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William Fooks

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$ 754,000

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1724 South RD South Kingstown, RI 02879

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,803 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,803 sqft

Price per Sqft $418

Subdivision Kingston

MLS Listing ID 1402594

Style Historic/Antique

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,803

Year Built 1788

Annual Tax Amount $3,171

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.390 Acres

Acres 0.39

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

This is a House You May Never See Offered Again... Properties of this caliber do not wait. This is a brief window to acquire something that, if history repeats itself, will not return to the market in your lifetime. This offering represents one of the most important and authentic residential properties in RI and a rare surviving example of early American domestic architecture. Known as The Gem at Little Rest , this extraordinary home, circa 1788, has stood for more than two centuries, not preserved behind glass, but continuously lived in, cared for, and refined by generations of notable occupants. Its location alone places it in rare company. The property's comfortable walking distance to URI and just minutes from several of South Kingstown's most coveted beaches. Properties that combine academic proximity, coastal access, and historic provenance at this level are virtually unheard of. This is not a reproduction, nor an interpretation of history. It is the original. The craftsmanship, scale, and quiet confidence of the home reflect an era that modern construction cannot replicate, regardless of budget. Within its walls have lived civic leaders, educators, artisans, and reformers, each contributing to a legacy that is felt immediately upon entry. Offered at a price guaranteed to attract decisive interest, this is a true trophy property. If you value legacy over trend, authenticity over imitation, and permanence over passing fashion, this is an opportunity.

Location

State RI

County Washington

Community Kingston

Zoning Res

Rooms

Basement Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Bathtub, Tub Shower, Cable TV

Heating Oil, Steam

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Hardwood, Other, Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Stone

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer

Exterior

Parking Features Detached

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Golf, Marina, Near Hospital, Other, Public Transportation, See Remarks

Total Parking Spaces 8

Garage Yes

Building

Story 2

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Historic/Antique

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Outbuilding

Structure Type Drywall,Plaster,Clapboard,Shingle Siding

New Construction No

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 1724SOUTHRDSKNG

Listed by Flagship Real Estate Advisors