540 Center Rd

Block Island, RI 02807

$1,425,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,484 Sq. Ft.
$960 / Sq. Ft.
1,484
Sq. Ft.
$960
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/5/25
Closed 12/5/25
Main House
Main House
Main House
First floor bath
Main House
Main House
Second floor bath
Second floor bath
Main House
Guest House
Guest House
In Post &​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌ Beam
In Post & Beam
In Post & Beam
In Post & Beam
In Post & Beam
Laundry room

Description

Named "Snave House" this charming, Block Island upgraded farmhouse has lovely views of the Great Salt Pond/New Harbor area and the Atlantic Ocean in the distance. The Victorian home features a galley kitchen with pantry, good sized dining room/parlor, den and primary bedroom with full bath on the first floor. On the second floor, there are 3 guest bedrooms, one has an attached small bedroom as a suite, new laundry room and recently renovated bathroom with claw foot bath tub and separate tiled shower....Named "Snave House" this charming, Block Island upgraded farmhouse has lovely views of the Great Salt Pond/New Harbor area and the Atlantic Ocean in the distance. The Victorian home features a galley kitchen with pantry, good sized dining room/parlor, den and primary bedroom with full bath on the first floor. On the second floor, there are 3 guest bedrooms, one has an attached small bedroom as a suite, new laundry room and recently renovated bathroom with claw foot bath tub and separate tiled shower. Includes an enclosed outdoor shower. Sit on the classic front porch for summer breezes and watch the boating activity in New Harbor. This unique property includes a spacious, detached Post & Beam guest house built in 2008. Winterized for year round use it has open kitchen/living/dining room, one bedroom, full bath on the main floor. Second floor has one bedroom and sitting area. There is a private, oversized deck with an enclosed shower for outdoor enjoyment. This building is a legal second dwelling if rented to year round Island residents. Otherwise, can be used as a guest house for family/guests, if the kitchen is removed. Centrally located within walking/biking distance to New Harbor, town playground, tennis/basketball courts, restaurants, beaches and Old Harbor. Excellent rental history.
  1. Listed by Gail HEINZ • Brokerage DRE #REB.0010926 • Sullivan Sotheby's Intl.Realty
    P: (401)-466-5951 gail@sullivanbi.com

Property Details for 540 Center Road

Subdivision Name
New Harbor
Architectural Style
Cabin, Victorian
Waterfront Features
Walk To Water
View
Saltwater, Water
LISTING CLOSED: 12/05/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 540 Center Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1385772
Days on Market179
Taxes$8,575 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1875
Lot Size1.10 AC / 47,916 SF
CountyWashington County
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Building Information for 540 Center Road

Stories2Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size1.10 AC / 47,916 SF

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Property Information for 540 Center Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Block Island
  • Community Features: Marina, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts
  • Postal City: Block Island
  • Postal Code: 02807
  • State Or Province: RI
  • View Y N: Yes
  • Zoning: RA
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
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: $8,575.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1553400
  • Tax Lot: 50
  • Tax Map Number: 18
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1484.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1484.0
  • Living Area: 1,484.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1
  • Lot Size Area: 47916.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 47916.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 540OFFCENTERRDNSHM
  • 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: 1875
  • C L I P: 2,318,106,481
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps100
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation Details: Stone
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: None, Space Heater
  • Heating Y N: No
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Interior Steps, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Laundry
  • Room Level 1: Second
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bathroom
  • Room Level 2: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level 3: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level 4: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level 5: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 6: First
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Kitchen
  • Room Level 7: First
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Dining Room
  • Room Level 8: First
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Family Room
  • Room Level 9: First
Room 30
  • Room List: Laundry, Bathroom, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 540 Center Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1385772

$1,425,000—
Nov 18, 2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1385772

—
Oct 7, 2025

Contract Out

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1385772

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2025

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1385772

$1,425,000
11/18/2025

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1385772

—
10/07/2025

Contract Out

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1385772

—

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

Public Records for 540 Center Road

Taxable ValueLand$701,300Additions$840,600Total$1,541,900
Tax Record2025$8,881 ($740 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size47,916 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)ZoningRACountyWASHINGTONAPNBLOC M:18 L:050

Schools near 540 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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