Google street view image for 231 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 02842

Off market may 2004 for $395K

$1,205,475

•

984

sq ft

231 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 02842

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$1,225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by David McCauley • Bershire Hathaway Home Service

Bought with David McCauley • Bershire Hathaway Home Service

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•Source:RIS #435658

Redfin Estimate

$1,205,475

$810K since sold in May 2004$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 43.4% higher than the average sale price ($841K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$420,000
A
2 beds1 bath987 sq ft
292 Boulevard, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$915,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
175 Kay St, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$755,000
C
2 beds1 bath888 sq ft
9 Loyola Ter, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$940,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,506 sq ft
36 Center Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$965,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
118 Wolcott Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,050,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,764 sq ft
181 Center Ave, Middletown, RI 02842

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Market trends in 02842, RI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.7%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$734K

$41K MoM

Avg. days on market

57d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,750,000
3 beds3 baths2,702 sq ft
379 Third Beach Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
$1,199,000
4 beds3 baths3,178 sq ft
6 J H Dwyer Dr, Middletown, RI 02842
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,950,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,764 sq ft
575 Tuckerman Ave Unit B, Middletown, RI 02842
$499,000
3 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
2 Seaboard Ct, Middletown, RI 02842
$199,000
2 beds1 bath924 sq ft
61 Bayview Pkwy, Middletown, RI 02842
3D WALKTHROUGH
$2,500,000
8 beds4 baths5,993 sq ft
80 Briarwood Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
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Sale history for 231 Purgatory Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #822348

Sep 20, 2019

Price Changed

$500,000

$508/sq ft

Nov 1, 2000

Sold

$280,000

$285/sq ft

Aug 21, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Dec 29, 1998

Listed

$550,000

$559/sq ft

RIS #435658

May 10, 2004

Sold

$395,000

$401/sq ft

Apr 11, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Apr 6, 2004

Listed

$395,000

$401/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,139 (+4.7%)

$808,400 + $306,000

$1,114,400

2024

$12,548 (+47.6%)

$808,400 + $306,000

$1,114,400

2023

$8,503 (+4.7%)

$432,700 + $242,700

$675,400

2022

$8,118

$432,700 + $242,700

$675,400

2021

$8,118 (+21.8%)

$432,700 + $242,700

$675,400

2020

$6,663

$289,300 + $194,900

$484,200

2018

$6,658 (+6.2%)

$289,300 + $194,900

$484,200

2016

$6,271 (+2.5%)

$201,700 + $205,000

$406,700

2015

$6,117 (−1.4%)

$201,700 + $205,000

$406,700

2014

$6,201 (+2.3%)

$183,300 + $202,600

$385,900

2013

$6,062 (+2.0%)

$183,300 + $202,600

$385,900

2012

$5,943

$183,300 + $202,600

$385,900

Tax history for 231 Purgatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,139 (+4.7%)

$808,400 + $306,000

$1,114,400

2024

$12,548 (+47.6%)

$808,400 + $306,000

$1,114,400

2023

$8,503 (+4.7%)

$432,700 + $242,700

$675,400

2022

$8,118

$432,700 + $242,700

$675,400

2021

$8,118 (+21.8%)

$432,700 + $242,700

$675,400

2020

$6,663

$289,300 + $194,900

$484,200

2018

$6,658 (+6.2%)

$289,300 + $194,900

$484,200

2016

$6,271 (+2.5%)

$201,700 + $205,000

$406,700

2015

$6,117 (−1.4%)

$201,700 + $205,000

$406,700

2014

$6,201 (+2.3%)

$183,300 + $202,600

$385,900

2013

$6,062 (+2.0%)

$183,300 + $202,600

$385,900

2012

$5,943

$183,300 + $202,600

$385,900

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,128

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

279584

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 4
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Masonry

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Door Features: Storm Door(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Construction Details: Drywall, Plaster, Vinyl Siding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 20,000
Lot Size Acres: 0.4591
Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
Zoning: R-10

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 984

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $126,900

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,942
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Steam

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,128
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 279584

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Aquidneck School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Joseph H. Gaudet School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

7/10

Middletown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

6/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 90° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Middletown, RI • 02842

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.15M – $1.39M

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Home values near 231 Purgatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
219 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 700 Sq. Ft.	$740,341
215 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$1,050,138
240 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$526,061
223 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 560 Sq. Ft.	$566,158
225 Purgatory Road Unit 225, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 560 Sq. Ft.	$711,126
219 Purgatory Road Unit 000219, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 560 Sq. Ft.	$619,340
221 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 560 Sq. Ft.	$686,652

Address	Redfin Estimate
245 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2786 Sq. Ft.	$1,870,010
228 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,039,222
225 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 560 Sq. Ft.	$700,390
244 Purgatory Road Unit 3, Middletown, RI 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 420 Sq. Ft.	$425,182
223 Purgatory Road Unit 000223, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 560 Sq. Ft.	$584,280
240 Purgatory Road Unit 240, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$498,583
215 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1691 Sq. Ft.	$1,187,101

Address	Redfin Estimate
222 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1432 Sq. Ft.	$973,845
250 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1758 Sq. Ft.	$855,034
221 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 700 Sq. Ft.	$734,624
240 Purgatory Road Unit 5, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$575,969
221 Purgatory Road Unit 221, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 560 Sq. Ft.	$512,797
222 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$910,812
245 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$1,292,265

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