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Kearns, Utah real estate market report.
Monthly sold prices, days on market, sale-to-list ratio, and absorption rate. Updated nightly from UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors.
Updated · Sources: UtahRealEstate.com & Washington County Board of Realtors
April 2026 · Market Analysis
Kearns homes are taking longer to sell as spring buyers grow more selective.
In April 2026, Kearns homes sat on the market a median of 39 days before closing — up from 27 days in March and the slowest pace since November 2025's 45-day median. That deceleration is the defining story of this spring: 18 closings matched March's count, but buyers are taking more time to decide, and 8 of those 18 sales closed below list price compared to just 3 in March. A year ago in April 2025, the median days-on-market was 33 and the sale-to-list ratio ran at 100.9% — today's 99.29% ratio and longer hold times signal a modest but real shift in negotiating conditions.
Market pulse
Median days-on-market in Kearns has been volatile over the past six months: it compressed to just 9 days in December 2025, rebounded to 21 days in January, dipped again to 10 days in February, climbed to 27 days in March, and reached 39 days in April — the widest spread in this run. Active inventory has held relatively steady, moving from 35 homes in January to 39 in February, back to 35 in March, and down slightly to 32 in April, so the slower pace is less about a supply glut and more about buyer hesitation. The sale-to-list ratio has drifted from 101.02% in January to 99.29% in April, and the share of homes closing below list price rose from 3 out of 18 in March to 8 out of 18 in April. New listings came in at 17 in April, roughly in line with the 15–22 range seen since November, keeping supply from tightening further.
Mortgage context
The 30-year fixed rate now sits at 6.625%, up 0.375 pp from 6.25% thirty days ago, and has climbed 0.43 pp from February's monthly average of 6.19% — the low point of the past six months. That rate trajectory is compressing buyer purchasing power in a market like Kearns where most activity clusters in the $400K–$500K range, and FHA buyers at 6.0% or VA borrowers at 6.25% have a meaningful cost advantage over conventional financing right now.
Payment math
On a median-priced home today, P&I lands at $2,149/mo at 6.625% — $83/mo more than 30 days ago at 6.25%, and $96/mo above the February low when rates averaged 6.19% and P&I would have been $2,053.
If you're buying
Target homes that have been listed 45 days or more — in April, the under-$400K segment carried a median DOM of 57 days and a sale-to-list ratio well below the overall market, meaning sellers in that band are more likely to negotiate. Hoffman Heights specifically showed a median DOM of 52 days in April with a median sale of $379,000, which is worth watching for buyers who want established neighborhood character without the premium of newer Suncrest or Skyview Sub inventory. If you're using conventional financing, compare your payment against FHA (6.0%) or VA (6.25%) options — the $96/mo gap versus February's rate environment is real money over a 30-year term.
If you're selling
With 8 of 18 April closings landing below list price, pricing to last spring's 100.9% sale-to-list environment will leave your home sitting — the market has moved. Sellers in Hoffman Heights in particular should note that the subdivision's April median sale of $379,000 came in below the overall Kearns median of $419,500, so condition and presentation matter more than they did a year ago. If your home needs cosmetic work, price it to reflect that now rather than chasing the market down with a price reduction; the one price-change sale in April took longer and likely netted less than a correctly priced listing would have.
Outlook
Over the next 60–90 days, Kearns is likely to see continued moderate inventory as the spring listing season runs its course — shoulder-season snowmelt typically brings more sellers to market in Salt Lake County through May and June, which could push active counts back toward the 39–45 range seen last spring and summer. If the 30-year rate holds above 6.5%, buyers priced out of Draper or South Jordan will continue to look at Kearns as a value alternative along the I-215 corridor, but they'll be more deliberate than they were in early 2026. Sellers who price accurately and close before summer rate uncertainty sets in are better positioned than those waiting for a demand spike that the current rate environment doesn't support.
