Is Kent County, RI a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Kent County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Kent County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Kent County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Kent County, RI

How much do homes in Kent County, RI cost?

Median Sold Price

$412,542

$262/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$37,038(+9.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Kent County have sold for 9.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Kent County was $412,542 in November 2024, up 9.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $262.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $218.7K$250K
+14.3%
2 $305K$335K
+9.8%
3 $387.8K$424.9K
+9.6%
4 $484.9K$531.9K
+9.7%
5+ $448.7K$502.5K
+12.0%

Summary: Kent County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Washington County
+14.5%
Providence County
+11.5%
Kent County
+9.9%

Housing Supply in Kent County, RI

How many homes are available in Kent County, RI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
616588-4.5%

Summary: The Kent County real estate market had 588 homes for sale in November 2024, a 4.5% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1113
+18.2%
2 150157
+4.7%
3 290266
-8.3%
4 119110
-7.6%
5+ 4642
-8.7%

Summary: The Kent County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 18.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 8.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
191169-11.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

56 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

26 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

87 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Kent County, you could pay more than the asking price. 51.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 169 homes were sold or pending in Kent County in November 2024, down by 11.5% month-over-month. Of the 169 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 51% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Kent County, RI

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
24 Days25 Days+2.2%

Summary: Homes in Kent County had an average of 25 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 2.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

111 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

57 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 169 homes were sold in Kent County; 66% of homes were sold within 30 days, 34% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 1% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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