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Is Foster, RI 02825 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Foster is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 23% 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.

Months of supply3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list23.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market28Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$272▼ −3.9% vs. last year

The Foster housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Foster, RI 02825 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 53%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $500,783. Overall, Foster is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Providence County, homes here sell more slowly than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Clayville 02815 (100% sold over asking) and Glendale 02826 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Foster real estate

Is Foster a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Foster, RI 02825 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 Foster?

The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Foster sell over asking?

23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Foster?

About 1.25% of a home’s value a year in Providence County, or roughly $5,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Foster?

The median sale price was $500,783 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $272 per square foot.

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