Is Bristol, RI 02809 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bristol is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 49% 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 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #27 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 Bristol housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 49% of homes in Bristol, RI 02809 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 81 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $642,722. Overall, Bristol is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Bristol ranks #27 of 52 RI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 82 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Barrington 02806 (47% sold over asking), while Warren 02885 (56% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Barrington 02806Seller’s market $426 /sq ftWarren 02885Seller’s market $348 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Bristol nearby
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Questions about Bristol real estate
Is Bristol a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Bristol, RI 02809 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 Bristol?
The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bristol sell over asking?
49% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bristol?
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 Bristol?
The median sale price was $642,722 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $387 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology