Nestled beside the 26-acre Godena Farm, forever protected from development and part of the Conanicut Island Land Trust, this charming circa-1900 cottage offers privacy, character, and opportunity on a beautiful one-acre lot. Mature trees, classic stone walls, and a peaceful setting create a quiet retreat just off the bike path and approximately three miles from Jamestown Village. Featuring three bedrooms and one and a half baths, the home is ready for its next owner's vision. Neighboring 26 acres of protected conservation land, the property enjoys a rare sense of privacy and natural beauty while maintaining convenient access to town. With its timeless cottage charm, picturesque setting, and endless potential, this is a unique opportunity to reimagine or restore a classic Jamestown home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$431Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Nicole Carstensen• Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
East Passage Estates, located between East Ferry and Fort Wetherill State Park, is a residential and coastal Jamestown neighborhood with rocky shoreline views and winding, tree-lined lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the East Ferry landing on East Ferry Road, where dock activity, harbor chatter, and small-town storefronts set the tempo. Community pillars include Beavertail Brewing Company, the Jamestown Arts Center, and the historic Jamestown Ferry terminal. Homes lean toward shingled coastal forms and contemporary rebuilds, often oriented to water and breezes. Days track the shoreline, with quick turns to coves, overlooks, and the open lawns of nearby parks. The setting feels maritime and quiet, with Newport Harbor always in the background.
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Market insights
856 North Main Rd · $849,000
DAYS ON MARKET
28 days
The average home goes pending in 33 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$849,000
Median sale price in this area is $822,814. (3% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Skylights
Attic
Interior steps
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Oven
Range
Laundry & utility
Water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Propane heating
Wall air conditioning unit(s)
Has fireplace with a wood-burning insert (1)
Exterior features
Deck
Home design
2-story home
Parking
No garage
Total of 4 parking spaces
Construction
Plaster and shingle siding
Stone foundation
Utilities
100 amp electric service
Septic tank
Private well
HOA & community
Community amenities include golf, marina, pool, tennis courts, restaurant, shopping, highway access, and proximity to a hospital
Electricity and solar
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