169 Central Ave
Scituate, RI 02857

$299,000

Price

Beds

Bath

1,267 Sq. Ft.

$236 / Sq. Ft.

1,267

Sq. Ft.

$236

per Sq. Ft.

169 Central Avenue Scituate, RI 02857 - Photo 1 of 2

Description

Short Sale Approved at this price. This house is listed a 3 bedroom with the town and is beuing used as a 2 bedroom. Microbial growth identified in the attic area. House is in need of repairs and some tidying-up. Being sold in As-Is condition. Will be delivered "broom-clean" at closing. Welcome to this charming ranch-style home, situated on an expansive and nearly half-acre lot. Deceiving from the outside, this well-maintained home offers much more space than meets the eye. The open-concept kitchen...Short Sale Approved at this price. This house is listed a 3 bedroom with the town and is beuing used as a 2 bedroom. Microbial growth identified in the attic area. House is in need of repairs and some tidying-up. Being sold in As-Is condition. Will be delivered "broom-clean" at closing. Welcome to this charming ranch-style home, situated on an expansive and nearly half-acre lot. Deceiving from the outside, this well-maintained home offers much more space than meets the eye. The open-concept kitchen and dining area make it perfect for entertaining, while skylights fill the home with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Step out back to a large, flat yard, ideal for outdoor activities, and enjoy summer evenings on the spacious, newer cement patio. A carport and ample parking in front ensure convenience for you and your guests. Inside, you'll find plenty of storage options in the attic or basement, along with a dedicated laundry room. The home is thoughtfully set back on a quiet country road, offering peace and privacy. Additional features include a 5-year-old roof with new gutters and PVC trim, ensuring low maintenance for years to come. Currently used as a 2-bedroom, this home can easily be converted back to a full 3-bedroom layout. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!

Listed by Joe Luca • Brokerage DRE #REB.0014356 • RE/MAX Preferred
P: (401)-409-5030 Joe@JoeLucaREALTOR.com

Property Details for 169 Central Avenue

Architectural Style

Ranch

LISTING UPDATED: 02/17/2026 12:22 AM

Property Details for 169 Central Avenue

Status	Active
MLS #	1400794
Days on Market	81
Taxes	$4,715 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1940
Lot Size	0.49 AC / 21,344 SF
County	Providence County

Location

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Building Information for 169 Central Avenue

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,850 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,457

Property Taxes

$393

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 169 Central Avenue

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Scituate
Postal City: Scituate

Postal Code: 02857
Postal Code Plus4: 2120
State Or Province: RI
Human Modified Y N: No

Parking

Covered Spaces: 0
Garage Spaces: 0

Garage Y N: No
Parking Features: No Garage
Parking Total: 4

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Annual Amount: $4,715.00
Tax Assessed Value: 272100

Tax Lot: 32
Tax Map Number: 13
Tax Year: 2024

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1267.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0

Building Area Total: 1267.0
Living Area: 1,267.00
Living Area Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.49
Lot Size Area: 21344.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 21344.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Parcel Number: 169CENTRALAVSCIT
Stories: 1
Stories Total: 1
Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence

Property and Assessments

New Construction Y N: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Property Type: Residential
Senior Community Y N: No
Year Built: 1940

Utilities

Electric: Amps100
Sewer: Septic Tank

Water Source: Private

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Deck
Foundation Details: Block

Interior Features

Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial, Unfinished

Basement Y N: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Cooling: None
Cooling Y N: No
Fireplace Features: None
Fireplaces Total: 0
Fireplace Y N: No
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Y N: Yes
Interior Features: Tub Shower
Levels: One
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Rooms Total: 6
Window Features: Thermal Windows

