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

Kenosha is currently a seller's market with 2.2 months of supply. 34.1% of homes sell above asking price, and 50.6% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Kenosha is 76/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Kenosha?

The median home price in Kenosha is $283,750, up 17.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $182. Homes sell in a median of 48 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Kenosha, Wisconsin?

On a $283,750 home in Kenosha, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,513 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $22,700 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,514, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,014 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Kenosha listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,513 on a $283,750 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 $7,514–$5,014 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Kenosha currently spends 48 days on the market before going under contract. 50.6% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 20.4% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Wisconsin?

No. Wisconsin 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 $283,750 home, that could save you up to $5,014.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Wisconsin. 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 $8,513 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Kenosha, Wisconsin?

The median home in Kenosha sells for $283,750 with prices up 17.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,513 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,014.

Kenosha Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

76out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

76/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Kenosha favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 15% below the Wisconsin average of 2.6.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 17.3% year-over-year — vs. +11.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.5% below list. Wisconsin average is 98.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

34.1% of homes selling above list price — 23% above the Wisconsin average of 27.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

48 median days on market — 19 days faster than the Wisconsin average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50.6% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 39.2% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

20.4% of listings have dropped their price. Wisconsin average is 14.6%.

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.

$283,750

+17.3%

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$182

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.5%

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.

2.2

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

34.1%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

20.4%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50.6%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$254,900 → $283,750

▲11.3%

$280K$260K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Kenosha?

The average Kenosha homeowner saves $5,014 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $283,750 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value

Your Kenosha home value

$283,750

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,513

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Kenosha in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,513 with a traditional 3% commission on a $283,750 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,513	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,9452.8% avg	$5,675~2% avg	$5,675~2% avg	$7,9452.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,256	$4,256	$4,256	$4,256
Total cost	$20,714	$13,430	$10,930	$12,201
Net proceeds	$263,036	$270,320	$272,820	$271,549
You save	—	$5,014	$7,514	$8,513No support