Designed by the award winning architect, Nancy Leslie, this stately New England Shingle Style home is available for the first time in over 20 years. Sited on 3.34 private acres with lush gardens and a graceful kidney shaped pool with bluestone walks and patios surrounded by stone walls and classic hydrangeas. The grand main entrance is flanked by oversized pillars and a mahogany covered porch. First impressions are breathtaking. A main center stair is flanked by a light filled living room and den to the right and a spacious dining room to the left. The main living room has a soaring 18 foot ceiling and a wall of south facing glass over looking the pool and multi colored gardens. The massive stone fireplace will keep everyone cozy all Fall and Winter. There is another elegant fireplace in the den with marble surround and a beautiful mahogany mantle. Enjoy a summer evening meal in the large screened porch. The spacious eat in kitchen has newer appliances and a walk in pantry. Upstairs has a primary ensuite with stunning views of the gardens and pool below. There are three more very spacious bedrooms and a full bath and separate laundry room. The post and beam three stall barn with a loft has been used as a party barn and could potentially be an ADU (auxiliary dwelling unit). Enjoy a private enclave just minutes from Historic Wakefield and all South County beaches. Three hours from NYC and 1.5 hours from Boston.
For sale
Price cut: $200K (8/20)
$1,995,000
280 Bittersweet Farm Way, South Kingstown, RI 02879
4beds
3,538sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
3.34 Acres Lot
$1,897,600 Zestimate®
$564/sqft
$58/mo HOA
What's special
Massive stone fireplaceSeparate laundry roomLarge screened porchSpacious dining roomMahogany covered porchWalk in pantry
- 23 days
- 2,256
- 207
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Ann Lisi 401-742-7244,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1419797
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Cedar Closet(s)(s), Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Floors), Insulation (Walls), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
- Attic: Attic Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,538
- Total interior livable area: 3,538 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,538
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 3.34 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Horse Permitted, Sprinklers, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: SKINP00055L000011
- Zoning: R80
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Hospital, Marina, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Tuckertown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- HOA fee: $700 annually
Location
- Region: South Kingstown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $564/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,837,900
- Annual tax amount: $16,753
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Inclusions: Seller can close in 60-90 days but will need to rent back till January 2027
Estimated market value
$1,897,600
$1.80M - $1.99M
$5,090/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $1,995,000-9.1%$564/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000+143.9%$620/sqft |
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| 5/28/2004 | Sold | $900,000$254/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,431 +31.3% | $1,837,900 +62.3% |
| 2024 | $12,511 +0.9% | $1,132,200 |
| 2023 | $12,398 | $1,132,200 |
| 2022 | $12,398 +1.6% | $1,132,200 +34% |
| 2021 | $12,207 | $844,800 |
| 2020 | $12,207 | $844,800 |
| 2019 | $12,207 -9% | $844,800 -1.2% |
| 2018 | $13,411 +2.4% | $855,300 |
| 2017 | $13,095 +1.5% | $855,300 |
| 2016 | $12,906 +8.3% | $855,300 +11.4% |
| 2015 | $11,919 +0.3% | $768,000 |
| 2014 | $11,889 +0.1% | $768,000 |
| 2013 | $11,881 +0.2% | $768,000 -6.1% |
| 2012 | $11,862 -0.1% | $818,100 |
| 2011 | $11,871 +2.3% | $818,100 |
| 2010 | $11,609 -0.8% | $818,100 -15.5% |
| 2009 | $11,703 +1% | $968,000 |
| 2008 | $11,587 +4% | $968,000 |
| 2007 | $11,142 +5% | $968,000 +19.8% |
| 2005 | $10,613 +13.4% | $808,300 +71.9% |
| 2003 | $9,362 | $470,200 |
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