Is Portsmouth, RI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Portsmouth is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

At the same time last year, Portsmouth was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Portsmouth is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Portsmouth, RI

How much do homes in Portsmouth, RI cost?

Median Sold Price

$635,000

$347/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

-$24,500(-3.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Portsmouth have sold for 3.7% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Portsmouth was $635,000 in May 2024, down 3.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $347.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $381K$388.1K
+1.9%
2 $460K$564.5K
+22.7%
3 $659.5K$599K
-9.2%
4 $880K$820.5K
-6.8%
5+ $1.3M$3.7M
+168.3%

Summary: Portsmouth housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 22.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 9.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 168.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Tiverton
+16.2%
Portsmouth
-3.7%

Housing Supply in Portsmouth, RI

How many homes are available in Portsmouth, RI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
76109+43.4%

Summary: The Portsmouth real estate market had 109 homes for sale in May 2024, a 43.4% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 36
+100.0%
2 2132
+52.4%
3 3436
+5.9%
4 1534
+126.7%
5+ 31
-66.7%

Summary: The Portsmouth housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 52.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 126.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 66.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1418+28.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Portsmouth, expect to pay close to the asking price. 38.9% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 18 homes were sold or pending in Portsmouth in May 2024, up by 28.6% month-over-month. Of the 18 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 39% were sold at asking, and 28% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Portsmouth, RI

How long does it take to sell a home in Portsmouth, RI?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
47 Days64 Days+35.6%

Summary: Homes in Portsmouth had an average of 64 days on market in May 2024, up by 35.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

10 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Portsmouth are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 18 homes were sold in Portsmouth; 56% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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