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Off Market Jul 2024 for $510K

$600,701

•

1,200

sq ft

260 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

About this home

Great vacation home or year-round home on a quiet, dead-end street in a friendly community. Nicely updated with new kitchen, appliances and windows. Efficient Mitsubishi mini split system on both levels. Private, fenced yard with sweet gardens, outdoor shower and privacy. Only 1.3 miles to the Ocean Ridge Community Association private beach on Green Hill Pond with picnic pavilion and kayak storage. Membership is optional and really affordable. 2 miles to Green HIll or Charlestown Beach. Enjoy the coastal lifestyle without the crowds.

Single-familyProperty Type

1981Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$501Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Frances Bidell • RE/MAX FLAGSHIP, INC.

Bought with Shon Campbell • Envious Properties LLC

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•Source:RIS #1361754

Redfin Estimate

$600,701

$91K since sold in July 2024$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 1.3% lower than the average sale price ($608K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$550,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,378 sq ft
76 Hemlock Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$550,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,331 sq ft
12 Mautucket Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$669,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,446 sq ft
71 Willow Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$590,000
D
3 beds1 bath960 sq ft
74 Grandview Dr, Charlestown, RI 02813
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$601,000
E
3 beds1 bath620 sq ft
75 Spruce Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$690,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,248 sq ft
49 Auburn Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

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Market trends in 02879, RI

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$675K

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

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Sale history for 260 Balsam Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1361754

Jul 30, 2024

Sold

$510,000

$425/sq ft

Jul 24, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 26, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 15, 2024

Listed

$489,000

$408/sq ft

RIS #1122972

Aug 9, 2016

Sold

$170,000

$142/sq ft

Aug 7, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 22, 2016

Contingent

—

Jun 9, 2016

Price Changed

$189,000

$158/sq ft

Jun 9, 2016

Relisted

—

May 25, 2016

Contingent

—

Apr 24, 2016

Relisted

—

Apr 21, 2016

Contingent

—

Apr 14, 2016

Listed

$199,000

$166/sq ft

RIS #947837

Dec 19, 2013

Price Changed

$229,900

$192/sq ft

Aug 21, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Aug 25, 2009

Listed

$260,000

$217/sq ft

RIS #211408

Sep 5, 2002

Sold

$192,000

$160/sq ft

Aug 12, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 2002

Listed

$192,000

$160/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,265 (+5.7%)

$282,600 + $194,500

$477,100

2024

$4,035

$217,300 + $147,900

$365,200

2023

$4,035 (+0.9%)

$217,300 + $147,900

$365,200

2022

$3,999 (+14.5%)

$217,300 + $147,900

$365,200

2021

$3,494

$132,800 + $109,000

$241,800

2020

$3,494

$132,800 + $109,000

$241,800

2019

$3,494 (+7.0%)

$132,800 + $109,000

$241,800

2018

$3,266 (+2.4%)

$122,600 + $85,700

$208,300

2017

$3,189 (+1.5%)

$122,600 + $85,700

$208,300

2016

$3,143 (+3.2%)

$122,600 + $85,700

$208,300

2015

$3,047 (+0.3%)

$111,500 + $84,800

$196,300

2014

$3,039

$111,500 + $84,800

$196,300

2013

$3,037 (+4.0%)

$111,500 + $84,800

$196,300

2012

$2,919

$114,700 + $86,600

$201,300

Tax history for 260 Balsam Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,265 (+5.7%)

$282,600 + $194,500

$477,100

2024

$4,035

$217,300 + $147,900

$365,200

2023

$4,035 (+0.9%)

$217,300 + $147,900

$365,200

2022

$3,999 (+14.5%)

$217,300 + $147,900

$365,200

2021

$3,494

$132,800 + $109,000

$241,800

2020

$3,494

$132,800 + $109,000

$241,800

2019

$3,494 (+7.0%)

$132,800 + $109,000

$241,800

2018

$3,266 (+2.4%)

$122,600 + $85,700

$208,300

2017

$3,189 (+1.5%)

$122,600 + $85,700

$208,300

2016

$3,143 (+3.2%)

$122,600 + $85,700

$208,300

2015

$3,047 (+0.3%)

$111,500 + $84,800

$196,300

2014

$3,039

$111,500 + $84,800

$196,300

2013

$3,037 (+4.0%)

$111,500 + $84,800

$196,300

2012

$2,919

$114,700 + $86,600

$201,300

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

600

Year built

1981

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Washington County

APN

458875

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

R30

CCO

Medium Density Residential District

This district allows a residential density of up to 1.45 du per acre. Single-household detached units will be the predominant type of housing, although duplexes will be allowed by special use permit. Residential cluster developments should be considered for major subdivision proposals in this district. The lot sizes for single-household detached dwellings is 30,000 sq ft. Water service generally is available to this district, or could easily be provided. While public sewers presently serve some of this district, public sewers should not be considered for the outlying villages as designated on the Land Use Plan, except for Middlebridge and the industrially zoned area of West Kingston.

Zone overlays

Carrying Capacity Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Finished, Interior Entry

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

Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Other Features: Tub Shower

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 4,792
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Water Access

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 600
Above Grade Finished Area: 600
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $365,200

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,999
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: 150 Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $65
Annually

Community Information
Community Features: Marina

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 458875

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Matunuck School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi

8/10

Broad Rock Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi

9/10

South Kingstown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi

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

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

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.

9.1 hrs

4.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$571,000 – $691,000

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Home values near 260 Balsam Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
282 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$890,817
274 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$546,372

Address	Redfin Estimate
266 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$617,060
263 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1014 Sq. Ft.	$705,159

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 972 Sq. Ft.	$592,127
250 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1306 Sq. Ft.	$615,470

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