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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Wakefield is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Wakefield, RI

How much do homes in Wakefield, RI cost?

Median Sold Price

$675,020

$376/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$106,070(+18.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Wakefield have sold for 18.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wakefield was $675,020 in December 2024, up 18.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $376.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $317.4K$392.5K
+23.6%
2 $562K$630K
+12.1%
3 $550K$649K
+18.0%
4 $757.5K$789K
+4.2%
5+ $832.4K$901K
+8.2%

Summary: Wakefield housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 23.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Wakefield
+18.6%
South Kingstown
+15.9%
Narragansett
+12.3%
Kingston
+6.5%
West Kingston
-2.5%

Housing Supply in Wakefield, RI

How many homes are available in Wakefield, RI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
7168-4.2%

Summary: The Wakefield real estate market had 68 homes for sale in December 2024, a 4.2% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 44
0.0%
2 2120
-4.8%
3 2624
-7.7%
4 1615
-6.3%
5+ 45
+25.0%

Summary: The Wakefield housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1424+71.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Wakefield, you may be able to get a good deal. 45.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 24 homes were sold or pending in Wakefield in December 2024, up by 71.4% month-over-month. Of the 24 sold homes, 46% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 29% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Wakefield, RI

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
39 Days45 Days+16.3%

Summary: Homes in Wakefield had an average of 45 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 16.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

11 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 24 homes were sold in Wakefield; 46% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 21% 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 7 Days Ago

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