Highest and Best offers due by noon on Monday February, 3rd. If you are looking for character and privacy near downtown Wakefield, this converted 1860 carriage house is for you. Nestled back from the road and surrounded by a beautiful Koi pond, stone walls, gardens and mature plantings, welcome to your new oasis. The house has gorgeous original pine flooring, newer windows, doors and roof as well as a large mahogany deck off of the kitchen. There is a vaulted ceiling in the living room with lots of natural light streaming in. The larger eat-in-kitchen has room for an island as well as a dining table. Upstairs you will find a primary bedroom with 2 closets, a mini split for AC, and a guest bedroom as well as an office area and full bath. The garage is heated and houses the laundry area and huge workshop. The extra large shed is perfect for storing all your extra tools and gardening equipment. Town water, sewer and gas make for easy living. This carriage house has condo ownership but lives like a single family. There are no condo fees. Just a hop skip and jump into downtown Wakefield and all that the Historic town has to offer with fabulous restaurants, yoga center, home made ice cream and charming shops. It's also just a 10 minute drive to all the areas fabulous beaches in Matunuck and East Matunuck or Narragansett.
Sold for $460,000
$460,000
56 Austin St, South Kingstown, RI 02879
2beds
842sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$477,400 Zestimate®
$546/sqft
$2,452 Estimated rent
Home value
$477,400
$425,000 - $535,000
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Huge workshopStone wallsNewer windowsVaulted ceilingLarge mahogany deckOffice areaGuest bedroom
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Listed by:
Mary Ann Lisi 401-742-7244,
Residential Properties Ltd.
Bought with:
Elizabeth Masterson, RES.0042945
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1377089
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Forced Water, Gas Connected
Cooling
- Ductless, Partial
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Wall (Wood), Plumbing (Copper), Plumbing (Mixed), Plumbing (PVC), Insulation (Ceiling), Insulation (Floors), Insulation (Walls)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 842
- Total interior livable area: 842 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 842
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: SKINP0483L05902
- Zoning: RESCONDO
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Wood Wall(s), Clapboard, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Near Public Transport, Golf, Hospital, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Location
- Region: South Kingstown
- Subdivision: Peace Dale
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2025 | Sold | $460,000$546/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Pending sale | $460,000$546/sqft |
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| 2/5/2025 | Contingent | $460,000$546/sqft |
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| 1/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $460,000$546/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,972 -2.1% | $220,600 +21% |
| 2024 | $2,014 +0.9% | $182,300 |
| 2023 | $1,996 | $182,300 |
| 2022 | $1,996 -4.4% | $182,300 +26.2% |
| 2021 | $2,088 | $144,500 |
| 2020 | $2,088 | $144,500 |
| 2019 | $2,088 -4% | $144,500 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $2,175 +2.4% | $138,700 |
| 2017 | $2,123 +1.4% | $138,700 |
| 2016 | $2,093 +8.3% | $138,700 +11.4% |
| 2015 | $1,932 +0.3% | $124,500 |
| 2014 | $1,927 +0.1% | $124,500 |
| 2013 | $1,926 +2.6% | $124,500 -3.9% |
| 2012 | $1,878 -0.1% | $129,500 |
| 2011 | $1,879 +2.2% | $129,500 |
| 2010 | $1,838 +3.4% | $129,500 -12% |
| 2009 | $1,778 +1% | $147,100 |
| 2008 | $1,761 +4% | $147,100 |
| 2007 | $1,693 -19.1% | $147,100 -7.7% |
| 2005 | $2,093 +3.3% | $159,400 +56.6% |
| 2003 | $2,027 | $101,800 |
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Neighborhood: Wakefield
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peace Dale SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Broad Rock Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10South Kingstown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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