Is Kenosha, WI 53142 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Kenosha is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 56% 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 86% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #49 of 319 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 August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Kenosha housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 56% of homes in Kenosha, WI 53142 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 94 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (58% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 14% to $364,842. Overall, Kenosha is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Kenosha County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Kenosha ranks #49 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Twin Lakes 53181 (30% sold over asking) or Silver Lake 53170 (36% sold over asking).
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Questions about Kenosha real estate
Is Kenosha a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Kenosha, WI 53142 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 Kenosha?
The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Kenosha sell over asking?
56% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Kenosha?
About 1.57% of a home’s value a year in Kenosha County, or roughly $6,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Kenosha?
The median sale price was $364,842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $202 per square foot.
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