Is Exeter, RI 02822 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Exeter housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 60% of homes in Exeter, RI 02822 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 53%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 3% to $657,216. Overall, Exeter is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Washington County, homes here sell faster than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Exeter ranks #30 of 52 RI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 out of 100).

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.