Welcome to 78 Lake Street - a rare offering! This family home is available for sale for the first time in 60 years and is full of early 1900's character and charm with a desirable in-town Wakefield location. This well-built home boasts a thoughtfully designed floor plan which is flooded with natural light highlighting the beautiful wood floors throughout the entire home. 4 generously sized bedrooms on 2nd floor and a full bathroom on each level of the home. Multiple living spaces and formal dining room. Detached 2 car garage with unfinished loft space above. Inviting front porch and private back deck and yard with mature and colorful landscaping. Comfortable oil steam heat, town water and sewer. Short walk to all that Wakefield has to offer - including shops, restaurants and community events. Short drive to Narragansett beach. Property is being sold "as-is" condition - exterior maintenance needed, windows older, some knob and tube wiring exists.
Sold for $705,000
$705,000
78 Lake St, South Kingstown, RI 02879
4beds
2,480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.26 Acres Lot
$906,000 Zestimate®
$284/sqft
$3,281 Estimated rent
Home value
$906,000
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Private back deckBeautiful wood floors throughoutDesigned floor planFormal dining roomComfortable oil steam heatFront porchMultiple living spaces
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Listed by:
Sheil Readyhough Team 401-932-6597,
Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Bought with:
Ruth Bellino, RES.0031933
Lila Delman Compass
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1344701
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Bath w Shower Stall, Bath w Tub & Shower
Heating
- Oil, Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Wall (Plaster), Cedar Closet(s), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partial,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,480
- Total interior livable area: 2,480 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,480
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: SKINP0574L000017
- Zoning: R10
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Shingles, Wood
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, 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: Wakefield/Hospital
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: South Kingstown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $284/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $788,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,390
- Date on market: 10/10/2023
- Inclusions: Property being sold "as-is" condition.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2023 | Sold | $705,000$284/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1344701 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2023 | Pending sale | $705,000$284/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1344701 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $705,000$284/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1344701 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,045 +30.7% | $788,000 +61.5% |
| 2024 | $5,390 +0.9% | $487,800 |
| 2023 | $5,341 | $487,800 |
| 2022 | $5,341 +2.8% | $487,800 +35.7% |
| 2021 | $5,195 | $359,500 |
| 2020 | $5,195 | $359,500 |
| 2019 | $5,195 +6.5% | $359,500 +15.5% |
| 2018 | $4,880 +2.4% | $311,200 |
| 2017 | $4,764 +1.4% | $311,200 |
| 2016 | $4,696 +3.8% | $311,200 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $4,524 +0.3% | $291,500 |
| 2014 | $4,512 +0% | $291,500 |
| 2013 | $4,510 -2.5% | $291,500 -8.7% |
| 2012 | $4,628 -0.1% | $319,200 |
| 2011 | $4,632 +2.3% | $319,200 |
| 2010 | $4,529 -1.6% | $319,200 -16.1% |
| 2009 | $4,601 +1% | $380,600 |
| 2008 | $4,556 +4% | $380,600 |
| 2007 | $4,381 +61.7% | $380,600 +84.4% |
| 2005 | $2,710 -21% | $206,400 +19.8% |
| 2003 | $3,430 | $172,300 |
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Neighborhood: Wakefield
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