Kensington, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,150,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Kensington has 4 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,150,000, typically selling in about 5 days.
Kensington Market Analysis
Buyers in Kensington, CA are looking at a median list price of $1.1M. Per square foot, the median stands at $575. Since February, the median price has moved down about 22.7% to $1.4M as of July.
It takes about 15 days for the typical home here to go under contract. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Kensington, CA has 4 active listings on the market right now. 4 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days. Inventory here is almost entirely single family homes.
Kensington Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 1.0 months of supply, and the typical home sells in about 5 days. Sellers can price with confidence, while buyers should arrive pre-approved and ready to decide quickly.
Median Home Price
$1.15M
↑ 13% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
1.0 months of supply
Tight Supply4 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 1.0 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~5 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling extremely fast, so expect multiple offers, quick decisions, and limited room to negotiate. Homes are moving 26% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Kensington
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
85%
Homeowners
15%
Renters
Homeownership is 29.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
2,131 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices increase with bedroom count, though premiums vary by size.
Each additional bedroom adds about $50K in value on average.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Kensington, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Kensington, CA?
The median list price in Kensington is $1,150,000 as of August 2026, based on 4 active listings.
Is Kensington a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Kensington currently reads as a strong seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 1.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Kensington?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 15 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 5 days.
Are home prices in Kensington going up or down?
The median sale price in Kensington is up about 13.2% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Kensington, CA?
There are 4 homes for sale in Kensington right now, including 1 listed within the last week.