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$334,751$372 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $94,500 on Aug 23, 1990

85 MERLE ST

WARWICK, RI 02889
2
Beds
1
Baths
900 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$335K
$304K low$365K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$94,500 · Aug 23, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,750 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$295,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$190,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$245,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$314,165

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sherman Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
M
Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Pilgrim High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Warwick School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02889These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,921
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,690 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,508
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,725
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

85 Merle St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Kent County
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Kent County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Kent County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Kent County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Kent County

What homes are worth in Warwick 02889

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$254K$984K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Warwick 02889.

How it measures up in Warwick 02889

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Warwick 02889.

Estimated value$334,751
CheaperTypical $410,837Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$372
CheaperTypical $348Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,156 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 85 Merle St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWarwick 02889Kent County
Estimated valuepricier than$334,75116% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37262% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²15% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac23% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than195045% of homes33% of homes

About 85 Merle St

How much is 85 Merle St, Warwick, RI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Merle St, Warwick, RI is $334,751 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $304,496 to $365,006. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Merle St, Warwick, RI last sell?

85 Merle St, Warwick, RI last sold on Aug 23, 1990 for $94,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Merle St, Warwick, RI?

85 Merle St, Warwick, RI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 85 Merle St, Warwick, RI built?

85 Merle St, Warwick, RI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 85 Merle St, Warwick, RI?

85 Merle St, Warwick, RI is assigned to Sherman Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School (middle), rated C-; Pilgrim High School (high), rated B. All sit in Warwick School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 Merle St, Warwick, RI compare to other homes in Warwick 02889?

Among the 10,658 homes in Warwick 02889, it is worth more than 16% of them ($334,751 against a typical $410,837), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($372 against a typical $348), it is bigger than 15% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,156 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1950 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Kent County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 85 Merle St, Warwick, RI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Merle St, Warwick, RI was $3,750. The county assessed it at $295,300.

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