Kennett Square, PA Housing Market Report — May 2026
Kennett Square — the "Mushroom Capital" — combines a walkable historic borough, Kennett Consolidated schools, and Longwood Gardens proximity for a distinctive southern Chester County market.
Key Metrics
Data period: May 2026 (a completed month). Source: Bright MLS, compiled by Saiid Zamani. Coverage: Residential closed sales in the named Pennsylvania municipality and ZIP codes. Method: Figures are compiled from Bright MLS closed-sale records for the stated period and cover residential property only. Median values are not seasonally adjusted; small municipalities can show large month-to-month swings on low sale counts. Data is reported for a completed period and is not a live feed.
Buyer Takeaway
Borough vs Kennett Township changes lot size and tax math materially. Pick your priority before touring.
Seller Takeaway
Walk-to-State-Street homes and any Longwood-area properties carry premium pricing. Lean into the borough's restaurant scene.
Neighborhood Notes
Borough streets near State and Union, plus newer construction in Kennett Township, are the most active sub-markets.