OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2025 for $1M

$1,283,336

•

2,250

sq ft

255 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 02842

About this home

Discover a fantastic opportunity in the sought- after Easton's Point! Perfectly situated on a spacious corner lot between First and Second Beach, this estate sale offers unmatched potential to create your ideal coastal retreat. With scenic water views, an unbeatable location, and room to expand, this property is ready for transformation. This inviting home invites you to bring your vision and add value, creating the ultimate vacation escape, rental investment, or year-round residence. Make this coastal gem your own and embrace the quintessential beachside lifestyle. Sale is subject to final probate court approval.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$570Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Fitzpatrick Team • RE/MAX Results

Bought with Fitzpatrick Team • RE/MAX Results

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•Source:RIS #1372992

Redfin Estimate

$1,283,336

$283K since sold in January 2025$66K since October

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This home's estimate is 9% higher than the average sale price ($1.18M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,325,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,208 sq ft
11 O'donnell Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$1,495,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,818 sq ft
104 Kay Blvd, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,050,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,016 sq ft
78 Ellery Rd, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,430,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,179 sq ft
14 Wolcott Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$825,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,816 sq ft
45 Harvey Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$940,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,506 sq ft
36 Center Ave, Middletown, RI 02842

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$433,588

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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 255 Purgatory Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1372992

Jan 23, 2025

Sold

$1,000,000

$444/sq ft

Dec 1, 2024

Contingent

—

Nov 14, 2024

Listed

$1,000,000

$444/sq ft

RIS #515554

Oct 2, 1995

Sold

$155,000

$69/sq ft

Aug 1, 1995

Listed

$169,000

$75/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,042 (+4.7%)

$866,500 + $154,900

$1,021,400

2024

$11,501 (+53.7%)

$866,500 + $154,900

$1,021,400

2023

$7,483 (+4.7%)

$463,900 + $130,500

$594,400

2022

$7,145

$463,900 + $130,500

$594,400

2021

$7,145 (+11.0%)

$463,900 + $130,500

$594,400

2020

$6,437

$337,300 + $130,500

$467,800

2018

$6,432 (+18.0%)

$337,300 + $130,500

$467,800

2016

$5,449 (+2.5%)

$235,200 + $118,200

$353,400

2015

$5,315 (−1.5%)

$235,200 + $118,200

$353,400

2014

$5,395 (+2.3%)

$213,700 + $122,000

$335,700

2013

$5,274 (+2.0%)

$213,700 + $122,000

$335,700

2012

$5,170

$213,700 + $122,000

$335,700

Tax history for 255 Purgatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,042 (+4.7%)

$866,500 + $154,900

$1,021,400

2024

$11,501 (+53.7%)

$866,500 + $154,900

$1,021,400

2023

$7,483 (+4.7%)

$463,900 + $130,500

$594,400

2022

$7,145

$463,900 + $130,500

$594,400

2021

$7,145 (+11.0%)

$463,900 + $130,500

$594,400

2020

$6,437

$337,300 + $130,500

$467,800

2018

$6,432 (+18.0%)

$337,300 + $130,500

$467,800

2016

$5,449 (+2.5%)

$235,200 + $118,200

$353,400

2015

$5,315 (−1.5%)

$235,200 + $118,200

$353,400

2014

$5,395 (+2.3%)

$213,700 + $122,000

$335,700

2013

$5,274 (+2.0%)

$213,700 + $122,000

$335,700

2012

$5,170

$213,700 + $122,000

$335,700

*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

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,390

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newport County

APN

89935

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 5
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Masonry, Stone

Equipment
Appliances: Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 14,810
Lot Size Acres: 0.34

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 860
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,390
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $1,021,400

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,856
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,390
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 89935

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

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 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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Jun

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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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4.6 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.22M – $1.48M

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Home values near 255 Purgatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
245 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2786 Sq. Ft.	$1,870,010
254 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 620 Sq. Ft.	$408,790
248 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 420 Sq. Ft.	$279,506
244 Purgatory Road Unit 3, Middletown, RI 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 420 Sq. Ft.	$425,182
240 Purgatory Road Unit 240, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$498,583
264 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$970,085
248 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 420 Sq. Ft.	$280,851

Address	Redfin Estimate
231 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 984 Sq. Ft.	$1,205,475
250 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1758 Sq. Ft.	$855,034
248 Purgatory Road Unit 2, Middletown, RI 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 420 Sq. Ft.	$308,867
250 Purgatory Road Unit 6, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1374 Sq. Ft.	$813,121
254 Purgatory Road Unit 000254, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 620 Sq. Ft.	$346,344
231 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2128 Sq. Ft.	$1,273,424
401 Wolcott Avenue, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1648 Sq. Ft.	$1,227,612

Address	Redfin Estimate
264 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$999,516
240 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$526,061
254 Purgatory Road Unit 1, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 620 Sq. Ft.	$465,681
240 Purgatory Road Unit 5, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$575,969
250 Purgatory Road Unit 000250, Middletown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1758 Sq. Ft.	$799,917
245 Purgatory Road, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$1,292,265
3 Easton Way, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2836 Sq. Ft.	$2,573,961

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