The 13 most affordable communities in Rhode Island to buy a house
In cities across the state, residents can comfortably spend around 30% of their income or less on housing, which is widely considered the affordable threshold.
A 2026 Market Prediction from the President of the Newport County Board of Realtors
This outlook is shaped by data, daily conversations, and real transactions, not simply predictions or theory.
On the Market: A look at 13 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (Dec. 26-27)
This weekend’s open houses span Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, offering everything from entry-level homes to waterfront and luxury properties.
What Sold: A look at 21 recent sales across Newport County (Dec. 15-19)
Across Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, and Tiverton, we’ve seen consistent buyer activity, steady demand across price points (2 sales in Portsmouth over the last week surpassed the $4m threshold!), and a market that continues to reward preparation and clarity.
Cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island using data from Zillow.
On the Market: A look at every Open House happening in Newport County this weekend (Dec. 20-21)
For buyers who still have home shopping on the agenda, this weekend presents a strong selection of opportunities across Newport County.
Home of the Week: 529 Forest Park, a practical path to ownership on Aquidneck Island
It offers low-maintenance living, manageable expenses, and long-term value at a price point that is increasingly rare in Newport County.
What Sold: A look at 16 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Dec. 8 – 12)
Across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, we saw steady movement last week with single-family homes, condos, and multi-families all trading hands.
On the Market: A look at 37 Homes hosting Open House this weekend (Dec. 13 – 14)
As of today, there are only 233 active residential listings on the MLS in Newport County across single-family homes, multi-family properties, and condominiums.
Home of the Week: 310 Corey Lane in Middletown
Finding your peace of mind in Whitehall Farm.
Portsmouth estate sells for $4.5 million, highest sale in town since December 2024
Eight-acre property known as “Sea Farm” designed by Estes Twombly Architects
What Sold: A look at 21 recent sales across Newport County (Dec. 1-5)
Looking at the trailing 90 days, we are averaging roughly 2 months of inventory, homes are averaging around 34 days on market, and a 96 percent sale-to-list-price ratio.
On the Market: A look at 44 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend across Newport County (Dec. 6-7)
The first weekend of December is shaping up to be one of the busiest that we’ve seen in a while, and if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to get back out there, this is it.
What Sold: A look at 10 recent sales in Newport County (Nov. 24 – 28)
Inventory is still tight across Jamestown, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, which means opportunity really does favor the ready.
On the Market: A look at every Open House happening this weekend in Newport County (Nov. 28-30)
Despite a quieter schedule of public showings due to the holiday, buyers will find options ranging from $325,000 to $3.5 million, stretching across the spectrum of lifestyles and goals.
What Sold: A look at 17 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Nov. 17-21)
There were also several notable closings. Little Compton saw a major $6,500,000 sale at 19 Taylor’s Lane, one of the top single-family transactions anywhere in the region this year. In Newport, a waterfront condominium on Goat Island at 2 Defender’s Row sold for $3,950,000, which now stands as the third highest condominium sale recorded in Rhode Island in 2025.
On the Market: 46 homes hosting open houses this weekend in Newport County (Nov. 22 – 23)
Newport, Tiverton, and Portsmouth continue to lead the way with available inventory, while Jamestown, Middletown, and Little Compton remain significantly tighter markets.
Newport harbor condo sells for $3.95 million in third-highest sale
Goat Island property with America’s Cup connections changes hands
Waterfront Portsmouth restaurant hits market for $2.4 million
15 Point Road remains open for business as owners seek buyer for turnkey operation
Little Compton oceanfront home sells for $6.5 million
Sale marks highest single-family transaction in municipality for 2025
What Sold: A look at 9 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (Nov. 10 – 14)
Last week brought a noticeably slower pace to the Newport County market. According to the closings published in the Statewide MLS as of last night, only nine homes traded hands across the entire county, with no recorded sales in Middletown or Little Compton
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