Data period: May 2026 · Source: Bright MLS · Compiled by Saiid Zamani

    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

    $555,000Median Sale Price · +5.5% YoY
    16 daysMedian Days on Market
    101.0%List-to-Sale Ratio
    Price per Sq Ft · Median$265/sqft
    Months of Inventory · Supply2.1 months
    Closed Sales · May 202638
    New Listings · May 202645
    School District · Chester CountyKennett Consolidated SD

    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.

    Kennett Square Market FAQs

    As of May 2026, the median sale price in Kennett Square, PA (19348) is approximately $555,000, a +5.5% change year-over-year based on Bright MLS closed-sales data.

    Well-priced homes in Kennett Square have a median of 16 days days on market with a 101.0% list-to-sale price ratio — meaning sellers are typically receiving very close to (or above) asking when the home is prepared and priced correctly.

    Kennett Square currently sits at 2.1 months months of inventory. Under 4 months is broadly considered a seller's market, 4–6 is balanced, and over 6 favors buyers. Combined with the 101.0% list-to-sale ratio, Kennett Square continues to favor well-prepared sellers in 2026.

    Saiid Zamani publishes monthly Bright MLS market updates for Kennett Square and the surrounding Chester County. Call 484-597-6868 or email saiid@zamanirealestate.com for a free home-value report customized to your street and school feeder.