Rental

Rental Information

Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 169 Central Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 25, 2025	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1400794	$320,000	—
Oct 6, 2025	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382024		—
Apr 21, 2025	Contract Out Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382024		—
Apr 11, 2025	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382024		—
Apr 8, 2025	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1375797		—
Apr 8, 2025	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382024	$345,000	—
Jan 9, 2025	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1375797	$439,000	—
Jun 18, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1465063430	$295,000	+11.7% / yr
Jun 18, 2021	Sold Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1277537	$295,000	—
Apr 30, 2021	Contract Signed Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1277537		—
Mar 19, 2021	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1277537	$289,000	—
Dec 10, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #562190473	$160,000	+2.5% / yr
Dec 9, 2015	Sold Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1096519	$160,000	—
Aug 20, 2015	Contract Signed Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1096519		—
May 16, 2015	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1096519	$159,000	—
Dec 12, 2013	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1031430		—
Jan 4, 2013	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1031430	$149,900	—
Dec 31, 2012	Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1011616		—
Mar 4, 2012	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1011616	$149,900	—
Nov 1, 2011	Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #979498		—
Nov 3, 2010	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #979498	$169,000	—
Oct 30, 2010	Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #957864		—
Jan 30, 2010	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #957864	$179,000	—
Mar 7, 2009	Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #852888		—
Sep 7, 2008	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #852888	$209,900	—
Dec 20, 2007	Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #756488		—
Sep 20, 2007	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #756488	$229,000	—
Aug 6, 2007	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #731346		—
Jan 14, 2007	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #731346	$269,000	—
Dec 1, 1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #171330335	$105,000	+1.7% / yr
Dec 1, 1998	Sold Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #812936	$105,000	—
Oct 27, 1998	Contract Signed Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #812936		—
Jul 8, 1998	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #812936	$108,900	—
Jun 6, 1998	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #805836		—
Mar 26, 1998	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #805836	$114,900	—
Nov 5, 1992	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #171331026	$95,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/25/2025	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1400794	$320,000
10/06/2025	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382024	—
04/21/2025	Contract Out Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382024	—
04/11/2025	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382024	—
04/08/2025	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1375797	—
04/08/2025	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1382024	$345,000
01/09/2025	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1375797	$439,000
06/18/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1465063430	$295,000 +11.7% / yr
06/18/2021	Sold Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1277537	$295,000
04/30/2021	Contract Signed Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1277537	—
03/19/2021	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1277537	$289,000
12/10/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #562190473	$160,000 +2.5% / yr
12/09/2015	Sold Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1096519	$160,000
08/20/2015	Contract Signed Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1096519	—
05/16/2015	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1096519	$159,000
12/12/2013	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1031430	—
01/04/2013	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1031430	$149,900
12/31/2012	Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1011616	—
03/04/2012	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1011616	$149,900
11/01/2011	Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #979498	—
11/03/2010	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #979498	$169,000
10/30/2010	Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #957864	—
01/30/2010	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #957864	$179,000
03/07/2009	Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #852888	—
09/07/2008	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #852888	$209,900
12/20/2007	Temporarily Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #756488	—
09/20/2007	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #756488	$229,000
08/06/2007	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #731346	—
01/14/2007	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #731346	$269,000
12/01/1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #171330335	$105,000 +1.7% / yr
12/01/1998	Sold Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #812936	$105,000
10/27/1998	Contract Signed Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #812936	—
07/08/1998	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #812936	$108,900
06/06/1998	Permanently Off Market Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #805836	—
03/26/1998	Listed (Active) Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #805836	$114,900
11/05/1992	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #171331026	$95,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 169 Central Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$144,400Additions$186,200Total$330,600

Tax Record2025$4,599 ($383 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,258 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,258 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt124 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,310 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningRS-1CountyPROVIDENCEAPNSCIT M:13-0 L:042-00

Schools near 169 Central Avenue

This home is within Scituate School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	North Scituate School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.4 mi
6/10	Scituate Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.5 mi
7/10	Scituate High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	North Scituate School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.4 mi
6/10	Scituate Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.5 mi
7/10	Scituate High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.6 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 169 Central Avenue, Scituate, RI 02857

169 Central Avenue is a single family home for sale in Scituate, RI 02857. This property was listed for sale on November 25, 2025 by RE/MAX Preferred, it's currently listed at $299,000. It has been on the market for a total of 81 days and was last sold on June 18, 2021. This listing's school district is Scituate School District. Nearby schools include North Scituate School, Scituate Middle School and Scituate High School. 169 Central Avenue is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,267 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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