This charming, historic multi-family colonial sits on .26 acres in bucolic Wakefield, RI. Built in 1883, the two-family home features 2,201 sq ft of living space: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a detached garage, and a generous backyard. The first-floor unit includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, a large kitchen, and a full bathroom. The second-floor unit includes a large eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, and a large, full bathroom with a clawfoot tub. This home can remain as it is, continuing as an investment or income-generating property, or be easily converted into a single-family home. ***Please note that the property is being sold "As-Is."*** Ideally located, the home is steps from the historic Neighborhood Guild, which features tennis courts, yoga classes, and painting lessons. Additionally, The Guild offers courses in creative writing, as well as children's activities including lessons in dance and painting. At the intersection of South County's quiet coastal lifestyle and South Kingstown's local highlights and conveniences, the home is just a ten-minute drive to Narragansett State Beach, minutes away from Matunuck Atelier and Audrey's Coffee House & Lounge, and a plethora of other restaurants, gourmet supermarkets, pharmacies, and the center of Old Wakefield. This one won't last!
Sold for $525,000
$525,000
978 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
5beds
2,201sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1883
-- sqft lot
$525,400 Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$2,548 Estimated rent
Home value
$525,400
$494,000 - $557,000
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Detached garageGenerous backyardThree bedroomsLarge kitchen
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Listed by:
The Mackinney Gold Group 917-257-4302,
SERHANT.
Bought with:
Marie Theriault, REC.0018070
Ocean Roads Realty LLC
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1415595
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Bottle Gas, Oil, Baseboard, Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Wall (Plaster), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished,Storage Space,Utility
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,742
- Total interior livable area: 2,201 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: SKINP0494L000063
- Zoning: R10
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Dry Wall, Plaster, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Mixed, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1883
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: Wakefield
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: South Kingstown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $397,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,552
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Inclusions: ***Please note that the property is being sold "As-Is."***
- Total actual rent: 3500
- Tenant pays: Heat
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Sold | $525,000$239/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1415595 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2026 | Pending sale | $525,000$239/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1415595 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Contingent | $525,000$239/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1415595 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000$239/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1415595 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,552 -12.5% | $397,300 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $4,059 +0.9% | $367,300 |
| 2023 | $4,022 | $367,300 |
| 2022 | $4,022 +8.7% | $367,300 +43.5% |
| 2021 | $3,699 | $256,000 |
| 2020 | $3,699 | $256,000 |
| 2019 | $3,699 +10.5% | $256,000 +19.9% |
| 2018 | $3,348 +2.4% | $213,500 |
| 2017 | $3,269 +1.5% | $213,500 |
| 2016 | $3,222 +7% | $213,500 +10% |
| 2015 | $3,012 +0.2% | $194,100 |
| 2014 | $3,005 +0.1% | $194,100 |
| 2013 | $3,003 -3.7% | $194,100 -9.7% |
| 2012 | $3,118 -0.1% | $215,000 |
| 2011 | $3,120 +2.3% | $215,000 |
| 2010 | $3,051 +2.7% | $215,000 -12.5% |
| 2009 | $2,971 +1% | $245,700 |
| 2008 | $2,941 +4% | $245,700 |
| 2007 | $2,828 +5.3% | $245,700 +20.1% |
| 2005 | $2,685 -6.5% | $204,500 +41.7% |
| 2003 | $2,873 | $144,300 |
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Neighborhood: Wakefield
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- Washington County
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- 02879
- Wakefield
- 978 Kingstown Rd
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