Off Market Sep 2004 for $300K

$625,295

•

1,265

sq ft

70 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

$494Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Kenneth Plymesser • RE/MAX FLAGSHIP, INC.

Bought with Mark Oakley • RE/MAX FLAGSHIP, INC.

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•Source:RIS #444374

Redfin Estimate

$625,295

$325K since sold in September 2004$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 7.6% lower than the average sale price ($677K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$550,000
A
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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 JUN 30, 2026
$690,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,248 sq ft
49 Auburn Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$700,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,032 sq ft
45 Elizabeth Cooper Dr, Charlestown, RI 02813
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
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F
3 beds2 baths2,188 sq ft
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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 70 Balsam Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #444374

Sep 29, 2004

Sold

$300,000

$237/sq ft

Aug 6, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jul 26, 2004

Listed

$299,900

$237/sq ft

RIS #200300

Mar 7, 2002

Sold

$162,000

$128/sq ft

Jan 9, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Jan 8, 2002

Listed

$175,000

$138/sq ft

RIS #620469

Jan 3, 1997

Sold

$118,000

$93/sq ft

Oct 22, 1996

Listed

$119,900

$95/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,297 (−3.6%)

$282,600 + $198,100

$480,700

2024

$4,456

$217,300 + $186,000

$403,300

2023

$4,456 (+0.9%)

$217,300 + $186,000

$403,300

2022

$4,416 (+13.1%)

$217,300 + $186,000

$403,300

2021

$3,904

$132,800 + $137,400

$270,200

2020

$3,904

$132,800 + $137,400

$270,200

2019

$3,904 (+5.9%)

$132,800 + $137,400

$270,200

2018

$3,686 (+2.4%)

$122,600 + $112,500

$235,100

2017

$3,599 (+1.4%)

$122,600 + $112,500

$235,100

2016

$3,548 (+2.7%)

$122,600 + $112,500

$235,100

2015

$3,456 (+0.3%)

$111,500 + $111,200

$222,700

2014

$3,447

$111,500 + $111,200

$222,700

2013

$3,445 (+4.2%)

$111,500 + $111,200

$222,700

2012

$3,306

$114,700 + $113,300

$228,000

Tax history for 70 Balsam Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,297 (−3.6%)

$282,600 + $198,100

$480,700

2024

$4,456

$217,300 + $186,000

$403,300

2023

$4,456 (+0.9%)

$217,300 + $186,000

$403,300

2022

$4,416 (+13.1%)

$217,300 + $186,000

$403,300

2021

$3,904

$132,800 + $137,400

$270,200

2020

$3,904

$132,800 + $137,400

$270,200

2019

$3,904 (+5.9%)

$132,800 + $137,400

$270,200

2018

$3,686 (+2.4%)

$122,600 + $112,500

$235,100

2017

$3,599 (+1.4%)

$122,600 + $112,500

$235,100

2016

$3,548 (+2.7%)

$122,600 + $112,500

$235,100

2015

$3,456 (+0.3%)

$111,500 + $111,200

$222,700

2014

$3,447

$111,500 + $111,200

$222,700

2013

$3,445 (+4.2%)

$111,500 + $111,200

$222,700

2012

$3,306

$114,700 + $113,300

$228,000

*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.

1,018

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Washington County

APN

226747

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): 4

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood

Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Accessibility Features: Accessibility Features, Low Pile Carpet
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Other Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cable TV

Exterior

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

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

Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Water Access

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,265

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $220,000

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,793
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,018
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 226747

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Matunuck School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi

8/10

Broad Rock Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.3mi

9/10

South Kingstown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.5mi

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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4.6 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$595,000 – $720,000

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Home values near 70 Balsam Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$540,684
63 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$635,076

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Balsam Rd, South Kingstown, RI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1460 Sq. Ft.	$639,225
59 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$670,654

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$635,297
71 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2640 Sq. Ft.	$847,184

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