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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for July 2026. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Kensington real estate market. *
Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).
Kensington currently tilts toward sellers, with the market gauge reading 26 on the seller’s side. Even so, buyers have more leverage than in past years because supply has grown and homes are taking longer to sell. Compared with Brooklyn overall, Kensington has a higher months of supply at 10.1 versus 7.5, signaling more options locally.
In this rolling three-month view through May 2026, prices have pushed noticeably higher even as activity has cooled. The typical home value is up about 46% year over year, while homes sold have dropped more than 40% over the same window.
Inventory trends help explain this mixed picture. Months of supply has surged more than threefold year over year to 10.1 months, and median days on market has jumped to 170 days, far longer than a year ago, pointing to slower-moving listings. The share of homes selling above list has edged slightly lower to about a quarter of sales, and the average sale-to-list ratio has slipped just under 99%, suggesting sellers are negotiating more than before. At the same time, active listings are down modestly from last year, so the added breathing room comes more from slower demand than a flood of new properties. Whether you are a buyer trying to time your move or a seller navigating these shifting signals, Agent Pronto can connect you with a Kensington agent who understands this market.
Kensington offers residents a friendly, walkable community with tree-lined streets, local shops and cafes, and easy access to parks and transit.
Kensington offers a quieter, more residential feel than nearby Park Slope or Williamsburg, while still keeping you connected to the rest of Brooklyn. Tree-lined blocks of prewar co-ops, single-family homes, and walk-up apartments give the area a neighborly character that appeals to long-time residents and newcomers alike.
At the heart of daily life is Cortelyou Road, just across the border in Ditmas Park, with its cafes, restaurants, and weekly Cortelyou Greenmarket. Residents often head to sprawling Prospect Park for jogging, playgrounds, and cultural events, while Green-Wood Cemetery offers peaceful walking paths and skyline views. Local schools such as P.S. 130 The Parkside and neighborhood mainstays like the Kensington Library reinforce the strong community focus.
Transit access is a major draw. The F and G trains at Church Avenue and the Q at Beverley Road and Cortelyou Road put Midtown, Lower Manhattan and other parts of the borough within easy reach. That combination of accessibility and low-key atmosphere continues to attract buyers looking for value compared with trendier nearby neighborhoods.
With prices and demand shifting across Brooklyn, timing and preparation are key. Whether you are planning to buy in Kensington or ready to list your home, Agent Pronto can connect you with a local real estate expert who understands how to position you for success on today’s market.
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