The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02777 sells for about $604,450, or $420 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,226 a month.
ZIP 02777 — Swansea
The housing market in 02777 remains stable with low inventory levels driving continued price appreciation. Demand remains steady among local buyers, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years. The market is currently characterized by a tight supply of single-family homes and consistent interest in the area's suburban lifestyle.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with proximity to coastal amenities and major employment centers in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 2.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 02777, Bristol County, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Swansea generally reports low crime rates compared to the broader Bristol County region, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Swansea Public Schools, which generally maintain average to above-average performance ratings within the state framework.
The ZIP code includes coastal areas along the Taunton River and Mount Hope Bay, presenting moderate flood risks for specific properties; standard wind and storm insurance coverage is typical for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Fall River and Providence employment hubs, with steady residential development and limited commercial expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by the Town of Swansea based on a single-tax-rate system applied to all property classes, with exemptions available for seniors and veterans as per Massachusetts state law.
Residents primarily commute by car to Fall River or Providence via I-195, with limited public transit options available.
The area features access to the Taunton River for boating, several local parks, and proximity to regional shopping centers in nearby Swansea and Seekonk.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand for single-family home rentals, with limited multi-family inventory.
The local economy is supported by retail, healthcare, and education sectors, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities for professional services.
The area is heavily reliant on I-195 for regional connectivity; public transit is minimal and primarily consists of regional bus connections.
Development is focused on the revitalization of the Route 6 corridor and the ongoing transformation of the former mall site.
The Bristol County assessment regime follows state-mandated cyclical revaluation to ensure fair market value assessments.
Parcels are subject to town-wide school and municipal taxes; no significant MUD/PID districts are present.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal proximity and flood zone designations, with standard market availability.
Massachusetts is a non-judicial foreclosure state, requiring strict adherence to notice and cure periods.
Massachusetts is a 'caveat emptor' state, though sellers must provide a property disclosure statement regarding known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- United Skates of America4.310.5 mi
- R1 Indoor Karting | Time Mission, Dart City, Mission Box & Axe Bar4.613.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Providence4.212.1 mi
- Funcity Adventure Park4.210.9 mi
- Funcity Trampoline Park Seekonk, MA4.26.6 mi
- The Xfinity Center4.216.4 mi
- Amica Mutual Pavilion4.412 mi
- Rhode Island Convention Center4.411.9 mi
- Topgolf Rhode Island4.313 mi
- Providence Performing Arts Center4.811.6 mi
- Roger Williams Park Zoo4.611.1 mi
- Colt State Park4.87.3 mi
- RISD Museum4.711.6 mi
- Lizzie Borden House (A Bed and Breakfast & Museum)4.84.6 mi
- Providence Children's Museum4.611.4 mi
- RISD Museum4.711.6 mi
- Lizzie Borden House (A Bed and Breakfast & Museum)4.84.6 mi
- The Elms4.720 mi
- New Bedford Whaling Museum4.816.7 mi
- Providence Children's Museum4.611.4 mi
- Colt State Park4.87.3 mi
- Roger Williams Park4.710.8 mi
- Rocky Point State Park4.79.5 mi
- Slater Memorial Park4.610.8 mi
- Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum4.77.7 mi
- Bowen's Wharf4.719.5 mi
- The Cove | Restaurant & Marina4.34 mi
- Herreshoff Marine Museum4.77.3 mi
- Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina4.410.6 mi
- East Providence Yacht Club4.310.3 mi
- Swansea Country Club4.43.4 mi
- Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina4.410.6 mi
- Hillside Country Club4.17.7 mi
- Pawtucket Country Club4.510.8 mi
- Wannamoisett Country Club4.610 mi
- Providence Place4.412.1 mi
- Burlington4.312.7 mi
- Marshalls4.49.2 mi
- Dave's Fresh Marketplace/Cranston4.612 mi
- Price Rite Marketplace of Providence4.213 mi
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport4.411.7 mi
- Boston Skydive Center518.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Public access beach on Mount Hope Bay.
Public 18-hole golf course and event venue.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.