Portsmouth, RI Housing Market & Real Estate

Buyer's market-4.2% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Portsmouth, RI is $605,750, down 4.2% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 90 days with 56 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.

$605,750median sale price

Is Portsmouth a buyer's or seller's market?

Buyer's market5.6 months of supply90 avg. days on market

Portsmouth, RI is currently a buyer's market, based on 5.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 90 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

10

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

90

Average pace

Active listings

56

5.6 months supply

Sale-to-list

95.5%

Below asking

Portsmouth, RI market data

Current housing market statistics for Portsmouth, RI
MetricValue
Median sale price$605,750
Median list price$850,000
Year-over-year price change-4.2%
Average days on market90 days
Active inventory56 listings
Months of supply5.6 months
Sale-to-list price ratio95.5%
Market conditionBuyer's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Portsmouth housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $605,750. Prices have fallen 4.2% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 90 days on market, indicating 5.6 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Portsmouth

There are currently 56 homes listed for sale in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The median listing price is $850K.

Active listings

56

Homes on market

Median list price

$850K

Avg. days on market

90

Days until sale

New this week

21

Newly listed

Price drops:8.9%of listings
Sale-to-list:95.5%

Top public schools in Portsmouth

4 schools tracked · 2,143 students

The largest public schools serving Portsmouth, RI by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Portsmouth High School

Grades 9-12 · 790 students

Public

Portsmouth Middle School

Grades 5-8 · 622 students

Public

Howard Hathaway School

Grades K-4 · 401 students

Public

Melville School

Grades PK-4 · 330 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Portsmouth?

The median home sale price in Portsmouth is $605,750, down 4.2% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Portsmouth?

Homes typically spend 90 days on market before going under contract.

Is Portsmouth a buyer's or seller's market?

With 5.6 months of supply, Portsmouth is currently a buyer's market.

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