Fifth Ward · Newport, RI

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Fifth Ward, Newport?

The median home in Fifth Ward sells for $925,000 with prices up 12% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $24,251.

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Fifth Ward Real Estate Market Conditions

65out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

65/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Fifth Ward market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Rhode Island average is 2.8.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 12.12121212% year-over-year — vs. +8.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.63% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.4% below list. Rhode Island average is 99.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

44.44% of homes selling above list price — 26% above the Rhode Island average of 35.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

50 median days on market — 1 days faster than the Rhode Island average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

44.44% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 36.9% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. 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

$925,000

+12%

Days on Market

50

Price per Sq Ft

$706

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.63%

Homes Sold

9

Sold Above List

44.44%

Pending in 2 Weeks

44.44%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Fifth Ward?

$0Estimated savings

That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

$925,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$27,750

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Fifth Ward

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$27,750$3,499$999
Buyer agent$25,9002.8% avg$18,500~2% avg$18,500~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$13,875$13,875$13,875
Total cost$67,525$35,874$33,374
You save$24,251$26,751

Based on the Fifth Ward median home price of $925,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Fifth Ward

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