Is Pawtucket, RI 02861 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Pawtucket is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 68% 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 95% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #6 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 Pawtucket housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 68% of homes in Pawtucket, RI 02861 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 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 91 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 61%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 6% to $444,808. Overall, Pawtucket is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Providence County, homes here sell more slowly than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Pawtucket ranks #6 of 52 RI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 90 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Foster 02825 (23% sold over asking) or Mapleville 02839 (25% sold over asking), while Clayville 02815 (100% sold over asking) and Glendale 02826 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Pawtucket real estate
Is Pawtucket a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Pawtucket, RI 02861 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 Pawtucket?
The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Pawtucket sell over asking?
68% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Pawtucket?
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 Pawtucket?
The median sale price was $444,808 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $252 per square foot.
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