Leavenworth, KS
The Leavenworth KS real estate market is one of the most distinctive in the Kansas City metro: the oldest city in Kansas, anchored by Fort Leavenworth, with housing that runs from nineteenth-century homes and early-twentieth-century bungalows near the historic downtown to newer construction on the city’s west and south sides. This page is where we publish the actual numbers — closed sales, median prices, and inventory pulled directly from Heartland MLS — along with what they mean if you are buying or selling here. Still deciding whether the town itself is the right fit? Start with our complete Living in Leavenworth, KS guide, then come back here for the market.
LEAVENWORTH, KS MARKET AT A GLANCE
Leavenworth, KS Real Estate Market: Current Numbers
These figures come straight from Heartland MLS closed-sale records for Leavenworth — the same data we use to price our own listings, not a portal estimate.
| METRIC | JUNE 2026 | 2026 YTD (JAN–JUN) |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 55 | 223 |
| Median sold price | $279,000 | $257,200 |
| Sold price range | $105,000–$725,000 | $40,000–$1,195,000 |
| Active listings now | 92 (median list price $268,750) | |
| Months of inventory | ≈2.5 | |
Source: Heartland MLS residential closed sales, Leavenworth, KS (postal city). Pulled and verified by Nelson Home Group, July 18, 2026.
Two things stand out in the mid-2026 data. First, prices firmed as the season peaked: homes that closed January through May had a median of $250,000, while June closings came in at $279,000. Second, the market is seller-leaning overall at about 2.5 months of inventory, but that average hides a real split. The heart of the market — roughly $150,000 to $350,000 — is tight, while the segment above $350,000 carries nearly four months of supply. Sellers in the middle bands still hold the leverage; buyers shopping the upper tier have more choices and more room to negotiate than the headline number suggests.
What Your Budget Buys in Leavenworth, KS
Here is how the first half of 2026 actually broke down, band by band, with real closed-sale counts.
Mostly older bungalows and small ranches in the historic core and surrounding blocks, including Days Subdivision. Many need work — this is where investors and hands-on buyers compete, and where some of Leavenworth's oldest housing stock is concentrated.
The volume heart of the market: updated bungalows, mid-century ranches, and 1.5-story homes across established neighborhoods, with closings this year in areas like Fackler's and Maplewood. About 2.1 months of supply here — move-in-ready homes draw fast attention.
The fastest band in Leavenworth at roughly 1.4 months of inventory. Three- and four-bedroom homes in neighborhoods like Shenandoah, Hometown Village, and Park Ten Estates. If you are shopping here, come pre-approved — well-priced listings do not wait.
Newer construction and larger homes in Highland Pointe, Woods on Muncie, Branches, Whispering Hills, and West Glen, with 2026 closings reaching $1,195,000. Nearly four months of supply gives buyers genuine negotiating room in this tier.
Neighborhood names above are drawn from Heartland MLS subdivision records for Leavenworth closings, January–June 2026.
Buying a Home in Leavenworth, KS: How to Win
Strategy in Leavenworth depends on which market you are actually in. Between $150,000 and $350,000, inventory is tight enough that preparation decides outcomes: get fully pre-approved before you tour, know your ceiling in advance, and be ready to move within days on a well-priced listing — especially in the $250,000–$350,000 band, where supply is thinnest. Above $350,000, the calculus flips. With almost four months of inventory, you can compare homes, negotiate on price and concessions, and let overpriced listings season. Either way, start with our guide to buying and run the numbers with our mortgage calculator so your offer strategy is grounded in real payments, not list prices.
VA Buyers: Leavenworth Fits the Benefit Well
Fort Leavenworth sits directly adjacent to the city, and with a first-half 2026 median sold price of $257,200, Leavenworth is one of the most affordable VA-friendly markets in the KC metro. Buyers with full VA entitlement can generally purchase with zero down, subject to qualification and appraisal; partial-entitlement buyers may be subject to county loan limits. Nelson Home Group is led by a 21-year Air Force veteran, and our VA loan specialists close these transactions every month — including PCS timelines.
Call 816-680-6624 to get pre-approved before you start searching.
Selling Your Home in Leavenworth, KS
If your home sits in the $150,000–$350,000 range, you are selling into the strongest part of the Leavenworth market — but leverage only converts to dollars with correct pricing and real marketing. Above $350,000, the data says patience and precision matter: nearly four months of competing supply means presentation and pricing discipline separate homes that sell from homes that sit. Our marketing approach is built around that difference, and a professional home valuation tells you where your home actually lands in today's bands. Leavenworth sellers also come to us with complicated situations: we recently helped an out-of-state heir sell an inherited Leavenworth home through probate at full asking price, entirely remotely. When you want the team Kansas City voters rate highest handling it, meet the best real estate agent near Leavenworth, KS.
