539 Center Rd

Block Island, RI 02807

$3,243,500
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
3,003 Sq. Ft.
$1,080 / Sq. Ft.
3,003
Sq. Ft.
$1,080
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/18/22Virtual Tour
Closed 11/18/22Virtual Tour
aerial photo of house
aerial photo looking east
front of house
entrance to kitchen off porch
view to southeast
view of Great Salt Pond from north side of house
eat-in kitchen
kitchen showing entrance from porch
dining room to solarium
solarium
solarium with sliders to deck
east view from deck
parlor
parlor and office area
guest room
guest room
guest bathroom
twin room connected to single room
single room connected to twin room
view from third floor bedroom
apartment living room
apartment living room
apartment bedroom
apartment bathroom
apartment kitchen
apartment kitchen and entrance door to deck
photo taken from north side of house
front yard taken from edge of property on Center Road
front of house with views of Trim's Pond and Atlantic Ocean - apartment porch on left
front porch
two-car garage with loft above
interior stonewall with fieldstone foundation-Ocean Avenue bridge and Atlantic Ocean beyond
Trim's Pond, interior stonewall and fieldstone foundation
back yard
taken from path to shoreline
rolling topography
path to shoreline
temporary kayak storage area
shoreline of property goes around the corner to the right
east view
view facing north
Trim's Pond and beyond
aerial photo looking north

Description

An opportunity to own a property like "Holiday Haven" does not happen very often. Built in 1884 by legendary Island craftsman John Hayes for Mr. and Mrs. William Pitt Ball, its original name was "Pleasant View Cottage". Today the water and land views are still stunning. Views of the Atlantic Ocean, Great Salt Pond and Trim's Pond can be seen from most rooms. The rolling topography to the water's edge is hidden from the main road. A path leading to Trim's Pond, a CRMC Class 1 Certification area, is...An opportunity to own a property like "Holiday Haven" does not happen very often. Built in 1884 by legendary Island craftsman John Hayes for Mr. and Mrs. William Pitt Ball, its original name was "Pleasant View Cottage". Today the water and land views are still stunning. Views of the Atlantic Ocean, Great Salt Pond and Trim's Pond can be seen from most rooms. The rolling topography to the water's edge is hidden from the main road. A path leading to Trim's Pond, a CRMC Class 1 Certification area, is the perfect spot to launch a kayak or paddle board. The single-family home with a 1-bedroom apartment also serves as a guest house licensed for 2 rooms with a shared bath. There are over 20 rooms of various sizes throughout the house, including the basement. A solarium and deck were added to give the owners privacy from their guests. The present owners have perfectly maintained the dwelling. In addition, there is a 2-car garage with a loft area above. Located in the Residential B Zone, the property has 4.2 acres with over 325 feet of frontage on Trim's Pond. Two fieldstone foundations, mature trees and perennial gardens are part of the nicely landscaped lawn which exposes well-maintained stonewalls. A truly unique piece of Block Island property!
  1. Listed by Michele Phelan • Brokerage DRE #REB.0014378 • Ballard Hall Sales Group
    P: (401)-741-6577 michelezphelan@gmail.com

Property Details for 539 Center Road

Subdivision Name
Near New Harbor
Architectural Style
Historic/Antique, Victorian
Waterfront Y N
Yes
Waterfront Features
Beach Front, Water Access, Walk To Water, Waterfront
View
Saltwater, Water
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2022 11:44 AM

Property Details for 539 Center Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1293217
Days on Market418
Taxes$10,970 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1884
Lot Size4.20 AC / 182,952 SF
CountyWashington County
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Building Information for 539 Center Road

Stories3Year Built1884Building Size-Lot Size4.20 AC / 182,952 SF

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Property Information for 539 Center Road

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
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Zoning: RB
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 8
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,970.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 2046700
  • Tax Lot: 79
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3003.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 3003.0
  • Frontage Length: 325
  • Living Area: 3,003.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.2
  • Lot Size Area: 182952.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 182952.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 539CENTERRDNSHM
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Arm, Conventional
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1884
  • C L I P: 4,491,180,348
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Barbecue
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Steam
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 20
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Workshop
  • Room Level 1: Lower
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Utility Room
  • Room Level 2: Lower
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Storage Room
  • Room Level 3: Lower
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Laundry
  • Room Level 4: Lower
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bathroom
  • Room Level 5: Lower
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom 6
  • Room Level 6: Third
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level 7: Third
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Storage Room
  • Room Level 8: Second
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Bathroom
  • Room Level 9: Second
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Bathroom
  • Room Level 10: Second
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level 11: Second
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level 12: Second
Room 13
  • Room Type 13: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level 13: Second
Room 14
  • Room Type 14: Additl Living Suite
  • Room Level 14: First
Room 15
  • Room Type 15: Sunroom
  • Room Level 15: First
Room 16
  • Room Type 16: Pantry
  • Room Level 16: First
Room 17
  • Room Type 17: Office
  • Room Level 17: First
Room 18
  • Room Type 18: Foyer
  • Room Level 18: First
Room 19
  • Room Type 19: Half Bath
  • Room Level 19: First
Room 20
  • Room Type 20: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level 20: First
Room 21
  • Room Type 21: Living Room
  • Room Level 21: First
Room 22
  • Room Type 22: Dining Room
  • Room Level 22: First
Room 23
  • Room Type 23: Kitchen
  • Room Features 23: Eat In Kitchen
  • Room Level 23: First
Room 30
  • Room List: Workshop, Utility Room, Storage Room, Laundry, Bathroom, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Additl Living Suite, Sunroom, Pantry, Office, Foyer, Half Bath, Bedroom 1, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 539 Center Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501902725

$3,243,500—
Nov 18, 2022

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1293217

$3,243,500—
Nov 3, 2022

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1293217

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501902725

$3,243,500
11/18/2022

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1293217

$3,243,500
11/03/2022

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1293217

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

Public Records for 539 Center Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,141,500Additions$922,100Total$3,063,600
Tax Record2025$17,646 ($1,470 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,002 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,002 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,598 SqFtStories2Lot Size182,839 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885ZoningRBCountyWASHINGTONAPNBLOC M:05 L:079

Schools near 539 Center Road

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

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