NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Balsam Rd Wakefield, RI 02879

Charlestown Area

Estimated Value: $550,000 - $709,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,460 Sq Ft
$430/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 30, 2012

Last sale price $236,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 166% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,851 / mo

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Water Access
  • Wood Flooring
  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of November 2012

Great year round or summer home. Deeded pond rights. New hardwood flooring, stone fireplace, attached 1 car garage, large deck. Private backyard, storage shed. Part finished basement, oil heat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter McLaughlin

WATERFRONT PROPERTIES License #RES.0015704 Listed on: 09/05/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Sally Cuda

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,189

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 10,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R-30

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck

Location

  • Property near a hospital

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 76
  • Assessor Parcel Number 78BALSAMRDSKNG

Community Details

Overview

  • Ocean Ridge Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,189

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

10,000 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2296
  • Subdivision Name: OCEAN RIDGE
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 960.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.0
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV
  • Living Area: 1460.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Features: Water Access, Walk to Water
  • Construction Type: Drywall, Shingle Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10000.0
  • Parcel #: 78BALSAMRDSKNG
  • Zoning: R-30

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3189.0
  • Tax Lot: 76
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2012
Closed on
Nov 30, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Peter McLaughlin
WATERFRONT PROPERTIES
Buyer's Agent
Sally Cuda
List Price
$258,000
Sold Price
$236,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-8.53%
Current Estimated Value
$627,915

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$391,915
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$188,800
Interest Rate
0.034%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
$237,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $148,000
Closed $188,800
Previous Owner $47,400
Previous Owner $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/30/2012 11/30/12 Sold $236,000 -8.5% $162 / Sq Ft
10/31/2012 10/31/12 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2012 09/05/12 For Sale $258,000 -- $177 / Sq Ft
Source: State-Wide MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,743 $530,500 $298,100 $232,400
2024 $4,412 $399,300 $229,200 $170,100
2023 $4,412 $399,300 $229,200 $170,100
2022 $4,372 $399,300 $229,200 $170,100
2021 $3,743 $259,000 $140,100 $118,900
2020 $3,743 $259,000 $140,100 $118,900
2019 $3,743 $259,000 $140,100 $118,900
2018 $3,635 $231,800 $129,200 $102,600
2017 $3,549 $231,800 $129,200 $102,600
2016 $3,498 $231,800 $129,200 $102,600
2015 $3,405 $219,400 $117,400 $102,000
2014 $3,396 $219,400 $117,400 $102,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter McLaughlin

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Peter McLaughlin

    WATERFRONT PROPERTIES

    (401) 792-0611

    36 Total Sales

    Peter McLaughlin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Sally Cuda

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Map

Source: State-Wide MLS

MLS Number: 1025062

State-Wide MLS

APN: SKIN-008302-000000-000076

Rhode Island Washington County Wakefield 02879

78 Balsam Rd, Wakefield, RI

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