Is Kenmare a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Kenmare is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.5% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Kenmare is 44/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Kenmare?

The median home price in Kenmare is $129,950, down 36.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $73. Homes sell in a median of 244 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Kenmare, North Dakota?

On a $129,950 home in Kenmare, a traditional listing agent charges around $3,899 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $10,396 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $2,900, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $400 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Kenmare agent?

A traditional Kenmare listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $3,899 on a $129,950 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $2,900–$400 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Kenmare?

The median home in Kenmare currently spends 244 days on the market before going under contract. At a 97.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 60% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in North Dakota?

No. North Dakota does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $129,950 home, that could save you up to $400.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in North Dakota. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $3,899 commission.

National/North Dakota

Kenmare, ND

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Kenmare, North Dakota?

The median home in Kenmare sells for $129,950 with prices down 36.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $3,899 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $400.

Kenmare Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

44out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

44/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Kenmare market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Price drops are common, so pricing accurately from the start is critical. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 32% above the North Dakota average of 1.9.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 36.6% year-over-year — vs. +6.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.5% below list. North Dakota average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the North Dakota average of 10.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

244 median days on market — 172 days slower than the North Dakota average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 9.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

60% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. North Dakota average is 9.5%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$129,950

-36.6%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

244

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$73

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

97.5%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

2.5

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

60%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$125,000 → $129,950

▲4.0%

$200K$100K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Kenmare?

The average Kenmare homeowner saves $400 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $129,950 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.3% of your home value

Your Kenmare home value

$129,950

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$3,899

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Kenmare?

The total cost to sell a house in Kenmare in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $3,899 with a traditional 3% commission on a $129,950 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$3,899	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$3,6392.8% avg	$2,599~2% avg	$2,599~2% avg	$3,6392.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$1,949	$1,949	$1,949	$1,949
Total cost	$9,487	$8,047	$5,547	$5,588
Net proceeds	$120,463	$121,903	$124,403	$124,362
You save	—	$400	$2,900	$3,899No support