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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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Median Listing Price
$965K
Price per Sq Ft
$477
Days on Market
39 days
School District
Northshore SD

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.

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Selling 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.

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Active homes for sale in Kenmore

The latest active NWMLS listings in Kenmore, refreshed hourly.

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Median price
$965K
Median $/sqft
$477
Avg days on market
39
Listings for sale
138+

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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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 1,235 Google 5-star reviews and $1B+ in closed production to every Kenmore transaction.

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