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How Leavenworth, KS homes should be priced in May 2026

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Pricing is the decision that sets everything else in motion. Last month in Leavenworth, KS, the median sold price was $267,000 and homes closed at 98.4% of asking, which tells me buyers are still responding to homes that are priced with ...
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The latest closings point to careful pricing, not guesswork

Pricing is the decision that sets everything else in motion. Last month in Leavenworth, KS, the median sold price was $267,000 and homes closed at 98.4% of asking, which tells me buyers are still responding to homes that are priced with care.
Recent closings landed at 98.4% of asking. That is the kind of detail I pay close attention to, because it shows how much room there is, or is not, for a seller to push beyond the market. A $267,000 median sold price also gives me a clean reference point for conversations about list strategy in Leavenworth, KS. I would not start with optimism alone I would start with where buyers actually closed last month. Price to attract attention, not to chase it later. Keep your launch tight. Respond quickly if traffic is strong, because the market is still rewarding homes that meet buyers where they are.
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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Police Job Fair

The Leavenworth Police Department will host a career and job fair at 8 a.m. at the Justice Center, 601 S 3rd St Ste 2055. People interested in becoming a police officer can complete several early hiring steps in one visit, including the physical agility test, written test, first interview, and criminal history portion of the process. For local residents exploring public service careers, this event offers a direct and practical starting point.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

City Study Session

A Leavenworth City Commission study session is scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Fifth Street. Study sessions may be held on the third Tuesday of the month as needed and often give commissioners more time to review city issues in depth before future action. Residents who like to understand the background behind city decisions may find this meeting especially worthwhile.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Poultry in Motion

Leavenworth Public Library will host Poultry in Motion from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the East Room. The family-friendly program partners with K-State Research and Extension and connects to the library's month-long egg incubator display. Visitors can stop in to learn more about the hatching process and see how the eggs are developing. It is a fun educational event for children, teens, and adults alike.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Garden Jargon Talk

Master Gardeners Pat Matthews, Duane Horne, and Linda Forsberg will lead Garden Jargon from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Leavenworth Public Library. The presentation is designed to help gardeners make sense of planting instructions, plant species names, and other terms that can feel confusing at first. For anyone tending a yard, starting a garden, or simply wanting to feel more confident this spring, this should be a very useful session.

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