854-L23 Matunuck Beach Rd, Wakefield, RI, 02879
About This Home
Step into summer at Mary Carpenter's in Matunuck, where the beach is just across the street and every day feels like a vacation. This beautifully renovated seasonal cottage combines classic beach charm with modern comfort. Enjoy ocean views and extensive updates throughout, including a new roof, siding, windows, front door, electrical, plumbing, kitchen cabinets, flooring, shower, toilet, and vanity. Spend your mornings listening to the waves from the front porch, your afternoons swimming, surfing, fishing, boating, or simply relaxing on the beach, and your evenings enjoying everything Matunuck has to offer. Walk to local favorites including Ocean Mist, The Pub, Vanilla Bean, Matunuck Pizza, the Surf Shop, Sea View Market, and Theatre By The Sea. Whether you're looking for a peaceful summer retreat or a place to create lifelong family memories, this turnkey cottage offers the quintessential Matunuck lifestyle. Mary Carpenter's is open seasonally from the first Friday in May through October 15th. Leased land. Rentals are not permitted.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Pillar/Post/Pier
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Oven/Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Area
- Level: First
Features
- Plumbing (Mixed)
- Flooring: Laminate
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 256
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: None
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 256
- Total interior livable area: 256 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 854L23MATUNUCKBEACHROADRDSKNG
- On leased land: Yes
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Salt Water
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: No Garage
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Inland Flooding
- Hurricane
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Rhode Island Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,006 | $12,072 |
| Home Insurance * | $75 | $900 |
| Property Taxes | $150 | $1,800 |
| Electricity | $389 | $4,675 |
| Total | $1,620 | $19,440 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Rhode Island FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Pending sale | $199,000 |
| 2026-07-18 | Price change | $199,000 |
| 2026-06-27 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
| 2026-06-26 | Listing removed | $230,000 |
| 2025-08-12 | Listed for sale | $230,000 |
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