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Why Live in Foster
Foster, located in western Rhode Island near the Connecticut border, is known for its rural charm and expansive properties. The town features Jerimoth Hill, the highest point in the state at 812 feet. Residents enjoy a rustic lifestyle with ample land, as properties can include extensive acreage. The housing styles range from 19th-century homesteads to newer builds from the 1970s and 1980s, including log houses, raised ranches, 1800s colonials, and clapboard Cape Cods. Foster's community life revolves around farm activities, such as pumpkin picking and hayrides at Cucumber Hill Farm, and outdoor adventures like hiking along the Ponaganset River and at Jerimoth Hill. The Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge and Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds add unique local features. Essential amenities are conveniently located, with grocery stores like Dino’s Park & Shop 8 miles away and Big Y World Class Market 10 miles away in Connecticut. For shopping, residents frequent Killingly Commons, 7 miles away, which includes Target and Stop & Shop. Dining options include the popular Shady Acres Diner and Mulberry Vineyards in nearby Chepachet. Foster is part of the Foster-Glocester Regional School District, with highly rated schools such as Captain Isaac Paine Elementary, Ponaganset Middle, and Ponaganset High School. The town is approximately 20 miles from Providence, making it a feasible commute while maintaining a rural atmosphere.
Home Prices in Foster, RI
The median home sale price in Foster, RI is $500,000, up 5% year-over-year. Homes in Foster sell in 50 days on average, compared to the national average of 58 days.
Home Price Trends
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Median Sale Price
$500,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$500,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$415,000
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$288
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Number of Homes for Sale
6
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Last 12 months Home Sales
51
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Months of Supply
1.40
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Median List Price
$506,999
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
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