Stephanie Dalton
Bean Group Agent
Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Keene
New Hampshire
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Homes for sale in Keene
Orientation
Keene at a glance
Where Keene sits and how it's laid out — the things most people want to know first.
Location & government
- Municipal type
- City
- County
- Cheshire County
- Local market
- Greater Keene
- New Hampshire region
- Monadnock Region
Community profile
- Land area
- 37.1 sq mi
- Population
- 22,939
- People per square mile
- 618.3
Population and geography: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census. QuickFacts
Market update
Keene Housing Market Update
July 2026 · Current as of August 5, 2026 · Single-family residences
$385,000
Median sale price, year to date
+4.1% vs the same period one year earlier
89
Homes sold, year to date
−21.2% vs the same period one year earlier
92
Homes under contract, year to date
−25.2% vs the same period one year earlier
24
Homes for sale in July 2026
+20.0% vs the same period one year earlier
Through July 2026, the year-to-date median sale price in Keene was $385,000, 4.1% higher than the same period a year earlier, while year-to-date closed sales were 21.2% lower and year-to-date pending sales were 25.2% lower.
In July 2026, there were 21 new listings and 24 homes for sale, compared with 20 and 20 in July 2025, and months supply of inventory stood at 1.7.
| Metric | July 2026 | July 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 23 | 23 | 0.0% |
| Median sales price | $390,000 | $395,000 | −1.3% |
| Median list price | $389,000 | $384,900 | +1.1% |
| Volume of closed sales | $9,752,700 | $9,533,800 | +2.3% |
| Days on market until sale | 15 | 11 | +36.4% |
| Pending sales | 16 | 15 | +6.7% |
| Months supply of inventory | 1.7 | 1.2 | +41.7% |
| New listings | 21 | 20 | +5.0% |
| Inventory of homes for sale | 24 | 20 | +20.0% |
| Percent of original list price received | 98.7% | 101.9% | −3.1% |
| Metric | Year to date through July 2026 | Year to date through July 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 89 | 113 | −21.2% |
| Median sales price | $385,000 | $370,000 | +4.1% |
| Median list price | $387,000 | $379,000 | +2.1% |
| Volume of closed sales | $37,050,100 | $44,928,384 | −17.5% |
| Days on market until sale | 22 | 19 | +15.8% |
| Pending sales | 92 | 123 | −25.2% |
| New listings | 116 | 135 | −14.1% |
| Percent of original list price received | 97.6% | 99.6% | −2.0% |
Source: New Hampshire REALTORS® Local Market Update — July 2026, Keene, Single Family Residence. Data from PrimeMLS and ShowingTime Plus. Current as of August 5, 2026. View the Keene report or browse the New Hampshire REALTORS® report library.
Median sales price does not account for seller concessions and/or downpayment assistance.
Percentage changes are calculated using rounded figures and can sometimes look extreme due to small sample sizes.
These are periodic published statistics for a defined reporting period, not live MLS counts of what is on the market right now.
Housing
Housing around Keene
ZIP-area estimates for the area around Keene. Background context, not a valuation and not current listing data.
- Median home value
- $251,915
- Median gross rent
- $1,342/mo
- Housing units
- 9,399
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
- Average commute
- 17.2 min
Where Keene sits
Straight-line distances
Straight-line distances from the town centre; actual travel varies.
- Manchester, NH
- 42 mi
- Boston, MA
- 74 mi
- Portsmouth, NH
- 77 mi
- Nearest passenger rail — Brattleboro, VT
- 15 mi
Brattleboro, VT is served by Amtrak Vermonter. Check current schedules with the operator.
Sold comparables
Recently sold in Keene
Closed sales are the clearest read on what buyers are actually paying in Keene.
Local expertise
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Proximity
Nearby municipalities
Listed by straight-line distance from Keene.
FAQ
Keene real estate questions
Where is Keene, New Hampshire?
Keene is an incorporated city in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, in the Monadnock Region. Recorded land area is 37.1 square miles.
How far is Keene from other New Hampshire and New England reference points?
Straight-line orientation distances from the city centre: Manchester, NH 42 mi, Boston, MA 74 mi, Portsmouth, NH 77 mi. Nearest passenger rail station: Brattleboro, VT, 15 mi. These are straight-line estimates, not road distances and not drive times.
What housing estimates are available for the Keene area?
For the ZIP area around Keene: median home value $251,915, median gross rent $1,342 per month. ZIP-area estimate — background context, not a current sale price and not a valuation.
How many people live in Keene?
Keene has a population of about 22,939 and roughly 618.3 people per square mile.
Which municipalities are near Keene?
By straight-line distance, the nearest incorporated municipalities are Roxbury (4.1 mi), Swanzey (5.0 mi), Marlborough (5.6 mi), Surry (6.6 mi), Sullivan (6.6 mi). Proximity order is geographic only and does not imply shared borders or any ranking.
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