978 Kingstown Rd

South Kingstown, RI 02879

$525,000
Price
5
Beds
2,742 Sq. Ft.
$191 / Sq. Ft.
2,742
Sq. Ft.
$191
per Sq. Ft.
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Active Under Contract
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Description

This charming, historic multi-family colonial sits on .26 acres in bucolic Wakefield, RI. Built in 1883, the two-family home features 2,201 sq ft of living space: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a detached garage, and a generous backyard. The first-floor unit includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, a large kitchen, and a full bathroom. The second-floor unit includes a large eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, and a large, full bathroom with a clawfoot tub. This home can remain as it is, continuing as an investment...This charming, historic multi-family colonial sits on .26 acres in bucolic Wakefield, RI. Built in 1883, the two-family home features 2,201 sq ft of living space: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a detached garage, and a generous backyard. The first-floor unit includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, a large kitchen, and a full bathroom. The second-floor unit includes a large eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, and a large, full bathroom with a clawfoot tub. This home can remain as it is, continuing as an investment or income-generating property, or be easily converted into a single-family home. Please note that the property is being sold "As-Is." Ideally located, the home is steps from the historic Neighborhood Guild, which features tennis courts, yoga classes, and painting lessons. Additionally, The Guild offers courses in creative writing, as well as children's activities including lessons in dance and painting. At the intersection of South County's quiet coastal lifestyle and South Kingstown's local highlights and conveniences, the home is just a ten-minute drive to Narragansett State Beach, minutes away from Matunuck Atelier and Audrey's Coffee House & Lounge, and a plethora of other restaurants, gourmet supermarkets, pharmacies, and the center of Old Wakefield. This one won't last!
  1. Listed by The Mackinney Gold Group • Brokerage DRE #REB.0019662 • SERHANT.
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Property Details for 978 Kingstown Road

Subdivision Name
Wakefield
Architectural Style
Stacked
LISTING UPDATED: 06/18/2026 11:25 PM

Property Details for 978 Kingstown Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #1415595
Days on Market1
Taxes$3,552 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Multi Family
Year Built1883
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,326 SF
CountyWashington County
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Building Information for 978 Kingstown Road

Stories2Residences2Year Built1883Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,326 SF

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$2,616

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 978 Kingstown Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: South Kingstown
  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Pool, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts, Sidewalks
  • Postal City: South Kingstown
  • Postal Code: 02879
  • Postal Code Plus4: 2429
  • State Or Province: RI
  • Zoning: R10
  • Human Modified Y N: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage Y N: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 6
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,552.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 397300
  • Tax Lot: 63
  • Tax Map Number: 49-4
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2742.0
  • Building Area Total: 2742.0
  • Frontage Length: 66
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 11326.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11326.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Number Of Buildings: 2
  • Parcel Number: 978KINGSTOWNRDSKNG
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Structure Type: Apartment
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Y N: No
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Senior Community Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1883
  • C L I P: 2,346,956,497
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Stone
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, 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: 5
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Door Features: Storm Doors
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Heating: Baseboard, Propane, Oil, Steam
  • Heating Y N: Yes
  • Interior Features: Interior Steps
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Rooms Total: 9
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Operating Expense: $.00
Unit 1 Information
  • Actual Rent: $1,600.00
  • Type: Two Bedroom
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Unit Type Area: 964.0
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Unit 2 Information
  • Actual Rent: $1,900.00
  • Type: Three Bedroom
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Unit Type Area: 1237.0
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease Y N: No

Property History for 978 Kingstown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2026

Contract Out

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1415595

—
Jun 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1415595

$525,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2026

Contract Out

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1415595

—
06/17/2026

Listed (Active)

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® #1415595

$525,000

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Public Records for 978 Kingstown Road

Taxable ValueLand$155,000Additions$242,300Total$397,300
Tax Record2025$3,552 ($296 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,004 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,004 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,029 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1883ZoningR10CountyWASHINGTONAPNSKIN P:049-4 L:000063

Schools near 978 Kingstown Road

This home is within South Kingstown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Peace Dale School
Public - PK to 5
Broad Rock Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
South Kingstown High School
Public - 9 to 12
Curtis Corner Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Peace Dale School
PublicPK to 5

Broad Rock Middle School
Public6 to 8

South Kingstown High School
Public9 to 12

Curtis Corner Middle School
Public7 to 8

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