Property Taxes and the Cost of Owning in Leavenworth, KS
Kansas assesses residential property at 11.5 percent of appraised value, and your bill is that assessed value multiplied by the local mill levies. In practice, property-tax analyses such as Ownwell put the effective rate in the city of Leavenworth at roughly 1.4 percent of market value — higher than typical Missouri-side rates in the metro. On the first-half 2026 median sold price of $257,200, that works out to approximately $3,600 per year, though your exact bill depends on your address and current levies. Leavenworth sits in Leavenworth County; verify any specific property through the Leavenworth County appraiser and treasurer before you buy. Kansas real-estate taxes are paid in arrears, so purchase contracts customarily handle them with a proration or seller credit at closing — the exact treatment follows your contract and closing statement.
Schools and Boundaries: Verify Before You Offer
The city is primarily served by Leavenworth USD 453, which holds a Purple Star School of Kansas designation for its support of military-connected families; some addresses in the wider Leavenworth postal area fall in neighboring districts, and Fort Leavenworth operates its own USD 207 schools through ninth grade. School boundaries do not follow city limits or postal addresses, and assignments can change, so always verify the assigned school for a specific property with the district and review objective data on the KSDE report card site before you offer. School district information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any district. For a fuller picture of the town itself, our Leavenworth lifestyle guide covers schools, commutes, and daily life in depth.
Frequently Asked Questions: Buying and Selling in Leavenworth, KS
Is Leavenworth, KS a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Leavenworth is a moderately seller-leaning market with clear pockets of leverage on both sides. As of July 18, 2026, the city has about 2.5 months of inventory based on 92 active listings against 223 closed sales in the first half of 2026 (Heartland MLS). The $250,000–$350,000 range is the tightest at roughly 1.4 months of supply, while homes above $350,000 carry closer to 3.8 months, giving buyers more room to negotiate at the top of the market.
How long does it take to sell a house in Leavenworth, KS?
It depends heavily on price point. In the first half of 2026, the $250,000–$350,000 band moved fastest, with only about 1.4 months of inventory, and the $150,000–$250,000 band was close behind at about 2.1 months. Above $350,000, supply runs closer to 3.8 months, so well-priced homes still sell but sellers should plan for a longer marketing window and sharper pricing.
What price range sells fastest in Leavenworth right now?
The $250,000–$350,000 range. In the first half of 2026, 62 homes closed in that band while only 14 were listed for sale as of mid-July, which works out to roughly 1.4 months of inventory, which is the tightest segment of the Leavenworth market (Heartland MLS, pulled by Nelson Home Group, July 18, 2026).
Can I buy a home in Leavenworth, KS with a VA loan?
Yes, and Leavenworth is one of the most natural VA markets in the Kansas City metro because Fort Leavenworth sits directly adjacent to the city. Veterans and active-duty buyers with full VA entitlement can generally purchase with no down payment, subject to qualification and appraisal; buyers with partial entitlement may be subject to county loan limits. With a first-half 2026 median sold price of $257,200, most of the Leavenworth market is comfortably within reach for VA buyers. Nelson Home Group is led by a 21-year Air Force veteran and works with VA buyers every month.
What are property taxes like in Leavenworth, KS?
Kansas assesses residential property at 11.5 percent of appraised value before local mill levies are applied. Property-tax analyses such as Ownwell place the effective rate in the city of Leavenworth at roughly 1.4 percent of market value, which on the city's first-half 2026 median sold price of $257,200 works out to approximately $3,600 per year. Your exact bill depends on the appraised value and the mill levies for your specific address, so verify through the Leavenworth County appraiser before you buy.
What does it cost to sell a home in Leavenworth, KS?
Real estate commissions are fully negotiable and are agreed to in writing before we list your home. Beyond compensation, typical seller costs in Leavenworth include title and closing fees, any negotiated buyer concessions, and prorated property taxes. We walk every seller through a net sheet before listing so you know what you are likely to walk away with, not just what the home might sell for.
How do I start buying a home in Leavenworth, KS?
Start with financing before you start touring. Get pre-approved first, especially if you are using a VA loan and timing a PCS move, so you can act quickly when the right home lists. Then define your target price band and neighborhoods. Nelson Home Group can set up automated MLS alerts for Leavenworth and walk you through offer strategy band by band. Call 816-680-6624 to get started.
Browse Homes for Sale in Leavenworth, KS — Live MLS Listings
Updated daily from Heartland MLS. Call us at 816-680-6624 or click any listing to schedule a showing. You can also use our full home search to set up automated alerts for Leavenworth.
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