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56 Austin Street, South Kingstown, RI 02879

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For Sale
Sale Pending

$460,000

2 beds • 1 baths • 842 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 2,580 /mo. †

6.85% APR for 30 yrs.
$2,024 in taxes
Change Loan Terms

  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $546.32
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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Highest and Best offers due by noon on Monday February, 3rd. If you are looking for character and privacy near downtown Wakefield, this converted 1860 carriage house is for you. Nestled back from the road and surrounded by a beautiful Koi pond, stone walls, gardens and mature plantings, welcome to your new oasis. The house has gorgeous original pine flooring, newer windows, doors and roof as well as a large mahogany deck off of the kitchen. There is a vaulted ceiling in the living room with lots of natural light streaming in. The larger eat-in-kitchen has room for an island as well as a dining table. Upstairs you will find a primary bedroom with 2 closets, a mini split for AC, and a guest bedroom as well as an office area and full bath. The garage is heated and houses the laundry area and huge workshop. The extra large shed is perfect for storing all your extra tools and gardening equipment. Town water, sewer and gas make for easy living. This carriage house has condo ownership but lives like a single family. There are no condo fees. Just a hop skip and jump into downtown Wakefield and all that the Historic town has to offer with fabulous restaurants, yoga center, home made ice cream and charming shops. It's also just a 10 minute drive to all the areas fabulous beaches in Matunuck and East Matunuck or Narragansett.
MLS# 1377089

Courtesy Of Residential Properties Ltd.

(401) 783-2474

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Amenities
    Deck
  • Appliances
    Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Architecture Style
    Cottage
  • Floor Covering
    Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heating System
    Baseboard
  • Lot Size
    0.21 Acres

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  • Principle and Interest
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  • Property Taxes
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Schools

Broad Rock Middle School

Grades 5-6 Public School

Wakefield, RI 02879 1.2 miles
351 broad rock rd

417 total students
12:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B-

School Details

Peace Dale School

Grades KG-4 Public School

Wakefield, RI 02879 0.5 miles
109 kersey rd

384 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B-

School Details

Curtis Corner Middle School

Grades 7-8 Public School

Wakefield, RI 02879 1.2 miles
301 curtis corner rd

422 total students
11:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details

South Kingstown High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Wakefield, RI 02879 0.5 miles
215 columbia st

931 total students
12:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B+

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Wakefield School 0.6 miles Public PK-4
Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School 1.4 miles Private PK-8
Bradley School-south 1.6 miles Private 1-12
Narragansett Elementary School 1.8 miles Public PK-4 B+
Narragansett High School 2.2 miles Public 9-12 A-
Narragansett Pier School 2.2 miles Public 5-8 B
West Kingston School 3.2 miles Public KG-4 B+
The Compass School 3.3 miles Public KG-8 A-
Middlebridge School 3.3 miles Private 9-12
Kingston Hill Academy 3.6 miles Public KG-5 A
Quest Montessori School 4.4 miles Private PK-8
Matunuck School 4.8 miles Public KG-4 A-

Wakefield School

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-4

Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Bradley School-south

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Private

Grades: 1-12

Narragansett Elementary School

Distance: 1.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-4

B+

Narragansett High School

Distance: 2.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

A-

Narragansett Pier School

Distance: 2.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: 5-8

B

West Kingston School

Distance: 3.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

B+

The Compass School

Distance: 3.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

A-

Middlebridge School

Distance: 3.3 miles

Type Private

Grades: 9-12

Kingston Hill Academy

Distance: 3.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

A

Quest Montessori School

Distance: 4.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Matunuck School

Distance: 4.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

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 South Kingstown, RI 02879

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South Kingstown, RI 02879

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

79° July
Hottest Average Month
22° January
Coldest Average Month
8,668 Total Households in Area
0.4% Increase in population since the year 2010
22.9%
of households
have children
27 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for South Kingstown, RI 02879

South Kingstown, RI 02879 has a population of 20,445 people in 8,668 households with a median age of 46.9 years old.

0.4%
Increase in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending up
8,884
Total households as of 2010
1.3%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 46.9 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 87%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Native American 2%
Black 1%
Other 1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 87%, followed by Hispanic at 3%, Asian at 2%, and Native American at 2%.

Economics
for South Kingstown, RI 02879

478 /sq mi
Population Density
$102,325 /yr
Median Household Income
$611,500
Median Sales Price
27 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 $150-199,999k representing 14.58% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 82%
  • Work from Home 11%
  • Walk or Bike 4%
  • Public Transit 2%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 6,691 59%
Vacant 2,618 23%
Rented 1,977 18%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 87%
Blue Collar 13%

Family & Education Facts
for South Kingstown, RI 02879

46.9 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.3
persons per
household

57.6%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Bachelors Degree 31%
Graduate Degree 26%
Some College 17%
High School Graduate 14%
Associates Degree 8%
Some High School 5%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Bachelors Degree, representing 30.92% 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)
22.9% of households have children

Weather
for South Kingstown, RI 02879

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 79° F in July to a low of 22° F in January

79° July
Hottest Average Month
22° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
22°
38°
Feb
22°
38°
Mar
29°
45°
Apr
38°
55°
May
47°
65°
Jun
56°
74°
Jul
62°
79°
Aug
62°
78°
Sep
55°
72°
Oct
45°
63°
Nov
36°
52°
Dec
26°
42°

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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