Wakefield Housing Market Report January 2025•Washington County, Rhode Island

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Housing Prices in Wakefield, RI

How much do homes in Wakefield, RI cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Wakefield, 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

Wakefield is a Seller's Market

Difference Since January 2024

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

Insight

Wakefield 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.
$699,393$380/SqFt
+$119,393
+20.6%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Wakefield have sold for 20.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wakefield was $699,393 in January 2025, up 20.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $380.

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
Wakefield
+20.6%
South Kingstown
+14.9%
Narragansett
+10.5%

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.
BedsJan 2024Jan 2025Change YoY
1$354.9K$370K
+4.3%
2$554K$640K
+15.5%
3$560K$662.5K
+18.3%
4$723.7K$817.2K
+12.9%
5$965K$895.5K
-7.2%

Summary: Wakefield housing price by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +4.3%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +15.5%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +18.3%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +12.9%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -7.2%.

Housing supply in Wakefield, RI

How many homes are available in Wakefield, 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
60Last MonthJan 2025
682 months agoDec 2024
-11.8 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Summary: The Wakefield real estate market had 60 homes for sale in Jan 2025, a 11.8 % decrease compared to Dec 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
17Last MonthJan 2025
242 months agoDec 2024
-29.2 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

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.
BedsDec 2024Jan 2025Change MoM
123
+50.0%
21719
+11.8%
32820
-28.6%
41516
+6.7%
562
-66.7%

Summary: Wakefield housing inventory by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +50.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +11.8%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -28.6%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +6.7%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -66.7%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Wakefield, 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 Price4 Homes

At Asking Price3 Homes

Under Asking Price10 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Wakefield, you may be able to get a good deal. 58.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 17 homes were sold or pending in Wakefield in January 2025, down by 29.2% month-over-month. Of the 17 sold homes, 59% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and and 24% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Wakefield, RI

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days7 Homes

30 – 90 Days7 Homes

Over 90 Days3 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During January 2025, 17 homes were sold in Wakefield; 41% of homes were sold within 30 days, 41% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% 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
55 DaysThis YearJan 2025
64 Days1 year agoJan 2024
-14.3 %
Change YoYJan 2024 – Jan 2025

Summary: Homes in Wakefield had an average listing age of 55 days in Jan 2025, down by 14.3% compared to the previous year.

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MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Rhode Island State Wide MLS, for the period 02/01/2023 - 02/01/2025

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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