD
Kenmore, WA
ZIP: 98028
Schools: Northshore SD
Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Buying in Kenmore
Kenmore buyers compete hardest for near-park and lake-proximity homes, where inventory turns over slowly and pricing rewards patience plus fast action. RexMont guides buyers through micro-market comps, corridor-noise diligence, and Northshore school verification on every purchase.
Talk to a Kenmore buyer agentSelling in Kenmore
Kenmore sellers win by pricing to their actual micro-market — a Saint Edward-adjacent home doesn't price off corridor comps, and a new townhome doesn't price off mid-century hillside sales. RexMont's listing team prepares, prices, and launches Kenmore homes against the right comparables.
Get your Kenmore home valueLive NWMLS data
Active homes for sale in Kenmore
The latest active NWMLS listings in Kenmore, refreshed hourly.
- Median price
- $950K
- Median $/sqft
- $470
- Avg days on market
- 49
- Listings for sale
- 137+
ActiveNew today$159,600
MLS# 25908437031 NE 175th Street #47
Kenmore, WA 98028
2 bd1.75 ba1,440 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Central
Early Access · First Look$920,000
MLS# 259207417526 83rd Place NE #103
Kenmore, WA 98028
3 bd3.5 ba2,350 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Central
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$1,230,000
MLS# 259094415105 85th Avenue NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
4 bd2.5 ba2,460 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere R.E. Shoreline
Early Access · First Look$1,650,000
MLS# 25923248468 NE 170th Street
Kenmore, WA 98028
4 bd2.25 ba2,201 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$1,150,000
MLS# 259093815219 78th Avenue NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
4 bd2.75 ba2,260 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Central
Active141 days active · 141 cumulative$360,000
MLS# 259144918005 83rd Avenue NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Windermere R.E. Northeast, Inc
Showing the 6 newest of 137 active homes for sale in Kenmore, pulled directly from NWMLS and refreshed hourly. See all 137 Kenmore homes for sale, each with photos, price history, and a per-listing mortgage estimate.
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Market stats reflect representative market data for Kenmore; current listings and individual neighborhoods may vary.
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Compare Kenmore to nearby markets.
Bothell Market
Kenmore's Northshore-district neighbor — newer construction and a rebuilt downtown up the SR-522 corridor.
Shoreline Market
The light-rail alternative west of Kenmore — two Link stations and Seattle-border convenience.
Woodinville Market
Wine country and acreage east of the Northshore corridor — where Kenmore move-up buyers look next.
King County Market Overview
County-wide pricing, inventory, and trend data across every King County submarket.
Kenmore Homes for Sale
Current Kenmore listings — waterfront, hillside, and townhome inventory updated from the MLS.
Kenmore Real Estate Agents
How RexMont represents Kenmore buyers and sellers across every micro-market.
FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask first.
Is Kenmore a buyer's or seller's market?
Kenmore's family tiers stay competitive because Northshore School District demand is steady and the city's lakefront position can't be replicated. Buyers find more negotiating room on homes along the busier SR-522 corridor, while quiet streets near Saint Edward State Park and the waterfront draw multiple-offer attention when priced correctly.
What is the median home price in Kenmore?
Kenmore's median listing price typically runs around $970K depending on the neighborhood and quarter. Mid-century homes on the slopes above Lake Washington anchor the mainstream tier, newer townhome communities trade below the median, and waterfront and near-park properties price well above it.
What makes Kenmore different from Bothell or Lake Forest Park?
Kenmore holds the only true north-shore Lake Washington frontage among the three, with Log Boom Park, the Kenmore Air harbor, and the Burke-Gilman Trail running through the city. It shares the Northshore School District with Bothell, so the decision usually comes down to lake access and lot character versus Bothell's newer construction and downtown energy.
What is it like living near Saint Edward State Park?
The neighborhoods bordering Saint Edward State Park are among Kenmore's most sought-after — 300+ acres of forested trails and Lake Washington shoreline effectively serve as a backyard amenity, and the restored Lodge added a destination the region now knows. Homes in this pocket price on that proximity, and inventory turns over slowly.
How current is the market data on this page?
The median price, price per square foot, and days-on-market figures refresh monthly from regional market data and are reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team. Commentary is updated as conditions change.
How does RexMont represent Kenmore buyers and sellers?
RexMont agents work Kenmore's micro-markets daily — waterfront and near-park listings, mid-century hillside homes, and SR-522 corridor townhomes each price against different comps. We verify Northshore school assignments, apply the right comparables, and negotiate from real neighborhood knowledge.
Kenmore rewards micro-market expertise.
In a city where lakefront scarcity, park-adjacent pockets, and corridor exposure each move pricing, working with agents who know which comps actually apply is worth real money. RexMont brings 1,242 Google 5-star reviews and $1B+ in closed production to every Kenmore transaction.
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