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Off market

$2,464,392

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3 ba

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2,186

sq ft

478 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 02842

About this home

478 Purgatory Rd is a 2,186 square foot house on a 2.25 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Middletown data, we estimate the home's value is $2,464,392.

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

2.25 acresLot Size

$1,127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,464,392

$97K since October

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This home's estimate is 55.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.58M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$1,200,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,220 sq ft
227 Prospect Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$3,250,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,772 sq ft
47 Kane Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,430,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,179 sq ft
14 Wolcott Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$1,495,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,818 sq ft
104 Kay Blvd, Newport, RI 02840
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,325,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,208 sq ft
11 O'donnell Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
SOLD NOV 17, 2025
$795,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
92 Trout Dr, Middletown, RI 02842

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$2,320,851

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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

97.6%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$735K

$623 MoM

Avg. days on market

61d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$675,000
5 beds2.5 baths1,860 sq ft
3 Ruth St, Middletown, RI 02842
$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
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Sale history for 478 Purgatory Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$32,617 (+4.7%)

$2,511,500 + $255,000

$2,766,500

2024

$31,151 (+64.7%)

$2,511,500 + $255,000

$2,766,500

2023

$18,913 (+4.7%)

$1,302,500 + $199,700

$1,502,200

2022

$18,056

$1,302,500 + $199,700

$1,502,200

2021

$18,056 (−20.0%)

$1,302,500 + $199,700

$1,502,200

2020

$22,558

$1,434,200 + $205,200

$1,639,400

2018

$22,542 (+6.5%)

$1,434,200 + $205,200

$1,639,400

2016

$21,173 (+2.5%)

$1,192,700 + $180,400

$1,373,100

2015

$20,651 (+20.5%)

$1,192,700 + $180,400

$1,373,100

2014

$17,143 (+2.3%)

$890,200 + $176,600

$1,066,800

2013

$16,759 (+2.0%)

$890,200 + $176,600

$1,066,800

2012

$16,429

$890,200 + $176,600

$1,066,800

Tax history for 478 Purgatory Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$32,617 (+4.7%)

$2,511,500 + $255,000

$2,766,500

2024

$31,151 (+64.7%)

$2,511,500 + $255,000

$2,766,500

2023

$18,913 (+4.7%)

$1,302,500 + $199,700

$1,502,200

2022

$18,056

$1,302,500 + $199,700

$1,502,200

2021

$18,056 (−20.0%)

$1,302,500 + $199,700

$1,502,200

2020

$22,558

$1,434,200 + $205,200

$1,639,400

2018

$22,542 (+6.5%)

$1,434,200 + $205,200

$1,639,400

2016

$21,173 (+2.5%)

$1,192,700 + $180,400

$1,373,100

2015

$20,651 (+20.5%)

$1,192,700 + $180,400

$1,373,100

2014

$17,143 (+2.3%)

$890,200 + $176,600

$1,066,800

2013

$16,759 (+2.0%)

$890,200 + $176,600

$1,066,800

2012

$16,429

$890,200 + $176,600

$1,066,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

May 7, 2014 • Active

Electrical

Apr 4, 2014 • Active

Building

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,508

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,186
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,428
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,186
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 98,010
Municipality Name: MIDDLETOWN
Acres: 2.25
Zoning Code: R40
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,186
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport County
APN: 525019

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Aquidneck School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Joseph H. Gaudet School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

7/10

Middletown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

6/10

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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

5/10 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

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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

$2.34M – $2.84M

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Home values near 478 Purgatory Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
444 Purgatory Ln, Middletown, RI 7 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 6988 Sq. Ft.	$6,830,365
438 Purgatory Ln, Middletown, RI 9 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6910 Sq. Ft.	$4,069,470
423 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5240 Sq. Ft.	$1,367,861
446 Purgatory Ln, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,489,926
443 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5076 Sq. Ft.	$3,172,251
448 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3929 Sq. Ft.	$2,139,354
612 Tuckerman Ave Apartment B, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3020 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
448 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4867 Sq. Ft.	$2,690,263
440 Purgatory Ln, Middletown, RI 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3820 Sq. Ft.	$4,347,058
468 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3490 Sq. Ft.	$8,436,345
423 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5240 Sq. Ft.	$1,438,982
436 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1937 Sq. Ft.	$747,041
438 Purgatory Ln, Middletown, RI 9 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6910 Sq. Ft.	—
632 Tuckerman Ave, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3586 Sq. Ft.	$4,929,905

Address	Redfin Estimate
443 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5076 Sq. Ft.	$2,413,091
446 Purgatory Ln, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$2,130,405
436 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1937 Sq. Ft.	$704,646
444 Purgatory Ln, Middletown, RI 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5054 Sq. Ft.	$5,591,234
468 Purgatory Rd, Middletown, RI 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3946 Sq. Ft.	$4,353,161
440 Purgatory Ln, Middletown, RI 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4999 Sq. Ft.	$5,246,281
26 Ashurst Ave, Middletown, RI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$1,400,684

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Market trends in 02842, RI

Sale history for 478 Purgatory Rd

Tax history for 478 Purgatory Rd

Permits

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