OPPORTUNITY AWAITS! INVESTORS PLEASE TAKE NOTE. . Location, Location, Location! This 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch is located in the much sought after Tefft Hill / Wakefield neighborhood of South Kingstown. With a little TLC this home will be an amazing home, airbnb, or rental property. Conveniently situated in Wakefield, this property is minutes to downtown Wakefield's shops, dining, and services, a short drive to the Narragansett and South County Beaches, Attractions such as Theater by the Sea and less than 2 miles from the University of Rhode Island. Easy access to Route 1 makes commuting simple, with Providence and T. F. Green Airport approximately 30 minutes away. An excellent opportunity to enjoy coastal living with everyday convenience. Professional Photos to follow. Priced to sell quickly. Will not last. Highest & Best Offers due 2/3/26 at 4PM.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$405Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Raposa• Compass
Bought with Samantha Palmer• Keller Williams Coastal
Est. $1,823 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1255 South Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RIS #1404133
Mar 2, 2026
Sold
$350,000
$405/sq ft
Feb 4, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 30, 2026
Listed
$329,000
$381/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,743 (−4.9%)
$145,800 + $161,000
$306,800
2024
$2,883
$132,100 + $128,800
$260,900
2023
$2,883 (+0.9%)
$132,100 + $128,800
$260,900
2022
$2,857 (−5.3%)
$132,100 + $128,800
$260,900
2021
$3,016
$114,800 + $93,900
$208,700
2020
$3,016
$114,800 + $93,900
$208,700
2019
$3,016 (+4.5%)
$114,800 + $93,900
$208,700
2018
$2,885 (+2.4%)
$103,300 + $80,700
$184,000
2017
$2,817 (+1.4%)
$103,300 + $80,700
$184,000
2016
$2,777 (+0.2%)
$103,300 + $80,700
$184,000
2015
$2,772 (+0.3%)
$104,400 + $74,200
$178,600
2014
$2,765
$104,400 + $74,200
$178,600
2013
$2,763
$104,400 + $74,200
$178,600
2012
$2,765
$104,400 + $86,300
$190,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
230952
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R30
Medium Density Residential District
This district allows a residential density of up to 1.45 du per acre. Single-household detached units will be the predominant type of housing, although duplexes will be allowed by special use permit. Residential cluster developments should be considered for major subdivision proposals in this district. The lot sizes for single-household detached dwellings is 30,000 sq ft. Water service generally is available to this district, or could easily be provided. While public sewers presently serve some of this district, public sewers should not be considered for the outlying villages as designated on the Land Use Plan, except for Middlebridge and the industrially zoned area of West Kingston.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
Other Features: Attic, Tub Shower
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 17,424
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 864
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $306,800
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,743
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Fuses
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Schools, Pool, Public Transportation, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Courts
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 230952
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Peace Dale School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Broad Rock Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
South Kingstown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wakefield, RI • 02879
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$404,000 – $489,000
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