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.
Active
$585,000
56 Alder Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$677/sqft
$5/mo HOA
What's special
- 7 hours
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Will LITVIN 401-935-9612,
Lighthouse Real Estate Group
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1428335
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Dining area
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Paneled), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Floors), Insulation (Unknown), Insulation (Walls), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 864
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: One Level
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Beach, Walk to Salt Water
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Foundation area: 672
- Parcel number: CHARM13L203
- Zoning: R20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Paneled, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Individual Meter, Municipal, Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: Ocean Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $55 annually
Location
- Region: Charlestown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $677/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $415,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,441
- Date on market: 11/13/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $585,000+73.8%$677/sqft |
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| 4/23/2021 | Sold | $336,600+8.6%$390/sqft |
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| 3/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $310,000+21.6%$359/sqft |
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| 3/11/2021 | Sold | $255,000+4.1%$295/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2017 | Sold | $245,000-2%$284/sqft |
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| 6/14/2017 | Pending sale | $249,900$289/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX FLAGSHIP #1154118 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2017 | Price change | $249,900-1.6%$289/sqft |
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| 3/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $254,000$294/sqft |
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| 10/31/2016 | Listing removed | $254,000$294/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX FLAGSHIP, INC. #1121244 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2016 | Price change | $254,000-4.2%$294/sqft |
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| 3/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $265,000$307/sqft |
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| 1/1/2016 | Listing removed | $265,000$307/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX FLAGSHIP, INC. #1109165 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $265,000+10.9%$307/sqft |
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| 5/20/2013 | Listing removed | $239,000$277/sqft |
Source: Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl Rl #1041095 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2013 | Listed for sale | $239,000+70.7%$277/sqft |
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| 10/19/2000 | Sold | $140,000$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,465 +2.6% | $415,700 |
| 2024 | $2,403 +0.7% | $415,700 |
| 2023 | $2,386 +5.1% | $415,700 +49.6% |
| 2022 | $2,270 -0.1% | $277,900 |
| 2021 | $2,273 -0.6% | $277,900 |
| 2020 | $2,287 +5.7% | $277,900 +18.6% |
| 2019 | $2,163 -4.2% | $234,300 |
| 2018 | $2,259 +0.5% | $234,300 |
| 2017 | $2,247 -5.9% | $234,300 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $2,388 +1% | $233,900 |
| 2015 | $2,365 +2.1% | $233,900 |
| 2014 | $2,316 | $233,900 -4.5% |
| 2013 | $2,316 +1.7% | $244,800 |
| 2012 | $2,277 +2.7% | $244,800 |
| 2011 | $2,218 +6.4% | $244,800 -12.1% |
| 2010 | $2,084 +0.5% | $278,600 |
| 2009 | $2,073 +3.9% | $278,600 |
| 2008 | $1,995 +10.2% | $278,600 +15.6% |
| 2007 | $1,811 +10.5% | $241,100 |
| 2006 | $1,639 +10.1% | $241,100 +103.8% |
| 2004 | $1,489 +5.3% | $118,300 |
| 2003 | $1,414 | $118,300 |
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