Come check out this private woodland retreat just minutes from the Coast. Tucked away on almost 4 acres of woods and tall pines, this hideaway offers privacy, nature, and convenience in a peaceful, secluded setting. Just 10 mins from Charlestown Town Beach and Blue Shutters Beach, and 20 mins from URI and Amtrak, this ideal location is perfect for work, school and enjoying beach life! A separate apt. in the walkout basement comes with its own sunroom in addition to living rm. , bedroom, laundry rm. , and kitchen, providing income potential as an Airbnb or other rental unit. It can also be used for extended guest space, multi-generational living, or as a personal retreat. In addition to the main residence, the property includes a charming separate structure perfect as a home office, art studio, meditation space, or she-shed. With its unique architectural character and abundant natural light, it offers a quiet sanctuary for work, creativity, or simply enjoying the beauty of the surrounding woods. This special home also carries a unique story: It was once owned by a well-regarded anthropologist who The Scientific American listed as one of five scientists who inspired the Indiana Jones Movies. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, vacation home, or artist's escape, this property offers a rare combination of serenity, space, and flexibility. Call today to schedule your private showing and discover all that this hidden gem has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
3.76 acresLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Allison Hughes• KEY Real Estate Services
Listed by Christine Kreiseder-Hendley• KEY Real Estate Services
Bought with Lauri Lee• Residential Properties Ltd.
This one-of-a-kind home has never been on the market until now. This hideaway was owned by two famous anthropologists, but more about that later. This home is set about 600 feet off the main road and is situated nicely on an almost four-acre lot surrounded by tall pine trees with a small pond located towards the back end of the property. You're less than ten minutes to the beach and 20 minutes to the Kingston Amtrak Train Station and the University of Rhode Island. Now for a little about the owners. .. Robert Carneiro was an American anthropologist and curator of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. His Circumscription Theory explains how early political states may have formed as a result of interactions between environmental constraints, population pressures, and warfare. He was a member of the national academy of sciences, along with many other notable recognitions. The Scientific American wrote an article and listed Mr. Carneiro as one of the five scientist that inspired the Indiana Jones movies. Barbara Bode was an anthropologist who spent her career working as a writer, and professor, working across several colleges and universities including the University of Rhode Island and Fordham University. Barbara's fieldwork took her throughout Central and South America where she lived and worked in countries like Guatemala, Costa Rica and Peru - to name a few. She wrote two books while residing in this house. Call today for your private showing!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,339 (+2.6%)
$180,000 + $383,100
$563,100
2024
$3,255 (+0.7%)
$180,000 + $383,100
$563,100
2023
$3,232 (+12.9%)
$180,000 + $383,100
$563,100
2022
$2,863 (−0.1%)
$111,800 + $238,600
$350,400
2021
$2,866 (−0.6%)
$111,800 + $238,600
$350,400
2020
$2,884 (+0.4%)
$111,800 + $238,600
$350,400
2019
$2,873 (−4.3%)
$111,800 + $199,500
$311,300
2018
$3,001 (+0.5%)
$111,800 + $199,500
$311,300
2017
$2,985 (−1.1%)
$111,800 + $199,500
$311,300
2016
$3,017 (+1.0%)
$101,900 + $193,600
$295,500
2015
$2,988 (+2.2%)
$101,900 + $193,600
$295,500
2014
$2,925 (+4.3%)
$101,900 + $193,600
$295,500
2013
$2,804 (+1.7%)
$107,100 + $189,300
$296,400
2012
$2,757
$107,100 + $189,300
$296,400
Tax history for 310 A Old Coach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,339 (+2.6%)
$180,000 + $383,100
$563,100
2024
$3,255 (+0.7%)
$180,000 + $383,100
$563,100
2023
$3,232 (+12.9%)
$180,000 + $383,100
$563,100
2022
$2,863 (−0.1%)
$111,800 + $238,600
$350,400
2021
$2,866 (−0.6%)
$111,800 + $238,600
$350,400
2020
$2,884 (+0.4%)
$111,800 + $238,600
$350,400
2019
$2,873 (−4.3%)
$111,800 + $199,500
$311,300
2018
$3,001 (+0.5%)
$111,800 + $199,500
$311,300
2017
$2,985 (−1.1%)
$111,800 + $199,500
$311,300
2016
$3,017 (+1.0%)
$101,900 + $193,600
$295,500
2015
$2,988 (+2.2%)
$101,900 + $193,600
$295,500
2014
$2,925 (+4.3%)
$101,900 + $193,600
$295,500
2013
$2,804 (+1.7%)
$107,100 + $189,300
$296,400
2012
$2,757
$107,100 + $189,300
$296,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,708
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
200525
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R3A
Residence District
This zoning district is intended primarily for areas of low density residential development. It is intended to protect areas of Town with sensitive environmental characteristics. The groundwater recharge areas for several groundwater aquifers and the salt ponds are included within this category. This district is intended to be consistent with the RI CRMC SAM Plan land use classification for water quality protection categories of Lands of Critical Concern and those Self-sustaining Lands north of Route One. It is further intended to implement the low density residential future land use category of the Town of Charlestown Comprehensive Plan 1991. The minimum lot size is 3 acres.