Timeless New England character meets modern comfort in this extensively renovated 1780s wood-shingle home in South Kingstown. Set on approximately one-third of an acre, the property offers approximately 1,630 square feet of combined finished living space between the 901-square-foot main residence and newly constructed 729-square-foot accessory dwelling unit. The main home features two bedrooms, one full bath, a brand-new kitchen, new plumbing, new flooring and comprehensive structural improvements engineered and completed to applicable 2025 building-code standards. A paver patio overlooks mature landscaping, a small pond and a charming wooden bridge, creating a peaceful setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. An outdoor shower and two storage sheds provide additional convenience. The detached ADU offers flexible space for guests, a home office or other permitted uses. A separate septic system will be installed for the ADU, with final permitting to be completed prior to closing. Conveniently located near Wakefield, South Kingstown’s beaches, restaurants, shopping and coastal amenities, this distinctive property combines historic character, extensive renovations and exceptional versatility.
Under contract
$799,800
477 South Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
3beds
1,630sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1780
0.36 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$491/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two storage shedsPaver patioNew plumbingNew flooringBrand-new kitchenOutdoor showerCharming wooden bridge
- 15 days
- 1,457
- 81
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sheil Readyhough Team 401-243-7041,
SERHANT.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1423491
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Forced Water
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Floors), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,630
- Total interior livable area: 1,630 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,630
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: SKINP0552L000017
- Zoning: R20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1780
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: South Road
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: South Kingstown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $491/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $605,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,671
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Contingent | $799,800$491/sqft |
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| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,800+1.2%$491/sqft |
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| 7/24/2024 | Listing removed | $790,000$485/sqft |
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| 6/16/2024 | Contingent | $790,000$485/sqft |
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| 5/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $790,000+327%$485/sqft |
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| 1/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/2/2024 | Price change | $1,950-18.8%$1/sqft |
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| 12/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,400+100%$1/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/1/2019 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 4/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 6/11/2003 | Sold | $185,000+98.9%$113/sqft |
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| 11/6/1998 | Sold | $93,000$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,412 -2.8% | $605,400 +20.1% |
| 2024 | $5,570 +93% | $504,100 +91.2% |
| 2023 | $2,886 | $263,600 |
| 2022 | $2,886 -5.1% | $263,600 +25.3% |
| 2021 | $3,040 | $210,400 |
| 2020 | $3,040 | $210,400 |
| 2019 | $3,040 +3.9% | $210,400 +12.8% |
| 2018 | $2,926 +2.4% | $186,600 |
| 2017 | $2,857 +1.5% | $186,600 |
| 2016 | $2,816 +0.2% | $186,600 +3.1% |
| 2015 | $2,809 +1.1% | $181,000 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,779 +0.1% | $179,500 |
| 2013 | $2,777 -4% | $179,500 -10% |
| 2012 | $2,893 -0.1% | $199,500 |
| 2011 | $2,895 +2.3% | $199,500 |
| 2010 | $2,831 -2.1% | $199,500 -16.6% |
| 2009 | $2,891 +1% | $239,100 |
| 2008 | $2,862 +4% | $239,100 |
| 2007 | $2,752 +9.9% | $239,100 +25.3% |
| 2005 | $2,505 +11.3% | $190,800 +68.8% |
| 2003 | $2,250 | $113,000 |
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