As we move deeper into December, the Newport County market remains steady and surprisingly active despite the natural seasonality of the market and tight inventory levels. 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. It’s a competitive but balanced landscape (a trend that I expect to continue in 2026) where accurate pricing and strong presentation continue to make the difference for sellers, and buyers remain active even as the year winds down.
We’ve also noticed that buyers have become increasingly ‘work averse’ compared to previous years. Long gone are the days of targeting the worst house in the best neighborhood, and instead it seems that more buyers are prioritizing move-in-ready homes over those that require work or some immediate sweat equity.
As of today, there are only 236 active listings across Newport County on the statewide MLS, including single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-families. With so few options available, each new listing draws immediate attention, and well-prepared homes continue to move quickly.
Last week, 21 properties changed hands, with a healthy spread of activity across the entire county. The highest sale closed on Washington Street in Newport at $2,450,000, a strong benchmark for single-family homes in the city’s historic district. The lowest sale was a raised ranch in Portsmouth, closing at $380,000.
These weekly movements offer valuable insight into where the market is trending as we prepare to close out the year. Newport County remains resilient, and the dynamics we’re seeing now will play directly into the early 2026 market. Stay tuned for my 2025 Market Recap and Predictions, coming to WhatsUpNewp in the next two weeks.
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Here’s a look at What Sold last week in Newport County.
Jamestown
• 58 Dolphin Avenue – Sold for $1,225,000 | Cottage | 3 Bed, 3 Bath | 3,890 Sq Ft | 119 DOM
• 10 Columbia Lane – Sold for $1,150,000 | Colonial | 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 2,824 Sq Ft | 39 DOM
Little Compton
• 44-40 Round Pond Road – Sold for $2,130,000 | Cottage | 4 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 1,330 Sq Ft | 0 DOM
Middletown
• 202 Reservoir Road – Sold for $975,000 | Contemporary | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 1,710 Sq Ft | 26 DOM
• 10 Evergreen Avenue – Sold for $782,000 | Colonial | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 1,998 Sq Ft | 30 DOM
• 188 Greene Lane – Sold for $475,000 | Up/Down Multi-Family | 4 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,560 Sq Ft | 105 DOM
Newport
• 115 Washington Street – Sold for $2,450,000 | Cottage | 3 Bed, 3 Bath | 1,512 Sq Ft | 57 DOM
• 129 Ruggles Avenue – Sold for $2,150,000 | Contemporary | 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 2,140 Sq Ft | 24 DOM
• 13 Vaughan Avenue – Sold for $927,500 | Cottage | 3 Bed, 3 Bath | 1,310 Sq Ft | 119 DOM
• 5 Gardiner Street – Sold for $895,000 | Colonial | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,496 Sq Ft | 50 DOM
• 45 Hammond Street, Unit 2 – Sold for $605,000 | Condo | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 750 Sq Ft | 10 DOM
• 7 Caswell Avenue – Sold for $912,500 | Multi-Family | 8 Bed, 3 Bath | 2,934 Sq Ft | 52 DOM
Portsmouth
• 127 Freeborn Street – Sold for $950,000 | Contemporary | 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath | 2,731 Sq Ft | 93 DOM
• 244 Turnpike Avenue – Sold for $735,000 | Colonial | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath | 2,112 Sq Ft | 54 DOM
• 58 Stewart Drive – Sold for $537,500 | Raised Ranch | 4 Bed, 3 Bath | 1,552 Sq Ft | 74 DOM
• 44 Buckwheat Avenue – Sold for $380,000 | Raised Ranch | 3 Bed, 1 Bath | 1,200 Sq Ft | 12 DOM
• 125 Cory’s Lane, Unit America – Sold for $525,000 | Condo | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,380 Sq Ft | 22 DOM
Tiverton
• 12 Beth Road – Sold for $519,900 | Cape Cod | 4 Bed, 1 Bath | 1,664 Sq Ft | 27 DOM
• 14 Church Street – Sold for $489,900 | Cape Cod | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 1,925 Sq Ft | 75 DOM
• 100 Robert Gray Avenue – Sold for $415,000 | Ranch | 3 Bed, 1 Bath | 1,021 Sq Ft | 57 DOM