West Ferry - This c.1787 colonial cottage is sited on nearly an acre of land with views of the West Passage of Narragansett Bay, Dutch Island, and wonderful sunsets. The lot has frontage on both Ocean Avenue and Melrose Avenue offering wonderful development options for a garage/accessory dwelling unit on the Melrose side of the lot, and a main house overlooking the water on Ocean Avenue. The lot is served by town water & sewer. The existing cottage offers 4 small bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a screened in rear deck. First time offered for sale in nearly 50 years by the current family. Enjoy the convenience of being just two blocks from West Ferry waterfront, library, school, and a 1/2 mile to the village shops, restaurants, and marina.
Sold for $1,400,000
$1,400,000
48 Ocean Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835
4beds
988sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1787
0.86 Acres Lot
$1,410,200 Zestimate®
$1,417/sqft
$3,307 Estimated rent
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$1.16M - $1.72M
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Screened in rear deckColonial cottage
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Listed by:
Bob Bailey 401-413-6928,
Lila Delman Compass
Bought with:
Linda Supron, REB.0018339
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1396614
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall
Heating
- Electric, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Bath w/ Shower, Dining Area, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry Area, Living Room, Skylight, Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (Mixed), Plumbing (Other), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 988
- Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 988
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Access, Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 0.86 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: JAMEM8L36
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
- Other equipment: Wood Stove
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Colonial,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Mixed, Slab, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1787
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Individual Meter
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Individual Meter, Municipal, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Marina, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: Jamestown
- Subdivision: West Ferry
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Sold | $1,400,000-5.1%$1,417/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $1,475,000$1,493/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,475,000-1.3%$1,493/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Listing removed | $1,495,000$1,513/sqft |
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| 10/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$1,513/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Contingent | $1,495,000$1,513/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$1,513/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,819 +2.9% | $1,031,700 +30.8% |
| 2024 | $5,656 +5.6% | $788,800 0% |
| 2023 | $5,357 | $789,000 |
| 2022 | $5,357 -2.7% | $789,000 +18.6% |
| 2021 | $5,506 +2.6% | $665,000 |
| 2020 | $5,367 +0.3% | $665,000 |
| 2019 | $5,353 +7.2% | $665,000 +17.9% |
| 2018 | $4,992 +2.2% | $564,100 |
| 2017 | $4,885 +0.9% | $564,100 |
| 2016 | $4,840 +18.6% | $564,100 +21.4% |
| 2015 | $4,080 +0.3% | $464,700 |
| 2014 | $4,066 | $464,700 |
| 2013 | $4,066 +0.7% | $464,700 +7.6% |
| 2012 | $4,039 +1.5% | $432,000 |
| 2011 | $3,979 +1.1% | $432,000 |
| 2010 | $3,936 +14.6% | $432,000 +2% |
| 2009 | $3,435 | $423,507 |
| 2008 | $3,435 +3.8% | $423,507 |
| 2007 | $3,308 +26.7% | $423,507 +47.5% |
| 2005 | $2,610 -21.5% | $287,160 |
| 2004 | $3,325 +65% | $287,160 +98.1% |
| 2003 | $2,015 | $144,990 |
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Neighborhood: 02835
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Jamestown School-MelroseGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Jamestown School-LawnGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
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