Active Listings
135
⇧ 11.6% vs 121 last year
Fairwood (Fair Wood)
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The KENT, WA real estate market (98042) currently shows 135 active listings, with 52 pending sales. Homes are averaging 42 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 14 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 42 days on market compared to 30 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 5.3% year-over-year, from $758,225 to $798,713.
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 | 123 | $100,810,800 | $778,713 | $819,600 |
| 98031 | Kent, WA 98031 | 4.6 mi | 44 | $31,428,848 | $698,975 | $714,292 |
| 98092 | Auburn, WA 98092 | 5.3 mi | 98 | $85,885,632 | $754,975 | $876,384 |
| 98010 | Black Diamond, WA 98010 | 6.5 mi | 60 | $54,144,420 | $749,475 | $902,407 |
| 98055 | Renton, WA 98055 | 7.0 mi | 29 | $17,106,230 | $500,000 | $589,870 |
| 98038 | Maple Valley, WA 98038 | 8.4 mi | 45 | $37,634,445 | $760,000 | $836,321 |
| 98059 | Renton, WA 98059 | 9.0 mi | 80 | $94,941,840 | $875,000 | $1,186,773 |
| 98198 | Seattle, WA 98198 | 9.3 mi | 59 | $30,889,214 | $492,000 | $523,546 |
| 98003 | Federal Way, WA 98003 | 10.2 mi | 82 | $45,283,598 | $525,000 | $552,239 |
| 98056 | Renton, WA 98056 | 10.8 mi | 79 | $87,993,360 | $839,475 | $1,113,840 |
| 98178 | Seattle, WA 98178 | 11.1 mi | 71 | $59,644,402 | $707,450 | $840,062 |
| 98390 | Sumner, WA 98390 | 11.8 mi | 17 | $11,598,794 | $550,000 | $682,282 |
| 98168 | Seattle, WA 98168 | 12.2 mi | 55 | $34,182,665 | $599,000 | $621,503 |
As of February 2026, there are 135 active listings in KENT, WA (zip code 98042), compared to 121 the prior year.
The median listing price in KENT, WA 98042 is $798,713 as of February 2026, a 5.3% increase from $758,225 the prior year.
Homes in KENT, WA 98042 spend an average of 42 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 30 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, KENT, WA 98042 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 14 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 42 days on market compared to 30 days last year.
With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in KENT, WA 98042 save an estimated $15,974 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $798,713. 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.