The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02874 sells for about $714,000, or $425 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,850 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Washington County, Rhode Island (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 02874 — North Kingstown
The Saunderstown housing market remains stable with low inventory and steady demand, reflecting its status as a desirable residential enclave. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by limited supply and the area's strong school district and coastal amenities. Most figures are sourced from local market data and Census records; some specific real-time metrics like exact months of supply are estimated based on current listing activity.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, coastal lifestyle with access to high-quality schools and proximity to major regional employment hubs in North Kingstown and Providence.
Median prices moved down 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
16% 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 2.5% · poverty 1.7% — 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 2.9%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02874, Washington County RI
Crime rates in Saunderstown are generally low, consistent with the rural and suburban character of Washington County, and remain significantly below regional urban averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the North Kingstown School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and student support services.
The area faces moderate coastal flood risks due to its proximity to Narragansett Bay, and property insurance premiums reflect standard New England hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the University of Rhode Island and regional defense-related industries, with limited new large-scale residential development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the Town of North Kingstown, with rates applied to the assessed value of real estate; no special MUD/PID districts are prevalent.
Commuters primarily rely on Route 1 and Route 4 for access to Providence and the Quonset Business Park, with limited public transit options available.
The area offers extensive access to coastal recreation, including marinas, public beaches, and the nearby Gilbert Stuart Museum, with local shopping concentrated along the Route 1 corridor.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by limited inventory and demand from students and professionals working in the nearby research and defense sectors.
The local economy is anchored by the Quonset Business Park, the University of Rhode Island, and various maritime and defense-related industries.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with Route 1 and Route 4 serving as the main arteries for regional travel.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural and historic character of the Saunderstown area.
The Washington County assessment regime is managed by individual town tax assessors, with periodic revaluations to ensure market-value alignment.
Parcels are subject to North Kingstown municipal taxes and the North Kingstown School District levies.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to coastal storm and flood risk, requiring standard flood insurance coverage for many properties.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 02874 profile.
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.
- Yawgoo Valley Ski Area4.22 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Warwick4.413.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.612.1 mi
- Adventureland Family Fun Park4.26 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese414.2 mi
- Topgolf Rhode Island4.316.5 mi
- Newport Vineyards4.211.3 mi
- Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant4.69.2 mi
- Ocean Mist4.510.1 mi
- Ryan Center4.63 mi
- The Breakers4.710.4 mi
- Fort Adams State Park4.68.3 mi
- Marble House4.710.2 mi
- Bowen's Wharf4.79.2 mi
- Narragansett Town Beach4.65.7 mi
- The Breakers4.710.4 mi
- Marble House4.710.2 mi
- The Elms4.79.7 mi
- International Tennis Hall of Fame4.79.6 mi
- Newport Car Museum4.911.5 mi
- Fort Adams State Park4.68.3 mi
- Cliff Walk – South End4.810.1 mi
- Cliff Walk4.810.1 mi
- Beavertail State Park4.96.3 mi
- Goddard Memorial State Park4.610.3 mi
- Bowen's Wharf4.79.2 mi
- Herreshoff Marine Museum4.715.2 mi
- Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina4.413 mi
- New York Yacht Club Harbour Court4.78.9 mi
- Goat Island Marina4.68.7 mi
- Newport National Golf Club4.112 mi
- Laurel Lane Country Club4.36.2 mi
- North Kingstown Golf Course4.16.6 mi
- Meadow Brook Golf Course4.29.2 mi
- Fenner Hill Golf Club4.412.1 mi
- Bowen's Wharf4.79.2 mi
- Dave's Fresh Marketplace/Wickford4.74.1 mi
- Dave's Fresh Marketplace/East Greenwich4.710.1 mi
- Wicked Tulips - North Kingstown RI4.71.8 mi
- Shaw's4.24.9 mi
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport4.414.8 mi
- Boston Skydive Center528.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic site and birthplace of the famous American portraitist.
A working historic farm and educational site managed by Historic New England.
Provides extensive boating, fishing, and coastal access.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 52.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $408,100 could not be independently corroborated and was removed pending review (no prior-cycle value to revert to); the case is under review in the Command Center.