Is Kent City, MI 49330 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Kent City is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 40% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #98 of 506 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Kent City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Kent City, MI 49330 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 6 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 43%, homes sold faster (10 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $344,801. Overall, Kent City is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Kent County, homes here sell faster than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sand Lake 49343 (22% sold over asking) or Caledonia 49316 (28% sold over asking), while Wyoming 49509 (63% sold over asking) and Grand Rapids 49507 (59% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Kent City real estate
Is Kent City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Kent City, MI 49330 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Kent City?
The typical home went under contract in 6 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Kent City sell over asking?
40% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Kent City?
About 1.11% of a home’s value a year in Kent County, or roughly $4,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Kent City?
The median sale price was $344,801 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $185 per square foot.
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