105 homes sold in South Kensington in the last year, at a typical $1.1M
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where South Kensington homes are listed.
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Houses are 99% of South Kensington’s sales, at a typical $1.1M (year to May 2026)
105 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 104 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $406MD $239
- Days to sell
- 34
- Sold over asking
- 28%
- Listings with a price cut
- 28%
Townhouses: 1 sold, typical $707K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.6 times the 2016 price
105 sales in the last year, against 157 in 2020 and a low of 82 in 2024. The typical sale went from $704K in 2016 to $1.1M.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $1.1M buys in South Kensington
Check a listing against what South Kensington homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in South Kensington are back to pre-pandemic levels, but 19% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of South Kensington’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 105 sales.
If you’re buying in South Kensington
- Shop in September. It brings about 15 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (31% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.9% of the list price on average; 26% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Spring brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
March has the most new listings (about 16 a month), but April is the most competitive: 48% of April sales close over asking. September offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (31%). December has the least competition (24%) but only about 4 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Maryland
| South Kensington now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MD now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 26% | 28% | 64% | 32% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 49% | 42% | 80% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.9% | 99.5% | 105.2% | 99.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 34 | 25 | 11 | 46 |
17 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s twice the 2021 low (8), 19% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2019’s 26.
South Kensington ranks 155th of 193 busy Maryland markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. South Kensington is one of the state’s calmer markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical South Kensington home costs about $6,541 a month
Price: South Kensington’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at South Kensington’s 0.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether South Kensington is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in March
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 4.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $1.1M home, about $9,310 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for South Kensington, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in South KensingtonTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in South Kensington.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Forest Glen, North Kensington, Wheaton and Silver Spring sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of South Kensington, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring | 444 | $632K | $348 | 33% | 40 |
| Wheaton | 304 | $548K | $311 | 43% | 40 |
| Chevy Chase | 159 | $1.3M | $477 | 24% | 43 |
| North Kensington | 108 | $689K | $333 | 30% | 38 |
| South Kensington | 105 | $1.1M | $411 | 26% | 34 |
| Forest Glen | 64 | $616K | $338 | 38% | 37 |
| Kensington | 29 | $982K | $434 | 45% | 57 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in South Kensington
What do homes sell for in South Kensington, MD?
105 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $1.1M, $411 a square foot.
Is South Kensington a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 22 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 6 sold, about 3.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.9% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in South Kensington?
March brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in South Kensington?
About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $1.1M home that’s near $9,310.
Where can I see homes for sale in South Kensington?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry South Kensington’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to South Kensington.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).