1 level home located in Ocean Ridge. Close to area beaches with deeded beach and boating access. Great investment for summer or year round living. 1 car garage, spacious yard, South Kingstown town water. Low Charlestown Taxes. Property will need cosmetic updates but has wonderful potential. Bring your ideas to make this home shine. To be conveyed as-is. Highest and best offers due by Monday March 15th @ 12:00 noon.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$556Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Scot HALLBERG• Randall, REALTORS Compass
Bought with Karen Follett• Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Great retirement, investment or year round living! 1 Level Ranch, in-ground pool, new addition, rights to Green Hill Pond, low taxes. Near Mystic, Newport, CT and casinos.
RIS #1121244
Oct 31, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 8, 2016
Price Changed
$254,000
$294/sq ft
Mar 28, 2016
Listed
$265,000
$307/sq ft
RIS #1109165
Dec 31, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 2015
Listed
$265,000
$307/sq ft
RIS #1041095
Jun 11, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 2013
Listed
$239,000
$277/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,465 (+2.6%)
$256,600 + $159,100
$415,700
2024
$2,403 (+0.7%)
$256,600 + $159,100
$415,700
2023
$2,386 (+5.1%)
$256,600 + $159,100
$415,700
2022
$2,270 (−0.1%)
$150,700 + $127,200
$277,900
2021
$2,273 (−0.6%)
$150,700 + $127,200
$277,900
2020
$2,287 (+5.7%)
$150,700 + $127,200
$277,900
2019
$2,163 (−4.2%)
$138,500 + $95,800
$234,300
2018
$2,259 (+0.5%)
$138,500 + $95,800
$234,300
2017
$2,247 (−5.9%)
$138,500 + $95,800
$234,300
2016
$2,388 (+1.0%)
$139,900 + $94,000
$233,900
2015
$2,365 (+2.1%)
$139,900 + $94,000
$233,900
2014
$2,316
$139,900 + $94,000
$233,900
2013
$2,316 (+1.7%)
$147,200 + $97,600
$244,800
2012
$2,277
$147,200 + $97,600
$244,800
Tax history for 56 Alder Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,465 (+2.6%)
$256,600 + $159,100
$415,700
2024
$2,403 (+0.7%)
$256,600 + $159,100
$415,700
2023
$2,386 (+5.1%)
$256,600 + $159,100
$415,700
2022
$2,270 (−0.1%)
$150,700 + $127,200
$277,900
2021
$2,273 (−0.6%)
$150,700 + $127,200
$277,900
2020
$2,287 (+5.7%)
$150,700 + $127,200
$277,900
2019
$2,163 (−4.2%)
$138,500 + $95,800
$234,300
2018
$2,259 (+0.5%)
$138,500 + $95,800
$234,300
2017
$2,247 (−5.9%)
$138,500 + $95,800
$234,300
2016
$2,388 (+1.0%)
$139,900 + $94,000
$233,900
2015
$2,365 (+2.1%)
$139,900 + $94,000
$233,900
2014
$2,316
$139,900 + $94,000
$233,900
2013
$2,316 (+1.7%)
$147,200 + $97,600
$244,800
2012
$2,277
$147,200 + $97,600
$244,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
435761
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R20
Residence District
This zoning district is intended primarily for areas of existing platted, high density, single family residential development. This district is intended to be consistent with the RI CRMC SAM Plan land use classification for water quality protection category of Lands Already Developed Beyond Carrying Capacity. It is further intended to implement the high density residential proposed future land use category of the Town of Charlestown Comprehensive Plan 1991. The district minimum lot size is 20,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
General retail
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office
Public service
Fire house
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 3
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial, Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Tub Shower
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Construction Details: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Pool and Spa Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 10,018
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Waterfront Features: Water Access
Zoning: R20
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 864
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Fixer
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $277,900
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,287
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 435761
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Places
Transit
Charlestown Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 4.8mi
9/10
Chariho Regional Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi
7/10
Chariho High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Charlestown, RI • 02813
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$457,000 – $553,000
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