OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2020 for $363K

$651,506

•

1,280

sq ft

97 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879

About this home

New to Market! Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this well-maintained 1280 square foot raised ranch on a . 23 acre lot in the desirable community of Ocean Ridge. This property boasts a free standing oversized two car garage that has plenty of room for storage etc. The rear yard is very spacious with a patio area for outdoor entertainment and enjoyment. The interior of the home is heated and cooled by 4 new wall mini-splits and has supplemental electric heat available. Should you join ORCA, the Ocean Ridge Civic Association for a small fee annually you will have access to a club house, beach pavilion, and a private sandy beach area at Green Hill Pond to sunbath and drop in paddle boards and kayaks. For an additional small fee you can have kayak storage at the beach area. There is also a 24 slip marina which is on a lottery first come basis. If you are looking for a vacation home close to the beaches that is priced under $400k this is it! Within 2 miles you have multiple renowned RI ocean beaches to enjoy just a bike ride (Charlestown Beach) or short drive minutes away. Enjoy the convenience of restaurants, ice cream and coffee/bakery shops and Deli's around the corner. It’s a great summer /year-round or investment home (great rental history) to suit your needs. For the adventurous, this location is an easy commute to Newport RI, the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos over the state line to CT for world class entertainment and cuisine.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$509Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Donna Sormanti-Saglio • RE/MAX Coast And Country

Bought with Christine HOLDEN • Randall, REALTORS Compass

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:RIS #1259116

Redfin Estimate

$651,506

$288K since sold in September 2020$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 9.5% higher than the average sale price ($595K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$550,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,378 sq ft
76 Hemlock 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 APR 29, 2026
$550,000
C
2 beds1 bath600 sq ft
4 Juniper Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$920,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,222 sq ft
155 Green Hill Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD JAN 2, 2026
$490,000
E
2 beds1 bath900 sq ft
108 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$370,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
181 Little Pond 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

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

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Sale history for 97 Balsam Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1364365

Jul 25, 2024

Rental Removed

$1,900

$1/sq ft

Jul 22, 2024

Listed for Rent

$1,900

$1/sq ft

RIS #1259116

Sep 21, 2020

Sold

$363,500

$284/sq ft

Jul 29, 2020

Contingent

—

Jul 23, 2020

Listed

$375,000

$293/sq ft

Jul 16, 2020

Coming Soon

$375,000

$293/sq ft

RIS #940625

Dec 19, 2013

Price Changed

$249,900

$195/sq ft

Apr 27, 2010

Sold

$235,000

$184/sq ft

Feb 21, 2010

Listing Removed

—

May 20, 2009

Listed

$294,900

$230/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,499 (+5.1%)

$298,100 + $205,100

$503,200

2024

$4,281

$229,200 + $158,200

$387,400

2023

$4,281 (+0.9%)

$229,200 + $158,200

$387,400

2022

$4,242 (+16.0%)

$229,200 + $158,200

$387,400

2021

$3,657

$140,100 + $113,000

$253,100

2020

$3,657

$140,100 + $113,000

$253,100

2019

$3,657 (+4.9%)

$140,100 + $113,000

$253,100

2018

$3,486 (+2.4%)

$129,200 + $93,100

$222,300

2017

$3,403 (+1.4%)

$129,200 + $93,100

$222,300

2016

$3,355 (+0.4%)

$129,200 + $93,100

$222,300

2015

$3,343 (+0.3%)

$117,400 + $98,000

$215,400

2014

$3,334

$117,400 + $98,000

$215,400

2013

$3,332 (+0.6%)

$117,400 + $98,000

$215,400

2012

$3,312

$119,700 + $108,700

$228,400

Tax history for 97 Balsam Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,499 (+5.1%)

$298,100 + $205,100

$503,200

2024

$4,281

$229,200 + $158,200

$387,400

2023

$4,281 (+0.9%)

$229,200 + $158,200

$387,400

2022

$4,242 (+16.0%)

$229,200 + $158,200

$387,400

2021

$3,657

$140,100 + $113,000

$253,100

2020

$3,657

$140,100 + $113,000

$253,100

2019

$3,657 (+4.9%)

$140,100 + $113,000

$253,100

2018

$3,486 (+2.4%)

$129,200 + $93,100

$222,300

2017

$3,403 (+1.4%)

$129,200 + $93,100

$222,300

2016

$3,355 (+0.4%)

$129,200 + $93,100

$222,300

2015

$3,343 (+0.3%)

$117,400 + $98,000

$215,400

2014

$3,334

$117,400 + $98,000

$215,400

2013

$3,332 (+0.6%)

$117,400 + $98,000

$215,400

2012

$3,312

$119,700 + $108,700

$228,400

*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.

640

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Washington County

APN

459250

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

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 6
# of Covered Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Has Basement
Basement Information: Exterior Entry, Full, Finished, Interior Entry

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Other Features: Tub Shower

Exterior

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 10,019
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Waterfront Features: Water Access
Zoning: R30

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 640
Above Grade Finished Area: 640
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $253,100

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,571
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Water Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Connected, Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 640
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 459250

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 • 7.4mi

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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Estimated sale price

$619,000 – $750,000

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Home values near 97 Balsam Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
108 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$572,697
89 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$650,632

Address	Redfin Estimate
98 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$454,377
83 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$652,398

Address	Redfin Estimate
115 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1544 Sq. Ft.	$786,553
107 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$606,615

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