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$585,000

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864

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56 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813

About this home

Your perfect get-a-way, primary, or investment property with easy access to beaches and boating - 56 Alder Rd has so much to offer! Featuring a 2 bedroom cottage with a classic beach house vibe including a large sunny deck, and outdoor shower - PLUS a large insulated backyard accessory/garage/cabana partially finished with overhead and french doors - AND a beautiful in-ground pool with newer liner. The 1/4ac lot is one of the larger in Ocean Ridge, with access to club house, Green Hill Pond parking, beach, boat landings via optional ORCA membership. RARE BONUS: This property is connected to South Kingstown municipal water as it sits on the CHAR/SK town line - Enjoy low Charlestown taxes with public water! Shown by appointment only.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$677Price/Sq.Ft.

$5/moHOA Dues

4 spacesParking

Listed by Will LITVIN • Lighthouse Real Estate Group

Listing updated: Nov 13, 2026 at 10:46am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:RIS #1428335

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$3,684 per month

Principal and interest$3,193

Property taxes

$203

HOA dues

Home insurance

$283

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Charlestown Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 4.8mi

9/10

Chariho Regional Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi

7/10

Chariho High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi

10/10

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Market insights

56 Alder Rd · $585,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 36 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $732,608. (25% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Cathedral, high and vaulted ceilings

Bedrooms
1 bedroom on the first floor

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Oven, range, refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Electric water heater

Flooring
Laminate flooring

Heating & cooling
Forced-air oil heating

Sale and tax history for 56 Alder Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1428335

Nov 13, 2026

Listed

$585,000

$677/sq ft

RIS #1277225

Apr 23, 2021

Sold

$336,600

$390/sq ft

Apr 15, 2021

Pending

—

Mar 15, 2021

Contingent

—

Mar 11, 2021

Listed

$310,000

$359/sq ft

1 level home located in Ocean Ridge. Close to area beaches with deeded beach and boating access. Great investment for summer or year round living. 1 car garage, spacious yard, South Kingstown town water. Low Charlestown Taxes. Property will need cosmetic updates but has wonderful potential. Bring your ideas to make this home shine. To be conveyed as-is. Highest and best offers due by Monday March 15th @ 12:00 noon.

RIS #1154118

Aug 10, 2017

Sold

$245,000

$284/sq ft

Jun 14, 2017

Pending

—

May 17, 2017

Price Changed

$249,900

$289/sq ft

Mar 15, 2017

Listed

$254,000

$294/sq ft

+20

RIS #1121244

Oct 31, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 2016

Price Changed

$254,000

$294/sq ft

Mar 28, 2016

Listed

$265,000

$307/sq ft

RIS #1109165

Dec 31, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Sep 30, 2015

Listed

$265,000

$307/sq ft

RIS #1041095

Jun 11, 2013

Listing Removed

—

May 14, 2013

Listed

$239,000

$277/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,465 (+2.6%)

$256,600 + $159,100

$415,700

2024

$2,403 (+0.7%)

$256,600 + $159,100

$415,700

2023

$2,386 (+5.1%)

$256,600 + $159,100

$415,700

2022

$2,270 (−0.1%)

$150,700 + $127,200

$277,900

2021

$2,273 (−0.6%)

$150,700 + $127,200

$277,900

2020

$2,287 (+5.7%)

$150,700 + $127,200

$277,900

2019

$2,163 (−4.2%)

$138,500 + $95,800

$234,300

2018

$2,259 (+0.5%)

$138,500 + $95,800

$234,300

2017

$2,247 (−5.9%)

$138,500 + $95,800

$234,300

2016

$2,388 (+1.0%)

$139,900 + $94,000

$233,900

2015

$2,365 (+2.1%)

$139,900 + $94,000

$233,900

2014

$2,316

$139,900 + $94,000

$233,900

2013

$2,316 (+1.7%)

$147,200 + $97,600

$244,800

2012

$2,277

$147,200 + $97,600

$244,800

Public record

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Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

864

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

864

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Washington County

APN

435761

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

R20

Residence District

This zoning district is intended primarily for areas of existing platted, high density, single family residential development. This district is intended to be consistent with the RI CRMC SAM Plan land use classification for water quality protection category of Lands Already Developed Beyond Carrying Capacity. It is further intended to implement the high density residential proposed future land use category of the Town of Charlestown Comprehensive Plan 1991. The district minimum lot size is 20,000 sq ft.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
General retail
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office
Public service
Fire house
Recreation

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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Charlestown, RI • 02813

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Sun exposure

89/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Charlestown. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 56 Alder Rd

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