Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,982 sqft
56 Main St, Scituate, RI 02831
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.26 acresLot Size
1754Year Built
$108/sq ftPrice per sq ft
11 carsParking Spaces

Description

The Almond W. Fiske house circa 1754 or locally known as “Miss Howland’s House” sits in the heart of Hope Village on 2.26 acres. Surrounded by sprawling fields and mature gardens you will feel away from it all while still being in town. Walk to the public library, elementary school, post office and public park where you can listen to live music during the warmer months. Walk on access via recorded easement will take you to the Hope Recreation Area located on the shore of the...The Almond W. Fiske house circa 1754 or locally known as “Miss Howland’s House” sits in the heart of Hope Village on 2.26 acres. Surrounded by sprawling fields and mature gardens you will feel away from it all while still being in town. Walk to the public library, elementary school, post office and public park where you can listen to live music during the warmer months. Walk on access via recorded easement will take you to the Hope Recreation Area located on the shore of the Pawtuxet River where you can enjoy swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Inside the home you will find original detailing mixed with modern amenities. From the custom cherry cabinets in the kitchen to the copper soaking tub in the second floor bathroom, 3 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, formal dining room with views of the gardens featuring 100 year old Boxwoods, original wide plank floors and much more. In the lower level of the home you will find the original one room schoolhouse for the village dating back to the early 1800’s, perfect for an artist studio or workshop with lots of natural light and 2 separate entrances leading out to the gardens. Located just 25 minutes from Downtown Providence and T. F. Green Airport. Updated 150 AMP electrical service, newer heating system and hot water tank.
  • Listed by: Sara Chaffee-Standish 401.834.4569 sara.chaffee@mottandchace.com Brokerage DRE #REB.0019231 • Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Listing closed: 04/06/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, MLS#: 1163283

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Property Information for 56 Main Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,849 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Hope Village
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Historic/Antique
  • Waterfront Features: Water Access, Walk To Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1754
  • Lot Size: 2.26 AC / 98,533 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Scituate
  • Community Features: Near Schools, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: Scituate
  • Postal Code: 02831
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Human Modified Y N: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 11
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,849.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 268800
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • Tax Year: 2016
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2982.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 2982.0
  • Living Area: 2,982.00
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.262
  • Lot Size Area: 98533.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 98533.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 56Main STSCIT
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Fha, Va
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1754
  • C L I P: 8,952,796,594
Utilities
  • Electric: Amps150
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, 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: Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Tub Shower
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Storm Windows
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bathroom
  • Room Level 1: Second
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level 2: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level 3: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level 4: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Living Room
  • Room Level 5: First
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level 6: First
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Kitchen
  • Room Features 7: Eat In Kitchen
  • Room Level 7: First
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Dining Room
  • Room Level 8: First
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Bathroom
  • Room Level 9: First
Room 30
  • Room List: Bathroom, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Kitchen, Dining Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: DollarsPerSquareFoot
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 56 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #620560273

$322,000

+123.1% / yr

Apr 6, 2018

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1163283

$322,000—
Dec 22, 2017

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1163283

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #620560273

$322,000

+123.1% / yr

04/06/2018

Sold

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1163283

$322,000
12/22/2017

Contract Signed

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1163283

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Public Records for 56 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$105,200Additions$257,400Total$362,600
Tax Record2025$6,284 ($524 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,112 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,112 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,575 SqFtStories1Lot Size98,533 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1754Year Renovated1754ZoningRSW-CountyPROVIDENCEAPNSCIT M:05-0 L:028-00

Schools near 56 Main Street

This home is within Scituate School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hope School
PublicK to 5

Scituate Middle School
Public6 to 8

Scituate High School
Public9 to 12

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