OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2023 for $430K

$641,421

•

1,632

sq ft

52 Elm Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

About this home

Exceptional location in the sought out Ocean Ridge Community! Discover the perfect blank canvas for your beach getaway dream home. This 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Ranch level home is nestled on a large private lot, is ready for your personal touch and renovations. In between serene Green Hill Beach and charming Charlestown beach, this is coastal living at its finest. Ocean Ridge Civic Association aka O. R. C. A. provides access to a club house, beach pavilion, private Greenhill pond beach, kayak/canoe racks, two boat ramps, 22 slip marina and fun events. Bike ride to the beach, Ice cream shops, restaurants, and coffee/bakery shops. Minutes to URI and easy access to rt1. This is your gateway to all the very best RI has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

0.69 acresLot Size

$393Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Team KEY • KEY Real Estate Services

Bought with Team KEY • KEY Real Estate Services

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•Source:RIS #1343434

Redfin Estimate

$641,421

$211K since sold in November 2023$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 19.6% lower than the average sale price ($797K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2025
$525,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,488 sq ft
146 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$690,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,248 sq ft
49 Auburn Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$985,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,728 sq ft
203 North Niantic Dr, Charlestown, RI 02813
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,238,872
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,694 sq ft
168 S Weeden Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$745,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft
21 Browning Dr, Charlestown, RI 02813
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$600,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,806 sq ft
11 Wendy Ln, Wakefield, RI 02879

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$276,519

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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

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$999,900
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156 Driver Ln, Wakefield, RI 02879
$329,900
2 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
158 Holiday Ct, Wakefield, RI 02879
$699,000
3 beds2 baths1,634 sq ft
433 Gravelly Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
$5,500,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,614 sq ft
66 B Torrey Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
$989,000
2 beds1 bath1,116 sq ft
6 Arbeth Ave, Narragansett, RI 02882
$659,900
3 beds2 baths1,747 sq ft
60 Brookwood Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
OPEN FRI, 4PM TO 6PM
$850,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,066 sq ft
172 Broad Rock Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,320,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,204 sq ft
3548 B Commodore Perry Hwy, South Kingstown, RI 02879
3D WALKTHROUGH
$729,000
4 beds3 baths2,058 sq ft
813 South Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
$1,475,000
5 beds6 baths6,562 sq ft
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Sale history for 52 Elm Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1343434

Nov 14, 2023

Sold

$430,000

$263/sq ft

Oct 13, 2023

Pending

—

Sep 28, 2023

Contingent

—

Sep 8, 2023

Listed

$449,000

$275/sq ft

RIS #1244043

May 26, 2020

Pending

—

May 26, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Feb 20, 2020

Price Changed

$324,900

$199/sq ft

Jan 20, 2020

Listed

$349,000

$214/sq ft

RIS #1090277

Sep 20, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 2015

Price Changed

$239,900

$147/sq ft

Mar 19, 2015

Listed

$263,900

$162/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,361 (+13.9%)

$358,000 + $241,700

$599,700

2024

$4,707

$275,300 + $150,700

$426,000

2023

$4,707 (+0.9%)

$275,300 + $150,700

$426,000

2022

$4,665 (+16.2%)

$275,300 + $150,700

$426,000

2021

$4,016

$168,000 + $109,900

$277,900

2020

$4,016

$168,000 + $109,900

$277,900

2019

$4,016 (+2.7%)

$168,000 + $109,900

$277,900

2018

$3,911 (+2.4%)

$155,100 + $94,300

$249,400

2017

$3,818 (+1.5%)

$155,100 + $94,300

$249,400

2016

$3,763 (+3.3%)

$155,100 + $94,300

$249,400

2015

$3,643 (+0.3%)

$141,000 + $93,700

$234,700

2014

$3,633

$141,000 + $93,700

$234,700

2013

$3,631 (+2.8%)

$141,000 + $93,700

$234,700

2012

$3,532

$143,400 + $100,200

$243,600

Tax history for 52 Elm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,361 (+13.9%)

$358,000 + $241,700

$599,700

2024

$4,707

$275,300 + $150,700

$426,000

2023

$4,707 (+0.9%)

$275,300 + $150,700

$426,000

2022

$4,665 (+16.2%)

$275,300 + $150,700

$426,000

2021

$4,016

$168,000 + $109,900

$277,900

2020

$4,016

$168,000 + $109,900

$277,900

2019

$4,016 (+2.7%)

$168,000 + $109,900

$277,900

2018

$3,911 (+2.4%)

$155,100 + $94,300

$249,400

2017

$3,818 (+1.5%)

$155,100 + $94,300

$249,400

2016

$3,763 (+3.3%)

$155,100 + $94,300

$249,400

2015

$3,643 (+0.3%)

$141,000 + $93,700

$234,700

2014

$3,633

$141,000 + $93,700

$234,700

2013

$3,631 (+2.8%)

$141,000 + $93,700

$234,700

2012

$3,532

$143,400 + $100,200

$243,600

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.69 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

816

Year built

1977

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Washington County

APN

231586

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
Coastal Resiliency 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): 4

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

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

Equipment
Appliances: Electric Water Heater

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Tub Shower

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Construction Details: Drywall, Plaster, Vinyl Siding

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 30,056
Lot Size Acres: 0.69
Lot Features: Wooded
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Dock Access, Water Access, Walk to Water
Zoning: R30

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 816
Above Grade Finished Area: 816
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $426,000

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,707
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $55
Annually

Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 231586

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Matunuck School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi

8/10

Broad Rock Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.5mi

9/10

South Kingstown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi

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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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

$610,000 – $738,000

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Home values near 52 Elm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Elm Rd, Charlestown, RI 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$542,671
68 Elm Rd, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1432 Sq. Ft.	$652,968

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Elm Rd, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$542,563
40 Elm Rd, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$542,682

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Elm Rd, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$678,966
72 Elm Rd, Charlestown, RI 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$526,453

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