Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0451 homes sold in North Providence in the last year, at a typical $418K
About one sale in 3 is a condo. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where North Providence homes are listed.
Every place North Providence homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to North Providence.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
38% of North Providence’s sales are condos, at $168K less than a house
228 houses and 161 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 228 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $243RI $309
- Days to sell
- 28
- Sold over asking
- 60%
- Listings with a price cut
- 20%
typical sale · 161 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $250RI $324
- Days to sell
- 30
- Sold over asking
- 41%
- Listings with a price cut
- 26%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 38 sold, typical $535K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.3 times the 2016 price
451 sales in the last year, against 704 in 2021 and a low of 412 in 2023. The typical sale went from $184K in 2016 to $418K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $400K buys in North Providence
Check a listing against what North Providence homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in North Providence are more common than before the pandemic, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of North Providence’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 451 sales.
If you’re buying in North Providence
- Shop in March. It brings about 57 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (40% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 101% of the list price on average; 51% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Spring brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 67 a month), but July is the most competitive: 50% of July sales close over asking. March and April offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (40%). January has the least competition (35%) but only about 39 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than Rhode Island
| North Providence now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | RI now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 51% | 29% | 68% | 43% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 50% | 34% | 61% | 46% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 101% | 98.1% | 102.7% | 99.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 28 | 53 | 21 | 34 |
64 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.4 times the 2023 low (45), 54% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 252.
Since 2019, houses are up 86%, condos 66%
A house typically sold for $448K in the year to May 2026 (228 sales), a condo for $279K (161).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
North Providence ranks 10th of 38 busy Rhode Island markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. North Providence is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical North Providence home costs about $2,655 a month
Price: North Providence’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at North Providence’s 1.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether North Providence is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 28.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $418K home, about $5,690 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for North Providence, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in North ProvidenceTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in North Providence.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Central Falls and Pawtucket sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of North Providence, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1,332 | $562K | $261 | 47% | 33 |
| Pawtucket | 535 | $439K | $241 | 59% | 28 |
| North Providence | 451 | $418K | $250 | 51% | 28 |
| Johnston | 291 | $475K | $266 | 47% | 32 |
| Lincoln | 233 | $499K | $265 | 38% | 31 |
| Smithfield | 223 | $511K | $289 | 47% | 27 |
| Central Falls | 58 | $556K | $187 | 49% | 40 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in North Providence
What do homes sell for in North Providence, RI?
451 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $418K, $250 a square foot. Houses sold for about $448K, condos for about $279K in the year to May 2026.
Is North Providence a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 67 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 42 sold, about 1.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 101% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in North Providence?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in North Providence?
About 1.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $418K home that’s near $5,690.
Where can I see homes for sale in North Providence?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry North Providence’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to North Providence.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).