Off Market Apr 2002 for $165K

$532,923

•

768

sq ft

85 Alder Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

10,000 sq ftLot Size

$694Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Jean Fournier • Randall, REALTORS Compass

Bought with Jeffrey Fontaine • Fontaine Real Estate, Inc.

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•Source:RIS #203362

Redfin Estimate

$532,923

$368K since sold in April 2002$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 23.5% lower than the average sale price ($697K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$550,000
A
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SOLD JAN 2, 2026
$490,000
B
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$550,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,378 sq ft
76 Hemlock Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
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 SEP 5, 2025
$1,400,000
F
2 beds1 bath720 sq ft
26 Gull 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

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13 MoM

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Sale history for 85 Alder Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #203362

Apr 29, 2002

Sold

$165,000

$215/sq ft

Mar 27, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Mar 18, 2002

Listed

$165,000

$215/sq ft

RIS #806186

Apr 27, 1999

Sold

$109,000

$142/sq ft

Apr 24, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Apr 2, 1998

Listed

$116,000

$151/sq ft

RIS #707811

Oct 22, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Apr 25, 1997

Listed

$119,000

$155/sq ft

RIS #521916

Apr 30, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Nov 6, 1995

Listed

$115,000

$150/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,983 (+7.2%)

$298,100 + $147,400

$445,500

2024

$3,716

$229,200 + $107,100

$336,300

2023

$3,716 (+0.9%)

$229,200 + $107,100

$336,300

2022

$3,682 (+9.3%)

$229,200 + $107,100

$336,300

2021

$3,368

$140,100 + $93,000

$233,100

2020

$3,368

$140,100 + $93,000

$233,100

2019

$3,368 (+2.9%)

$140,100 + $93,000

$233,100

2018

$3,274 (+2.4%)

$129,200 + $79,600

$208,800

2017

$3,197 (+1.5%)

$129,200 + $79,600

$208,800

2016

$3,151 (+3.4%)

$129,200 + $79,600

$208,800

2015

$3,048 (+0.3%)

$117,400 + $79,000

$196,400

2014

$3,040

$117,400 + $79,000

$196,400

2013

$3,038 (+3.7%)

$117,400 + $79,000

$196,400

2012

$2,929

$119,700 + $82,300

$202,000

Tax history for 85 Alder Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,983 (+7.2%)

$298,100 + $147,400

$445,500

2024

$3,716

$229,200 + $107,100

$336,300

2023

$3,716 (+0.9%)

$229,200 + $107,100

$336,300

2022

$3,682 (+9.3%)

$229,200 + $107,100

$336,300

2021

$3,368

$140,100 + $93,000

$233,100

2020

$3,368

$140,100 + $93,000

$233,100

2019

$3,368 (+2.9%)

$140,100 + $93,000

$233,100

2018

$3,274 (+2.4%)

$129,200 + $79,600

$208,800

2017

$3,197 (+1.5%)

$129,200 + $79,600

$208,800

2016

$3,151 (+3.4%)

$129,200 + $79,600

$208,800

2015

$3,048 (+0.3%)

$117,400 + $79,000

$196,400

2014

$3,040

$117,400 + $79,000

$196,400

2013

$3,038 (+3.7%)

$117,400 + $79,000

$196,400

2012

$2,929

$119,700 + $82,300

$202,000

*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

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

768

Year built

1975

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Washington County

APN

225981

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: 1

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

Equipment
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater

Interior Features
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Cable TV

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 10,000
Lot Size Acres: 0.2296
Waterfront Features: Water Access, Walk to Water
Frontage Length: 100
Zoning: R30

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 768

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $100,800

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,897
Tax Year: 2001

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $25
Annually

Community Information
Community Features: Highway Access, Marina, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 225981

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 • 7.5mi

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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Estimated sale price

$507,000 – $613,000

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Home values near 85 Alder Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1169 Sq. Ft.	$611,635
74 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1454 Sq. Ft.	$528,610

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$619,988
64 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$648,935

Address	Redfin Estimate
70 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1452 Sq. Ft.	$668,069
78 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$665,143

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