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Off Market May 2018 for $290K

$554,792

•

672

sq ft

53 Alder Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

About this home

Absolutely stunning cottage in the Ocean Ridge beach community! Completely remodeled from top to bottom, this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home offers membership rights to Green Hill Pond where members have access to a private beach, pavilion, 2 boat launches & marina!!! Inside this tastefully remodeled home you have wood-look tile throughout the main living area for easy maintenance, stainless steel kitchen with granite counters and white shaker cabinets, an open floor plan for entertaining and gatherings, 2 good sized bedrooms with full closets, and a full bathroom with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower and bluetooth speaker!!! Need even more storage? This home has a full basement with bulkhead access for all of your outdoor & recreation equipment plus full a laundry area with washer & dryer!!! Being just minutes from the beach, who doesn't love the outdoor shower after a sun & sand filled day of fun??? This home is completely turn key!!! From the maintenance free vinyl exterior & vinyl windows, a beautifully remodeled interior & comfy decor. .. oh yes, this home is available COMPLETELY FURNISHED!!!. .. Just bring your suitcase and relax because there is nothing to do!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

4,791 sq ftLot Size

$826Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Erin Diaz • Beaches & Backroads Realty

Bought with Patrice Fenton • Randall, REALTORS Compass

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:RIS #1184322

Redfin Estimate

$554,792

$265K since sold in May 2018$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 26.5% lower than the average sale price ($755K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 29, 2026
$550,000
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$550,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,378 sq ft
76 Hemlock Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$601,000
C
3 beds1 bath620 sq ft
75 Spruce Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$690,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,248 sq ft
49 Auburn Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$590,000
E
3 beds1 bath960 sq ft
74 Grandview Dr, Charlestown, RI 02813
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$1,550,000
F
2 beds1 bath816 sq ft
670 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813

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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

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Sale history for 53 Alder Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1184322

May 2, 2018

Sold

$290,000

$432/sq ft

Mar 29, 2018

Pending

—

Mar 26, 2018

Relisted

—

Mar 20, 2018

Contingent

—

Mar 11, 2018

Listed

$289,000

$430/sq ft

RIS #1066682

Nov 4, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jul 14, 2014

Price Changed

$224,900

$335/sq ft

May 3, 2014

Listed

$229,900

$342/sq ft

RIS #1003910

Jun 19, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 19, 2011

Listed

$234,900

$350/sq ft

RIS #992956

Sep 10, 2011

Listing Removed

—

May 22, 2011

Listed

$239,000

$356/sq ft

RIS #959535

Apr 16, 2010

Sold

$156,000

$232/sq ft

Mar 2, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Feb 22, 2010

Listed

$159,900

$238/sq ft

RIS #000389

Mar 24, 2000

Sold

$97,000

$144/sq ft

Feb 13, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jan 11, 2000

Listed

$98,500

$147/sq ft

RIS #803912

Sep 30, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Mar 2, 1998

Listed

$87,900

$131/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,384 (+5.9%)

$282,600 + $207,800

$490,400

2024

$4,140

$217,300 + $157,400

$374,700

2023

$4,140 (+0.9%)

$217,300 + $157,400

$374,700

2022

$4,103 (+15.7%)

$217,300 + $157,400

$374,700

2021

$3,546

$132,800 + $112,600

$245,400

2020

$3,546

$132,800 + $112,600

$245,400

2019

$3,546 (+8.1%)

$132,800 + $112,600

$245,400

2018

$3,279 (+4.8%)

$122,600 + $86,500

$209,100

2017

$3,129 (+1.5%)

$122,600 + $81,800

$204,400

2016

$3,084 (+3.3%)

$122,600 + $81,800

$204,400

2015

$2,986 (+0.3%)

$111,500 + $80,900

$192,400

2014

$2,978

$111,500 + $80,900

$192,400

2013

$2,976 (+2.6%)

$111,500 + $80,900

$192,400

2012

$2,900

$114,600 + $85,400

$200,000

Tax history for 53 Alder Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,384 (+5.9%)

$282,600 + $207,800

$490,400

2024

$4,140

$217,300 + $157,400

$374,700

2023

$4,140 (+0.9%)

$217,300 + $157,400

$374,700

2022

$4,103 (+15.7%)

$217,300 + $157,400

$374,700

2021

$3,546

$132,800 + $112,600

$245,400

2020

$3,546

$132,800 + $112,600

$245,400

2019

$3,546 (+8.1%)

$132,800 + $112,600

$245,400

2018

$3,279 (+4.8%)

$122,600 + $86,500

$209,100

2017

$3,129 (+1.5%)

$122,600 + $81,800

$204,400

2016

$3,084 (+3.3%)

$122,600 + $81,800

$204,400

2015

$2,986 (+0.3%)

$111,500 + $80,900

$192,400

2014

$2,978

$111,500 + $80,900

$192,400

2013

$2,976 (+2.6%)

$111,500 + $80,900

$192,400

2012

$2,900

$114,600 + $85,400

$200,000

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

672

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Washington County

APN

263605

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): 3

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator

Interior Features
Window Features: Thermal Windows
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Other Features: Attic, Tub Shower, Cable TV

Exterior

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

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 4,791
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Waterfront Features: Water Access, Walk to Water
Zoning: R30

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 672
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $204,400

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,129
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 672
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 263605

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 • 8.4mi

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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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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Estimated sale price

$528,000 – $639,000

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Home values near 53 Alder Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$646,091
32 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1099 Sq. Ft.	$567,682

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$658,636
33 Alder Rd, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$517,409

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$480,108
41 Alder Rd, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$528,484

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