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 November 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

$667,533

$379/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$93,550(+16.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Wakefield have sold for 16.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wakefield was $667,533 in November 2024, up 16.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $379.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $317.4K$392.5K
+23.6%
2 $576K$620K
+7.6%
3 $540.4K$647.3K
+19.8%
4 $765K$801.7K
+4.8%
5+ $832.4K$845K
+1.5%

Summary: Wakefield housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 23.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 19.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Wakefield
+16.3%
South Kingstown
+12.8%
Narragansett
+11.6%
Kingston
+3.3%
West Kingston
-5.2%

Housing Supply in Wakefield, RI

How many homes are available in Wakefield, RI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
9474-21.3%

Summary: The Wakefield real estate market had 74 homes for sale in November 2024, a 21.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 65
-16.7%
2 2419
-20.8%
3 3527
-22.9%
4 2219
-13.6%
5+ 74
-42.9%

Summary: The Wakefield housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 20.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 22.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 13.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 42.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3213-59.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 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. 38.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 13 homes were sold or pending in Wakefield in November 2024, down by 59.4% month-over-month. Of the 13 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 31% were sold at asking, and 31% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
33 Days24 Days-27.6%

Summary: Homes in Wakefield had an average of 24 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 27.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 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 November 2024, 13 homes were sold in Wakefield; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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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