Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds5,386 sqft$158/sqft
556 Center Rd, Block Island, RI 02807
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,625 sq ftLot Size
1907Year Built
$158/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stately 3,000+ square foot house was originally the Primitive Methodist Church and then went under an impressive renovation in the 1980s. Refurbished into a 5 bedroom 4 bath impressive home including a master suite on the first floor. The renovation design effectively mixed contemporary updates with the original nature of the building including. Characteristics such as remarkable stained-glass windows, original church bell, distinctive alter archway and alter rail, original hardwood flooring reclaimed...Stately 3,000+ square foot house was originally the Primitive Methodist Church and then went under an impressive renovation in the 1980s. Refurbished into a 5 bedroom 4 bath impressive home including a master suite on the first floor. The renovation design effectively mixed contemporary updates with the original nature of the building including. Characteristics such as remarkable stained-glass windows, original church bell, distinctive alter archway and alter rail, original hardwood flooring reclaimed from local shipwrecks and many other unique details. Recent updates include high-tech bottomless sand filtered 5 bedroom septic, new chimney liner, oil fired boiler and new roof. Property located in what was previously the village center and is currently zoned as Residential B. The building has been run as a Bed & Breakfast and as an antique shop in the 80s and 90s. On a limited basis the family home still operates an antique shop filled with treasures. Both basement and attic run the full length and width of this 37 x 56 square foot building layout. There is also a lovely back deck overlooking stone wall and verdant back yard. Within a mile to both Old and New Harbor and to eastern swimming beaches this conveniently located residence provides numerous options for you.
  • Listed by: Jennifer Phillips 401.466.8806 info@phillipsonbi.com Brokerage DRE #REB.0015012 • Phillips Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/07/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1232785

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,300,000

Avg days on market

250

Sale-to-list ratio

91.6%

Block Island, RI

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1

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4
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
1.89
Acres
$2,670,000 | 1632 Lakeside Drive, Block Island, RI 02807
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3,360
Square Feet
2.5
Acres
$1,825,000 | 1194 Center Road, Block Island, RI 02807
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3,770
Square Feet
0.73
Acres
$1,875,000 | 1090 Old Mill Road, Block Island, RI 02807
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Square Feet
2
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$2,150,000 | 1659 Lakeside Drive, Block Island, RI 02807
1/48
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Sold 09/04/25

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1,688
Square Feet
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Acres
$2,300,000 | 1614 Lakeside Drive, Block Island, RI 02807
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Sold 08/11/26

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1,896
Square Feet
2.1
Acres
$1,870,000 | 1078 West Beach Road, Block Island, RI 02807
1/41
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Sold 12/22/25

6
Bedrooms
3,340
Square Feet
1.98
Acres
$2,322,000 | 717 Corn Neck Road, Block Island, RI 02807
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Sold 07/31/25

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Square Feet
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Location

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Property Information for 556 Center Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,144 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Historic/Antique
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,625 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Block Island
  • Postal City: Block Island
  • Postal Code: 02807
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: RB
  • 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: $3,144.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 641100
  • Tax Lot: 61
  • Tax Year: 2017
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3200.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2186.0
  • Building Area Total: 5386.0
  • Living Area: 5,386.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1291
  • Lot Size Area: 5625.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5625.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 556CENTERRDNSHM
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1907
  • C L I P: 8,511,391,525
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Foundation Details: See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement Y N: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Wet Bar, Cathedral Ceilings, Permanent Attic Stairs, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 7
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 556 Center Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2020

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1232785

$850,000
Oct 29, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685026627

$850,000
Aug 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1232785

$939,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2020

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1232785

$850,000
10/29/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685026627

$850,000
08/20/2019

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1232785

$939,000

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

Public Records for 556 Center Road

Taxable ValueLand$231,700Additions$998,000Total$1,229,700
Tax Record2025$7,083 ($590 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,474 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,474 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,146 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,625 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1907Year Renovated1907ZoningRBCountyWASHINGTONAPNBLOC M:18 L:061

Schools near 556 Center 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 556 Center Road, Block Island, RI 02807
$850,000
5
5,386
5,625
580
26,168
$276,000
109,658
$1,050,000
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