Commercial Real Estate in Kenner, Louisiana
2025 Market Data, Transaction Trends & Property Inventory | ELIFIN
Kenner sits at the commercial crossroads of Jefferson Parish — bounded by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain. That geographic position has made the city a hub for industrial operations, retail corridors along Williams Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Boulevard, and a diverse mix of office and multifamily properties. ELIFIN tracks every commercial sale in Kenner as part of its proprietary database of 59,000+ commercial properties and 41,000+ property owner contacts across South Louisiana. With specialized agents covering the New Orleans metro, ELIFIN provides buyers, sellers, and investors with unmatched market intelligence in the Kenner submarket.
Kenner Commercial Real Estate: 2025 Market Overview
Kenner’s commercial real estate market produced 54 recorded sales in 2025, generating $74.0 million in total dollar volume. That marks a significant increase from 2024, when the city saw 48 transactions totaling $27.3 million — a 12.5% increase in deal count and a 171% surge in dollar volume. The jump in volume was driven largely by two major multifamily transactions and a resurgence of retail and land activity throughout the year.
Industrial properties accounted for the most transactions with 19 sales, consistent with Kenner’s concentration of warehouse and light-industrial inventory near the airport and along the Piedmont Street corridor. Retail followed with 13 sales — a dramatic increase from just three retail transactions in 2024 — reflecting renewed investor interest in the city’s commercial corridors. Land (10 sales), office (9 sales), multifamily (2 sales), and hospitality (1 sale) rounded out the mix.
| Property Type | Sales | Dollar Volume | Avg $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | 19 | $11,178,433 | $110.52 |
| Retail | 13 | $18,264,068 | $178.88 |
| Land | 10 | $6,608,804 | — |
| Office | 9 | $5,618,300 | $161.68 |
| Multifamily | 2 | $25,051,571 | — |
| Hotel | 1 | $7,250,000 | — |
Among building types with sufficient disclosed transactions to measure, retail properties commanded the highest average price per square foot at $178.88/SF, followed by office at $161.68/SF and industrial at $110.52/SF. The median price per square foot across all improved property types was $125.66/SF, reflecting the relative affordability of Kenner’s commercial stock compared to other parts of the New Orleans metro.
2025 Dollar Volume by Property Type
Quarterly Transaction Volume — 2025
Activity was distributed across all four quarters, though Q3 posted the highest single-quarter volume at $28.7 million — boosted by the $21.2 million Westminster Tower multifamily acquisition. Q2 led in transaction count with 21 sales, indicating broad-based deal activity during the spring and summer months.
2025 Transaction Map
The interactive map below plots all 53 geocoded Kenner transactions from 2025, color-coded by property type. Larger circles represent higher-value transactions. The heaviest concentration of sales falls along the industrial corridor between Piedmont Street and 23rd Street, with retail activity clustered along Williams Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Boulevard.
Notable 2025 Transactions in Kenner
Several high-profile deals shaped Kenner’s 2025 market. The year’s largest transaction involved a senior living community, while notable retail and hospitality sales pointed to continued investor confidence along the city’s primary corridors.
The largest commercial transaction in Kenner in 2025, this 283-unit senior living community was acquired by Westminster Tower LP from Presbyterian Services for the Elderly Inc. The sale represented the single biggest capital event in the Kenner submarket and underscored institutional interest in specialized multifamily assets.
A multi-tenant retail property along the high-traffic Veterans Memorial Boulevard corridor, this 24,630-SF building sold at $188.79 per square foot. TAMS of Kenner Inc. acquired the property from Lucky Seven LLC in a deal that highlights sustained demand for retail investment properties along Kenner’s primary east-west thoroughfare.
Located on the Williams Boulevard corridor — Kenner’s primary north-south commercial spine — this 24,113-SF retail property was acquired by Morgan & Morgan LLC from New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. The pricing reflects solid fundamentals for larger-format retail in this submarket.
How ELIFIN Covers the Kenner Market
ELIFIN assigns every commercial property in Kenner to a specific “Block” — a proprietary geographic and property-type territory managed by a dedicated agent. This Block system means that when a Kenner property hits the market — or before it does — ELIFIN’s specialized agents already know the ownership history, recent comparable sales, and the pool of likely buyers.
Because ELIFIN covers the full New Orleans metro, including neighboring Elmwood and Harahan, Kenner sellers benefit from ELIFIN’s ability to market properties to a database of 41,000+ commercial property owners and investors across South Louisiana. Every listing gets exposure through targeted outreach — not just a sign in the yard and a listing on a portal.
For buyers looking at Kenner’s industrial inventory or retail corridors, ELIFIN provides access to real-time market data, off-market deal flow, and the kind of submarket expertise that comes from tracking every transaction in Jefferson Parish since 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
How active is the Kenner commercial real estate market?
Kenner recorded 54 commercial property sales totaling $74.0 million in dollar volume during 2025. That represents a 12.5% increase in transaction count and a 171% increase in dollar volume compared to 2024. Industrial properties led by deal count with 19 sales, while retail saw the biggest year-over-year growth — from 3 sales in 2024 to 13 in 2025.
What types of commercial property are most common in Kenner?
Industrial properties make up the largest segment of Kenner’s commercial inventory, with 736 properties tracked in ELIFIN’s database. The city’s proximity to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and the Mississippi River has attracted warehouse, distribution, and light-manufacturing tenants for decades. Retail properties (458) and office buildings (126) are also well represented, concentrated along Williams Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Boulevard.
What is the average price per square foot for commercial property in Kenner?
Across disclosed 2025 sales of improved commercial properties (excluding multifamily and hospitality), the average price per square foot in Kenner was $142.78 and the median was $125.66. Retail properties traded at the highest average of $178.88/SF, followed by office at $161.68/SF and industrial at $110.52/SF.
How does Kenner compare to the rest of Jefferson Parish?
Kenner’s 54 sales represented a meaningful share of Jefferson Parish’s overall 2025 commercial transaction activity. The city offers comparatively affordable pricing — particularly for industrial properties — while benefiting from excellent transportation infrastructure, including airport access, Interstate 10, and Williams Boulevard connectivity. Investors looking for value relative to Metairie and broader Jefferson Parish often find opportunities in Kenner’s industrial and retail corridors.
How can I find commercial properties for sale in Kenner?
ELIFIN tracks 1,624 commercial properties in Kenner and maintains direct contact information for their owners. Whether you are looking for an industrial building near the airport, a retail property on Williams Boulevard, or a development site, ELIFIN’s specialized agents can provide current listings, off-market opportunities, and comparable sales data. Contact ELIFIN to discuss your requirements or request a free property valuation.
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Source: ELIFIN proprietary transaction database. Dollar volume figures include estimated market values for transactions with undisclosed sale prices to provide a complete picture of market activity. Average price-per-square-foot calculations use disclosed transactions only and exclude multifamily and hospitality properties, which ELIFIN tracks by unit and room count respectively. Inventory data as of February 2025.
Data Disclaimer: The transaction data presented in this article is compiled from ELIFIN’s proprietary database and may not capture every commercial property sale in the Kenner market. Statistics are subject to revision as additional transactions are recorded and verified. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.