Is Kingston, RI 02881 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kingston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Kingston, RI 02881 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 0.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 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 (7 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $712,192. Overall, Kingston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Washington County, homes here sell faster than in 82% 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.