Last week we saw six sales recorded in the statewide MLS across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. While the number of recorded closings was slightly lighter, largely due to delays caused by the recent blizzard, activity has already begun to rebound as the Rhode Island spring housing market comes into focus. The transactions that did close illustrate continued demand across a wide range of buyers and price points.
Looking ahead, the 2026 spring market is shaping up to be highly competitive. Just this past weekend I submitted and reviewed multiple offers for several properties receiving strong buyer interest. A good example is 23 Livingston Place in Middletown, which we listed just two weeks ago and which generated multiple offers within its first weekend on the market.
Rhode Island continues to operate with extremely limited housing supply, currently hovering around roughly 1.7 months of inventory. When inventory is this tight, demand quickly translates into competition. Buyers are watching the market closely, and well positioned homes are often selling quickly, sometimes within just a few days. Providence has even appeared on several national “hot market” lists, further highlighting the strength of the regional housing market.
What we are seeing on the ground reflects that broader trend. Buyers remain active but thoughtful and are exceedingly more particular when it comes to purchasing. They are paying close attention to total monthly costs, energy efficiency, move-in-readiness, and insurance considerations. When the right home becomes available, buyers are prepared to move quickly and compete.
For sellers, preparation continues to make a significant difference. Homes that are thoughtfully prepared, cleaned, decluttered, staged, and well maintained, and priced strategically are generating the strongest interest. In many cases these homes are attracting multiple offers and moving quickly once they reach the market. As temperatures rise and we move into March, buyer activity typically accelerates as families begin planning moves ahead of the next school year.
Whether you are considering purchasing, upgrading, or selling, success in a market like this comes down to preparation and strategy. My role is to help clients interpret market data, understand timing, and position themselves to make confident, informed decisions. That approach helped me earn the distinction of the #1 REMAX agent in Rhode Island last year, a Best of Newport County award, and it continues to shape how I work with clients and serve our local market in 2026.
If you are thinking about making a move this year, I would welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss your goals. To schedule a confidential, complimentary consultation, please contact me directly at 401-241-1851 or TylerB@resultswithremax.com.
Here’s a look at What Sold last week in Newport County.
8 Starboard Avenue, Jamestown. Ranch.
Sold Price: $610,000
2 beds | 1 bath | 960 SF
42 days on market
79 Peckham Lane, Middletown. Ranch.
Sold Price: $1,700,000
4 beds | 3 baths | 2,022 SF
22 days on market
11 Granada Terrace, Middletown. Ranch.
Sold Price: $570,000
3 beds | 2 baths | 1,248 SF
73 days on market
17 Lincoln Street, Newport. Apartment, Up/Down Multi-Family.
Sold Price: $1,725,000
9 beds | 4 baths | 4,573 SF
117 days on market
1 Tower Drive, Unit #302, Portsmouth. High Rise Condo.
Sold Price: $695,000
2 beds | 2 baths | 1,755 SF
52 days on market
20 Christopher Avenue, Tiverton. Colonial.
Sold Price: $825,000
3 beds | 2.1 baths | 1,760 SF
8 days on market