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238 Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878

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$8,000

2 beds • 3 baths • 2,224 sqft

  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • Newly Listed
    Time on Century 21

  • $3.60
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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Available May through October. Spend your summer in a meticulously converted former library, perfectly blending historic charm and modern comfort. Built in 1938, the Essex Memorial Library served the Tiverton community until 2017. Restoration highlights include original built-in bookcases, high ceilings, hardwood floors, wide trim, and windows, transporting you back in time. The property has two spacious en-suite bedrooms and an additional bath on the lower level. The main room features a vaulted ceiling and west-facing floor-to-ceiling windows, framing views of the Sakonnet River, Mount Hope Bridge, and sunsets. The open-concept main floor includes a well-appointed kitchen, with high-end appliances, living and dining areas, and a game table. Grand French doors lead to the private back terrace with brand new patio furniture, dining table, and barbeque. The lower-level stairwell, lined with a preserved ceramic alphabet mural created by local children in 1993, leads to a spacious family room. This fun-filled lower level offers children's books and toys and a large screen TV. Grinnell's Beach and the shops, cafes, and restaurants of the Stonebridge neighborhood are a short walk away. Providence is 30 minutes to the North West and Boston is 50 minutes North, both offering easy access to city life. Come relax in this well maintained property that melds comfort and sophistication. May $6,500, June $6,500, July $8,000, August $8,000, September $6,500, October $6,500.
MLS# 1380596

Courtesy Of Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty

(401) 849-3000

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Appliances
    Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Floor Covering
    Hardwood
  • Heating System
    Forced Air, Radiant
  • Lot Size
    2.09 Acres

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Schools

Fort Barton Elementary School

Grades KG-4 Public School

Tiverton, RI 02878 0.3 miles
99 lawton ave

208 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B

School Details

Tiverton Middle School

Grades 5-8 Public School

Tiverton, RI 02878 2.5 miles
10 quintal dr

512 total students
10:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C-

School Details

Tiverton High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Tiverton, RI 02878 2.2 miles
100 n brayton rd

476 total students
10:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B-

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Hathaway Elementary School 2.1 miles Public KG-4 A+
Ranger Elementary School 2.2 miles Public KG-4 B
Portsmouth High School 2.4 miles Public 9-12 B
Pocasset Elementary School 2.9 miles Public KG-4 A-
Henry Lord Community School 3.7 miles Public PK-8 D+
Portsmouth Abbey School 3.7 miles Private 9-12
Letourneau Elementary School 4.1 miles Public PK-5 D
St Philomena School Of The Sacred Heart 4.1 miles Private PK-8
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School 4.3 miles Public KG-5 D+
Atlantis Charter School 4.4 miles Public KG-12 D+
Melville Elementary School 4.5 miles Public KG-4 A
Matthew J Kuss Middle School 4.7 miles Public 6-8 D-
Colt Andrews Elementary School 4.7 miles Public KG-5 B
St Stanislaus School 4.8 miles Private PK-8
Argosy Collegiate Charter School 4.8 miles Public 6-12 D
William S Greene 4.9 miles Public PK-5 D-
Guiteras Elementary School 5 miles Public KG-5 A-

Hathaway Elementary School

Distance: 2.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

A+

Ranger Elementary School

Distance: 2.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

B

Portsmouth High School

Distance: 2.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

B

Pocasset Elementary School

Distance: 2.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

A-

Henry Lord Community School

Distance: 3.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-8

D+

Portsmouth Abbey School

Distance: 3.7 miles

Type Private

Grades: 9-12

Letourneau Elementary School

Distance: 4.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

D

St Philomena School Of The Sacred Heart

Distance: 4.1 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School

Distance: 4.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

D+

Atlantis Charter School

Distance: 4.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-12

D+

Melville Elementary School

Distance: 4.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

A

Matthew J Kuss Middle School

Distance: 4.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

D-

Colt Andrews Elementary School

Distance: 4.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

B

St Stanislaus School

Distance: 4.8 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Argosy Collegiate Charter School

Distance: 4.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-12

D

William S Greene

Distance: 4.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

D-

Guiteras Elementary School

Distance: 5 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

A-

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Tiverton, RI 02878

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Tiverton, RI 02878

This community’s employment is highest in the food and sales industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

80° July
Hottest Average Month
22° January
Coldest Average Month
6,903 Total Households in Area
-2.6% Increase in population since the year 2010
24.3%
of households
have children
29 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for Tiverton, RI 02878

Tiverton, RI 02878 has a population of 15,517 people in 6,903 households with a median age of 48.7 years old.

-2.6%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
6,940
Total households as of 2010
2.7%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 48.7 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 91%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Other 1%
Black 1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 91%, followed by Hispanic at 3%, Asian at 1%, and Other at 1%.

Economics
for Tiverton, RI 02878

443 /sq mi
Population Density
$94,023 /yr
Median Household Income
$424,750
Median Sales Price
29 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $75-99,999k representing 16.56% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 89%
  • Work from Home 9%
  • Walk or Bike 2%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 5,604 74%
Rented 1,299 17%
Vacant 663 9%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 75%
Blue Collar 25%

Family & Education Facts
for Tiverton, RI 02878

48.7 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.2
persons per
household

56.5%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Bachelors Degree 26%
High School Graduate 23%
Some College 20%
Graduate Degree 13%
Associates Degree 10%
Some High School 8%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Bachelors Degree, representing 26.22% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
24.3% of households have children

Weather
for Tiverton, RI 02878

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 80° F in July to a low of 22° F in January

80° July
Hottest Average Month
22° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
22°
37°
Feb
23°
38°
Mar
30°
46°
Apr
38°
55°
May
48°
66°
Jun
57°
74°
Jul
63°
80°
Aug
62°
79°
Sep
55°
72°
Oct
45°
62°
Nov
36°
52°
Dec
26°
41°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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