Google street view image for 289 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

OFF MARKET

$597,967

•

2 ba

•

1,048

sq ft

289 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

About this home

289 Balsam Rd is a 1,048 square foot house on a 7,841 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Wakefield data, we estimate the home's value is $597,967.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$571Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$597,967

$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 8.1% lower than the average sale price ($651K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$550,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,378 sq ft
76 Hemlock Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$920,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,222 sq ft
155 Green Hill Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$670,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,736 sq ft
121 Tupelo Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD OCT 28, 2025
$725,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,353 sq ft
26 Thomas St, Charlestown, RI 02813
SOLD JAN 2, 2026
$490,000
E
2 beds1 bath900 sq ft
108 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$550,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,331 sq ft
12 Mautucket Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

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$561,559

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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

New listings for sale

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575 South Shore Village Blvd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
$999,900
2 beds3 baths2,692 sq ft
156 Driver Ln, Wakefield, RI 02879
$329,900
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158 Holiday Ct, Wakefield, RI 02879
$699,000
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433 Gravelly Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
$5,500,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,614 sq ft
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Sale history for 289 Balsam Rd

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,037 (+3.6%)

$293,500 + $269,900

$563,400

2024

$4,860

$225,700 + $214,100

$439,800

2023

$4,860 (+0.9%)

$225,700 + $214,100

$439,800

2022

$4,816 (+14.0%)

$225,700 + $214,100

$439,800

2021

$4,225

$137,900 + $154,500

$292,400

2020

$4,225

$137,900 + $154,500

$292,400

2019

$4,225 (+2.5%)

$137,900 + $154,500

$292,400

2018

$4,122 (+2.4%)

$127,300 + $135,600

$262,900

2017

$4,025 (+12.9%)

$127,300 + $135,600

$262,900

2016

$3,564 (+2.6%)

$127,300 + $108,900

$236,200

2015

$3,473 (+0.3%)

$115,700 + $108,100

$223,800

2014

$3,464

$115,700 + $108,100

$223,800

2013

$3,462 (+5.2%)

$115,700 + $108,100

$223,800

2012

$3,290

$117,900 + $109,000

$226,900

Tax history for 289 Balsam Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,037 (+3.6%)

$293,500 + $269,900

$563,400

2024

$4,860

$225,700 + $214,100

$439,800

2023

$4,860 (+0.9%)

$225,700 + $214,100

$439,800

2022

$4,816 (+14.0%)

$225,700 + $214,100

$439,800

2021

$4,225

$137,900 + $154,500

$292,400

2020

$4,225

$137,900 + $154,500

$292,400

2019

$4,225 (+2.5%)

$137,900 + $154,500

$292,400

2018

$4,122 (+2.4%)

$127,300 + $135,600

$262,900

2017

$4,025 (+12.9%)

$127,300 + $135,600

$262,900

2016

$3,564 (+2.6%)

$127,300 + $108,900

$236,200

2015

$3,473 (+0.3%)

$115,700 + $108,100

$223,800

2014

$3,464

$115,700 + $108,100

$223,800

2013

$3,462 (+5.2%)

$115,700 + $108,100

$223,800

2012

$3,290

$117,900 + $109,000

$226,900

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

Zoning

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 952
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

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

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,048
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,960
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,048
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 007703 - 000000 - 000033 - 000000

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: SOUTH KINGSTOWN
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: R30
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,048
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 230935

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 • 7.1mi

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 89° expected this year, 16 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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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

$569,000 – $688,000

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Home values near 289 Balsam Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
282 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$890,817
288 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$716,333

Address	Redfin Estimate
266 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$617,060
274 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$546,372

Address	Redfin Estimate
281 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$623,407
263 Balsam Road, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1014 Sq. Ft.	$705,159

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