OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2017 for $264K

$524,394

•

1,210

sq ft

259 High St, Wakefield, RI 02879

About this home

Great walk-ability! Hit the bike path, Main Street or Wakefield elementary in minutes. 3 Beds up with a possible 4th on first, or office/ den. Renovated spacious full bath up and added new half bath on first. Fully renovated kitchen with maple cabinets, quartz countertops and new appliances. Walk out basement, fenced yard. Town sewer, water. Roof 3 years old. Siding replaced with red cedar shingles. Newer furnace and hot water heater. Perfect home to gather for the holidays!

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

4,681 sq ftLot Size

$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Jill Granville • Lighthouse Real Estate Group

Bought with Joseph Geaber • RE/MAX FLAGSHIP, INC.

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•Source:RIS #1173195

Redfin Estimate

$524,394

$260K since sold in November 2017$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 14% higher than the average sale price ($460K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$402,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,362 sq ft
354 Woodruff Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD NOV 3, 2026
$325,000
B
2 beds1 bath608 sq ft
9 Allen Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$675,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,524 sq ft
106 Winter St, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$418,000
D
4 beds1 bath1,560 sq ft
18 Austin St, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$480,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
28 Karee Ct, Wakefield, RI 02879

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Market trends in 02879, RI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.1%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$745K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

$369,000
Studio— baths— sq ft
54 Schaeffer St, Wakefield, RI 02879
$595,000
5 beds2 baths4,462 sq ft
484 High St, Wakefield, RI 02879
$1,359,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,952 sq ft
99 Fresh Meadow Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
$1,689,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
1025 South Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
$1,574,500
4 beds2.5 baths2,850 sq ft
97 2 North Woods Trl, South Kingstown, RI 02879
$639,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,544 sq ft
1700 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
$2,375,000
3 beds3 baths3,731 sq ft
216 Spartina Cove Way, Wakefield, RI 02879
$359,000
2 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
20 Healey Brook Ct, Wakefield, RI 02879
$799,000
3 beds3 baths2,329 sq ft
282 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
$1,590,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,720 sq ft
91 Green Hill Beach Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
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Sale history for 259 High St

Date

Event

Price

RIS #707498

Sep 20, 2019

Price Changed

$97,500

$81/sq ft

Dec 15, 1997

Sold

$95,000

$79/sq ft

Nov 9, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Apr 21, 1997

Listed

$110,000

$91/sq ft

RIS #1173195

Nov 1, 2017

Sold

$264,000

$218/sq ft

Sep 25, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 16, 2017

Contingent

—

Sep 13, 2017

Listed

$249,000

$206/sq ft

RIS #309568

Sep 2, 2003

Sold

$212,500

$176/sq ft

Jun 30, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jun 21, 2003

Listed

$214,900

$178/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,701 (+2.5%)

$145,100 + $268,900

$414,000

2024

$3,610

$111,600 + $215,100

$326,700

2023

$3,610 (+0.9%)

$111,600 + $215,100

$326,700

2022

$3,577 (+3.1%)

$111,600 + $215,100

$326,700

2021

$3,471

$92,000 + $148,200

$240,200

2020

$3,471

$92,000 + $148,200

$240,200

2019

$3,471 (+40.3%)

$92,000 + $148,200

$240,200

2018

$2,474 (+2.4%)

$61,300 + $96,500

$157,800

2017

$2,416 (+1.5%)

$61,300 + $96,500

$157,800

2016

$2,381 (−2.4%)

$61,300 + $96,500

$157,800

2015

$2,440 (+0.8%)

$65,000 + $92,200

$157,200

2014

$2,420

$65,000 + $91,300

$156,300

2013

$2,418 (−4.7%)

$65,000 + $91,300

$156,300

2012

$2,538

$73,000 + $102,000

$175,000

Tax history for 259 High St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,701 (+2.5%)

$145,100 + $268,900

$414,000

2024

$3,610

$111,600 + $215,100

$326,700

2023

$3,610 (+0.9%)

$111,600 + $215,100

$326,700

2022

$3,577 (+3.1%)

$111,600 + $215,100

$326,700

2021

$3,471

$92,000 + $148,200

$240,200

2020

$3,471

$92,000 + $148,200

$240,200

2019

$3,471 (+40.3%)

$92,000 + $148,200

$240,200

2018

$2,474 (+2.4%)

$61,300 + $96,500

$157,800

2017

$2,416 (+1.5%)

$61,300 + $96,500

$157,800

2016

$2,381 (−2.4%)

$61,300 + $96,500

$157,800

2015

$2,440 (+0.8%)

$65,000 + $92,200

$157,200

2014

$2,420

$65,000 + $91,300

$156,300

2013

$2,418 (−4.7%)

$65,000 + $91,300

$156,300

2012

$2,538

$73,000 + $102,000

$175,000

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,210

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Washington County

APN

227275

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

R10

Medium High Density Residential District

This district allows a residential density of up to 4.35 du per acre. The lot sizes for single-household detached dwellings is 10,000 sq ft. This is a high-density residential area with public water and is expected to be served by the sewer system. Selected public and semipublic uses are allowed in this district.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service
Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related

Property details

Parking

Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Features: Stone

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Wood Burning Stove

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Drywall, Plaster, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 4,681.6
Lot Size Acres: 0.1075
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Zoning: R10

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,210
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $157,800

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,415.92
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
Water Source: Connected, Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Wood

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,210
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 227275

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Broad Rock Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

South Kingstown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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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 92° 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

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Wakefield, RI • 02879

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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.

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4.6 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$499,000 – $604,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 High St, Wakefield, RI 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2618 Sq. Ft.	$799,014
273 High St, Wakefield, RI 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$467,022
245 High St, South Kingstown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1509 Sq. Ft.	$587,105
17 Victory St, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$538,892
20 Victory St, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 950 Sq. Ft.	$475,940
6 Hunt Ave, Wakefield, RI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2952 Sq. Ft.	$663,580
17 Liberty St, South Kingstown, RI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$602,103

Address	Redfin Estimate
274 High St, Wakefield, RI 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$859,657
245 High St, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$575,255
264 High St, South Kingstown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$466,550
26 Victory St, Wakefield, RI 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1133 Sq. Ft.	$414,063
6 Hunt Ave, South Kingstown, RI 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1942 Sq. Ft.	$656,617
8 Hunt Ave, South Kingstown, RI 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1942 Sq. Ft.	$665,999
20 Victory St, South Kingstown, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 950 Sq. Ft.	$447,989

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273 High St, South Kingstown, RI 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$511,092
14 Victory St, Wakefield, RI 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2424 Sq. Ft.	$485,553
17 Liberty St, Wakefield, RI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2730 Sq. Ft.	$507,757
8 Hunt Ave, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1020 Sq. Ft.	$596,267
26 Victory St, South Kingstown, RI 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1133 Sq. Ft.	$414,515
14 Victory St, South Kingstown, RI 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1247 Sq. Ft.	$526,066

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