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Is Carolina, RI 02812 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Carolina is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list50%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list104.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market14Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$316▲ +21.0% vs. last year

The Carolina housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Carolina, RI 02812 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 14 days. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 67%, homes sold more slowly (8 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $609,736. Overall, Carolina is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Washington County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 65%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kenyon 02836 (0% sold over asking) or Bradford 02808 (0% sold over asking), while Wood River Junction 02894 (100% sold over asking) and Hopkinton 02833 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Ashaway 02804Seller’s market $292 /sq ftBlock Island 02807Buyer’s market $1,056 /sq ftBradford 02808Seller’s market $328 /sq ftCharlestown 02813Balanced $412 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Carolina nearby

Find towns like Carolina in other states →
Salem, CT06420 · 31 miles away68% similarcheaper homes ($67K less) · larger West Kingston, RI02892 · 4 miles away67% similarhigher income ($31K more) · larger Foster, RI02825 · 22 miles away66% similarcheaper homes ($27K less) · larger Assonet, MA02702 · 39 miles away62% similarhigher income ($48K more) · pricier homes ($43K more)

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Questions about Carolina real estate

How fast do homes sell in Carolina?

The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Carolina sell over asking?

50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Carolina?

About 1.00% of a home’s value a year in Washington County, or roughly $4,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Carolina?

The median sale price was $609,736 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $316 per square foot.

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