Johnston Housing Market Report December 2024•Providence County, Rhode Island

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Housing Prices in Johnston, RI

How much do homes in Johnston, RI cost?

Housing Market Conditions

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

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Johnston is a Seller's Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Insight

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

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$440,750$251/SqFt
+$50,750
+13.0%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Johnston have sold for 13% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Johnston was $440,750 in December 2024, up 13% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $251.

Median Sold Price By City

Median Sold Price By City
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Smithfield
+16.9%
Providence
+15.3%
Johnston
+13.0%
Cranston
+9.4%
North Providence
0.0%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsDec 2023Dec 2024Change YoY
3$400K$450K
+12.5%
1$215K$219K
+1.9%
2$294.5K$335K
+13.8%
4$419K$475K
+13.4%
5$449K$565K
+25.8%

Summary: Johnston housing price by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous year. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +12.5%. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +1.9%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +13.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +13.4%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +25.8%.

Housing supply in Johnston, RI

How many homes are available in Johnston, RI?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
68Last MonthDec 2024
822 months agoNov 2024
-17.1 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Summary: The Johnston real estate market had 68 homes for sale in Dec 2024, a 17.1 % decrease compared to Nov 2024.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
18Last MonthDec 2024
242 months agoNov 2024
-25.0 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsNov 2024Dec 2024Change MoM
34036
-10.0%
112
+100.0%
22113
-38.1%
41310
-23.1%
577
0.0%

Summary: Johnston housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -10.0%. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -38.1%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -23.1%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Johnston, RI cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price11 Homes

At Asking Price2 Homes

Under Asking Price5 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Johnston, you could pay more than the asking price. 61.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 18 homes were sold or pending in Johnston in December 2024, down by 25.0% month-over-month. Of the 18 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and and 61% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Johnston, RI

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days15 Homes

30 – 90 Days3 Homes

Over 90 Days0 Home

Insight

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

Summary: During December 2024, 18 homes were sold in Johnston; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
17 DaysThis YearDec 2024
38 Days1 year agoDec 2023
-53.5 %
Change YoYDec 2023 – Dec 2024

Summary: Homes in Johnston had an average listing age of 17 days in Dec 2024, down by 53.5% compared to the previous year.

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Based on information from Rhode Island State Wide MLS, for the period 01/01/2023 - 01/01/2025

Disclaimer: The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the IDX Program of the State-Wide Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than this broker are marked with the MLS logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The purchase price of housing stock as shown on this website may vary depending on factors such as fees, commissions, price negotiations, home inspection results, market conditions, etc. This website in no way warrants or represents that submitting an offer to purchase a property for the list price will result in a sale at that price. Please consult with your REALTOR® to discuss how these variations may affect your real estate transaction. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information Deemed Reliable, but is neither guaranteed nor independently verified. Interested parties must make their own inquiries. Copyright © 2025 State-Wide MLS, Inc. All rights reserved.
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