The local real estate market continues to move at a steady pace, with 11 homes selling across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton this past week. While winter is often a quieter season for real estate, it’s clear that demand is still strong, and buyers are actively searching for homes across Newport County.
With spring just around the corner, many homeowners are considering whether now is the right time to sell. According to a recent report from Yahoo Finance and Realtor.com, the week of April 13-19, 2025, has been identified as one of the best times to list a home for sale. This timeframe represents an ideal balance of market conditions that historically favor sellers, including higher-than-average prices, strong buyer demand, faster market pace, and lower competition from other sellers.
National trends show that homes listed during this week have sold for 1.1% higher than the average week throughout the year and 6.7% more than homes listed at the start of the year. With affordability remaining a challenge, many buyers have been waiting for signs of stabilization, and if mortgage rates decline further this spring, demand could surge even more. Additionally, homes listed in mid-April tend to sell faster—historically about nine days quicker than the average week.
Here in Newport County, every listing I have had the opportunity to bring to market this year has seen multiple offers and gone under contract above the asking price. Competition is fierce, and I anticipate this trend continuing throughout 2025. For sellers who want to take advantage of prime conditions, it’s important to start preparing now. Listing a well-presented, move-in-ready home with the right pricing and marketing strategy can put sellers in the best position to capitalize on buyer demand.
If you’re thinking about selling this year, now is the time to begin planning. Whether you want to list in April or later in the season, having a clear strategy and understanding your home’s value is key. I’m happy to provide a confidential valuation and guidance on how to best position your property for the market.
This What Sold report is available exclusively on WhatsUpNewp each week. For more insights on recent sales or to discuss your real estate goals, feel free to reach out to me at 401-241-1851 or TylerB@resultswithremax.com.
Jamestown
- 14 Shamrock Court – $975,000
- Contemporary
- 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
- 1,914 sq. ft.
- 22 Days on Market
Middletown
- 132 Meadow Lane – $875,000
- Ranch
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 1,872 sq. ft.
- 72 Days on Market
- 191 Chases Lane – $740,000
- Colonial
- 5 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms
- 2,070 sq. ft.
- 0 Days on Market
Newport
- 41 Third Street – $2,600,000
- Colonial
- 5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms
- 2,662 sq. ft.
- 102 Days on Market
- 25 Dean Avenue – $1,585,000
- Cottage, Victorian
- 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms
- 2,179 sq. ft.
- 47 Days on Market
- 8 Beacon Hill Road – $2,300,000
- Multi-Family (Up/Down)
- 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
- 5,922 sq. ft.
- 0 Days on Market
Portsmouth
- 81-87 Freeborn Street – $1,225,000
- Multi-Family (Apartment, Other, Up/Down)
- 6 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms
- 3,545 sq. ft.
- 99 Days on Market
Tiverton
- 80 Leger Lane – $510,000
- Ranch
- 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 1,008 sq. ft.
- 17 Days on Market
- 16 Ash Avenue – $439,999
- Bungalow
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 992 sq. ft.
- 126 Days on Market
- 121 Kenyon Road – $430,000
- Raised Ranch
- 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 1,176 sq. ft.
- 8 Days on Market
- 349 Main Road, Unit #102 – $230,000
- Condominium (Other)
- 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom
- 732 sq. ft.
- 6 Days on Market
