Is Hopkinton a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Hopkinton is currently a seller's market with 1.6 months of supply. 25% of homes sell above asking price, and 40% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Hopkinton is 57/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Hopkinton?

The median home price in Hopkinton is $522,500, up 4.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $248. Homes sell in a median of 69 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Hopkinton, Rhode Island?

On a $522,500 home in Hopkinton, a traditional listing agent charges around $15,675 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $41,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $14,676, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $12,176 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Hopkinton agent?

A traditional Hopkinton listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $15,675 on a $522,500 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $14,676–$12,176 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Hopkinton?

The median home in Hopkinton currently spends 69 days on the market before going under contract. 40% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 23.1% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Rhode Island?

No. Rhode Island does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $522,500 home, that could save you up to $12,176.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Rhode Island. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $15,675 commission.

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Hopkinton, RI

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Hopkinton, Rhode Island?

The median home in Hopkinton sells for $522,500 with prices up 4.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $15,675 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $12,176.

Hopkinton Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Hopkinton market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.6 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 43% below the Rhode Island average of 2.8.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 4.5% year-over-year — vs. +8.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.5% below list. Rhode Island average is 99.1%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

25% of homes selling above list price — 29% below the Rhode Island average of 35.4%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

69 median days on market — 18 days slower than the Rhode Island average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

40% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 36.9% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

23.1% of listings have dropped their price. Rhode Island average is 12.9%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$522,500

+4.5%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$248

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

97.5%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

1.6

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

25%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

23.1%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

40%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$452,500 → $522,500

▲15.5%

$550K$500K$450K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Hopkinton?

The average Hopkinton homeowner saves $12,176 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $522,500 home.

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Your Hopkinton home value

$522,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$15,675

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Hopkinton?

The total cost to sell a house in Hopkinton in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $15,675 with a traditional 3% commission on a $522,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$15,675	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$14,6302.8% avg	$10,450~2% avg	$10,450~2% avg	$14,6302.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$7,838	$7,838	$7,838	$7,838
Total cost	$38,143	$21,787	$19,287	$22,468
Net proceeds	$484,357	$500,713	$503,213	$500,032
You save	—	$12,176	$14,676	$15,675No support