Is Kentwood, LA 70444 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Kentwood is a balanced market. With about 4.9 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Kentwood housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Kentwood, LA 70444 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 123 days and there were 4.9 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (207 days then) and the median sale price rose 43% to $444,808. Overall, Kentwood is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Tangipahoa Parish, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Loranger 70446 (35% sold over asking) and Tickfaw 70466 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Kentwood real estate
Is Kentwood a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.9 months of supply in Kentwood, LA 70444 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 Kentwood?
The typical home went under contract in 123 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Kentwood sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Kentwood?
About 0.41% of a home’s value a year in Tangipahoa Parish, or roughly $1,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Kentwood?
The median sale price was $444,808 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $185 per square foot.
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