Watch for
If the 30-year fixed rate crosses 7.0%, expect Kearns' median DOM to push past 50 days and the sale-to-list ratio to slip below 98%, as the under-$400K segment — already sitting at 57-day median DOM in April — absorbs the sharpest affordability hit.
"Kearns' spring slowdown: more days, more choices, tighter buyer math."
Common questions about Kearns this month
Is Kearns a buyer's or seller's market in April 2026? ▾
It's a transitional market leaning slightly toward buyers. The absorption rate of 1.78 months still favors sellers in aggregate, but 8 of 18 closings came in below list price and the median days-on-market rose to 39 days — both signs that buyers have more room to negotiate than they did in January, when the sale-to-list ratio was 101.02%.
Why are homes taking longer to sell in Kearns this spring? ▾
The primary driver is affordability pressure: the 30-year rate has climbed 0.43 pp from February's 6.19% low to today's 6.625%, adding $96/mo in P&I on a median-priced home. That's enough to push some buyers to the sidelines or into longer decision cycles, particularly in the under-$400K segment where median DOM hit 57 days in April.
What's happening in Hoffman Heights specifically? ▾
Hoffman Heights was the most active subdivision in April with 6 closings, but its median sale price of $379,000 and median DOM of 52 days both trailed the broader Kearns market. That gap suggests the neighborhood's older, more entry-level stock is feeling affordability pressure more acutely than mid-range homes in areas like Suncrest or Skyview Sub.
How does Kearns compare to nearby markets for buyers priced out of Draper or South Jordan? ▾
Kearns remains one of the more accessible Salt Lake County options along the I-215 corridor, with a median sale price of $419,500 in April versus significantly higher medians in Draper and South Jordan. The trade-off is older housing stock and longer commute times to Silicon Slopes tech employers, but for buyers prioritizing price per square foot, Kearns continues to offer relative value.
Should I wait for rates to drop before buying in Kearns? ▾
Rates have moved from 6.19% in February to 6.625% today, and the near-term trajectory is uncertain — May's monthly average is tracking at 6.51%, which is still above February's low. Waiting for a significant rate drop while inventory stays lean (32 active listings in April) carries its own risk; a rate dip tends to bring more competing buyers back quickly. FHA (6.0%) and VA (6.25%) options currently offer a meaningful payment advantage for eligible buyers.
Number of Listings
Active inventory · new listings · sold per month
Listing Prices
Active median list · new median list · sold median sale
Absorption Rate
Months of supply — active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate
Sale-to-List Ratio
Close price ÷ original list — buyer/seller leverage
Days on Market
Median days from listing to close
Price Volume
Total dollar volume — active · new · sold per month
April 2026 cohort breakdown
Distribution of what closed last month — by price band, sale-vs-list outcome, and top subdivisions.
How sales priced vs asking
18 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 39 · 25th percentile 17 · 75th percentile 69
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
1 of 18 sold homes had at least one price change while listed. Lower = sellers are pricing right the first time.
Sales by price band
Closed-price bucket → sold count and median days to contract
Top subdivisions this month
Ranked by closed count
- 1. Hoffman Heights 6 sold · $379K · 52d
- 2. Park 2 sold · $455K · 39d
- 3. Ark Subdivision 1 sold · $624K · 45d
- 4. Suncrest No 5 1 sold · $505K · 6d
- 5. Skyview Sub 1 sold · $450K · 2d
April 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 15 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Apr-26 | Apr-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 18 | 17 | +5.88% | 59 | 44 | +34.09% |
| Median Sale Price | $419,500 | $415,000 | +1.08% | $428,042 | $421,527 | +1.55% |
| Median DOM | 39 | 33 | +18.18% | 26 | 25 | +4.00% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.29% | 100.90% | -1.60% | 99.73% | 100.09% | -0.36% |
Sources: UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors, aggregated by Best Utah Real Estate. Sale-to-list ratio compares closing price to the final list price (post-reduction). Absorption rate = active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate.