Is Barrington, RI 02806 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Barrington is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 47% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #15 of 52 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Barrington housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 47% of homes in Barrington, RI 02806 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 89 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 44%, homes sold faster (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 35% to $948,090. Overall, Barrington is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Barrington ranks #15 of 52 RI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 86 out of 100).
Nearby, Warren 02885 (56% sold over asking) and Bristol 02809 (49% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bristol 02809Seller’s market $387 /sq ftWarren 02885Seller’s market $348 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Barrington nearby
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Questions about Barrington real estate
Is Barrington a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Barrington, RI 02806 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Barrington?
The typical home went under contract in 18 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Barrington sell over asking?
47% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Barrington?
About 1.29% of a home’s value a year in Bristol County, or roughly $5,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Barrington?
The median sale price was $948,090 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $426 per square foot.
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