Kentwood Housing Update: Prices Edge Up as Inventory Stays Tight
Kentwood, MI – March 15, 2026 – Home prices are steady to higher, with limited inventory and new builds shaping early spring activity.
Kentwood housing market snapshot
- Median sale price: $332K in February 2026, roughly flat year over year.
- Average home value: about $320K, up 4.2% from a year ago.
- Homes typically pending in around 19 days.
- Market conditions continue to favor sellers.
Early spring activity in Kentwood, MI points to a competitive but stabilizing market. Recent data show median sale prices near $332,000 in February, while Zillow’s home value index places the typical home around $320,000, up modestly from last year. Inventory remains relatively tight, helping keep marketing times short.
Redfin reports dozens of homes sold in the past month, with many properties receiving multiple offers. Realtor.com currently characterizes the area as a seller’s market, reflecting steady demand compared with available listings.
What’s for sale now
Active listings range from entry-level condos and smaller single-family homes under $300K to new-construction builds priced from the mid-$400Ks to upper-$500Ks. Recent examples on the market include:
- Two- and three-bedroom homes under $300K, often updated and moving quickly.
- New-construction plans around $415K–$470K with three to four bedrooms.
- Move-in-ready single-family homes near $330K–$350K.
Buyers seeking affordability are still finding options below $300K, though supply in that range is limited and competition can be strong.
Development outlook
State-backed investment continues to influence the broader Kent County housing picture. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority previously approved funding for rehabilitation of an existing townhouse community in Kentwood, adding to the area’s longer-term supply pipeline. Larger single-family developments approved in recent years are expected to come online in phases, supporting gradual inventory growth.
Are you seeing more listings or more competition in your neighborhood this spring?
Sources
https://www.redfin.com/city/10896/MI/Kentwood/housing-market
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/25383/kentwood-mi/
https://www.realtor.com/local/market/michigan/kent-county/kentwood
https://www.redfin.com/city/10896/MI/Kentwood
https://www.michigan.gov/mshda/about/press-releases/2025/07/22/mshda-board-approves-funding-for-housing-in-kent-and-wayne-counties