Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,392 sqft
493 Old Town Rd, Block Island, RI 02807
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.83 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$524/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fantastic vacation home or a great business, or both! Turn Key perfect either way! Just show up with your flip flops! Please see our VRBO ad including 40+ 5 star reviews, they say it all! Very fun house! Beautifully Decorated, Currently has Ping Pong, Horseshoes,Cornhole, Darts, Fire Pit. Happy Landing is Charming! Excellent cell service and 4G (some places on the island don't), Directv & Wifi system in place, outdoor shower, additional private sleeping area in finished lower level. Recently remodeled...Fantastic vacation home or a great business, or both! Turn Key perfect either way! Just show up with your flip flops! Please see our VRBO ad including 40+ 5 star reviews, they say it all! Very fun house! Beautifully Decorated, Currently has Ping Pong, Horseshoes,Cornhole, Darts, Fire Pit. Happy Landing is Charming! Excellent cell service and 4G (some places on the island don't), Directv & Wifi system in place, outdoor shower, additional private sleeping area in finished lower level. Recently remodeled and updated including all new hurricane rated doors and windows, kitchen & appliances. This wonderful home is located on a nearly 3 acre private lot. Zoning allows for a larger, multi story home to be built on the lot. Just installed, a town sewer hookup, house can be connected if desired. Great expansion possibilities for the future which will further enhance the views of the beautiful landscape and vistas. Stellar rental history. Block Island. Excludes furnishings.
  • Listed by: Linda Murphy 508.864.8186 lindamurphy8186@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #REB.0018796 • Linda M. Murphy
Listing closed: 11/19/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1255367

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,025,000

Avg days on market

120

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

Block Island, RI

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Location

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 493 Old Town Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,057 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 2.83 AC / 123,162 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Block Island
  • Community Features: Marina, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Block Island
  • Postal Code: 02807
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: RB
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 7
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,057.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 612900
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Year: 2018
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 864.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 528.0
  • Building Area Total: 1392.0
  • Living Area: 1,392.00
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.8274
  • Lot Size Area: 123162.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 123162.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 493OLDTOWNRDNSHM
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • C L I P: 8,852,970,525
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100
  • Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Foundation Details: Block
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood, Carpet
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Tub Shower
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Laundry
  • Room Level 1: Lower
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Recreation
  • Room Level 2: Lower
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Family Room
  • Room Level 3: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Kitchen
  • Room Features 4: Eat In Kitchen
  • Room Level 4: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level 5: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level 6: Second
Room 30
  • Room List: Laundry, Recreation, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 493 Old Town Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2020

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1255367

$730,000
Oct 27, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685026709

$730,000

+3.5% / yr

Oct 17, 2020

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1255367

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2020

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1255367

$730,000
10/27/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685026709

$730,000

+3.5% / yr

10/17/2020

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1255367

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

Public Records for 493 Old Town Road

Taxable ValueLand$411,400Additions$260,900Total$672,300
Tax Record2025$3,872 ($323 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt528 SqFtStories1Lot Size123,162 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningRBCountyWASHINGTONAPNBLOC M:17 L:010

Schools near 493 Old Town Road

This home is within New Shoreham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Block Island School
PublicK to 12

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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