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Curious what homes are selling for in Foster? Over the past 30 days, roughly 2 homes have sold here, at a median price of $557,450 and an average of $557,450. That represents an increase of $62,450 from the previous period. Foster has around 4,892 residents, with about 90% of homes owner-occupied.

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Living in Foster, Rhode Island

What is Foster, Rhode Island like? Foster is the most rural town in Rhode Island, in the far western corner of Providence County on the Connecticut line. There's no real downtown — Foster is farmland, forest, stone walls, and winding country roads, dotted with historic farmhouses and homes on large parcels of land. It's home to Jerimoth Hill, the highest point in the state, and to the Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge, Rhode Island's only covered bridge.

For buyers, Foster is about land, privacy, and rural New England character. Below is a look at the town, how property taxes work, and where the market stands now. For current prices and days on market, see the market snapshot near the top of this page. If you're thinking about buying or selling in Foster, I'd be glad to help — in English or Spanish.

The Areas of Foster

Foster Center. The historic civic heart of town, with the 1796 Foster Town House and a small historic district.
Clayville & Moosup Valley. Rural village areas with historic homes, churches, and farms.
Hopkins Mills & South Foster. Wooded, rural areas with farmhouses and homes on acreage.
Around Jerimoth Hill. The far-western area near the state's highest point, on the Connecticut line.
Along the Ponaganset & Moosup Rivers. Rural homes near the rivers and reservoirs.

Foster Property Taxes

Rhode Island communities set their property-tax rates every year, and the amount that applies to a given home depends on its assessed value and how the town classifies the property. Because the rate is reset annually, confirm the current Foster figure and your property's classification with the Foster Tax Assessor before relying on it.

I'm glad to walk through what the tax picture looks like for a specific address — in a rural town, well, septic, and acreage all factor in too.

Foster, RI: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the neighborhoods in Foster, RI?

Foster is a rural town without a traditional downtown; its areas include Foster Center, Clayville, Moosup Valley, Hopkins Mills, and South Foster, spread across farmland and forest in the state's western corner.

What is Foster, RI known for?

Foster is known as Rhode Island's most rural town, home to Jerimoth Hill (the highest point in the state), the Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge (Rhode Island's only covered bridge), the historic Foster Center and its 1796 Town House, and its farms and forests.

What types of homes are in Foster, RI?

Foster's homes are largely historic farmhouses, colonials, and newer custom single-family houses set on large rural and wooded parcels, with few subdivisions.

How far is Foster, RI from Providence?

Foster sits in western Providence County — downtown Providence is roughly 20 to 25 miles from Foster Center, generally about a 30- to 35-minute drive via Route 6 or Route 14, depending on where you start.

Who is the best real estate agent in Foster, RI?

That's for you to decide, but Alexander Parmenidez works with both buyers and sellers across Rhode Island — in English and Spanish — and knows the Foster market well, from Foster Center to the Connecticut line. Reach out anytime at 401-426-4857 or alexparmenidez.realtor.

Buying or Selling in Foster

Foster rewards local knowledge — pricing a historic farmhouse on acreage is a different exercise than pricing a newer custom home in the woods, and rural land, wells, and septic all factor in. Whether you're buying land, a farmhouse, or selling, I can help you read it accurately. I work with buyers and sellers here in English and Spanish, with no pressure.

Alexander Parmenidez · Broker Associate, REALTOR® · Coldwell Banker Realty
401-426-4857 · alexparmenidez.realtor

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