Enjoy single level living in meticulously maintained Governor Francis 3 bedroom ranch. Kitchen opens to large living room with fireplace that could double as a dining room. Spacious family room, wonderful sunroom overlooking a fenced manicured yard with lush plantings. Relax in your in-ground pool with lovely deck surrounded by ornamental grasses and perennials, a private oasis! Terrific shed privides lots of storage on this quarter acre corner lot. Hardwoods, a/c, newer hot water tank, sewers, natural gas, sprinklers. Lots to love about this home!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Bonnie Kaplan• Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Bought with Kelli Improta• RI Real Estate Services
ROOMY RANCH WITH SPACIOUS FAMILY RM WITH WET BAR. UPDATED KITCHEN CABS, SEPARATE DINING AREA. SKYLIT FIREPLACED LIVINGRM. FENCED CORNER LOT W/ INGROUND POOL OFF TO ONE SIDE OF YARD. BACK PORCH. PRICED WELL!!
RIS #648560
Aug 31, 2006
Sold
$273,000
$164/sq ft
Aug 1, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jul 2, 2006
Listed
$274,900
$165/sq ft
+3
One level living in Governor Francis - corner lot, updated kitchen, newer roof, fenced yard with in-ground pool.
RIS #446812
Sep 27, 2004
Sold
$242,000
$146/sq ft
Sep 9, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Aug 24, 2004
Listed
$249,900
$150/sq ft
RIS #604318
Sep 23, 1996
Sold
$120,000
$72/sq ft
Mar 1, 1996
Listed
$121,900
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,257 (+0.1%)
$153,800 + $260,100
$413,900
2024
$5,251 (+2.0%)
$133,700 + $229,200
$362,900
2023
$5,150 (+0.5%)
$133,700 + $229,200
$362,900
2022
$5,126
$95,800 + $177,900
$273,700
2021
$5,126
$95,800 + $177,900
$273,700
2020
$5,126
$95,800 + $177,900
$273,700
2019
$5,126 (+16.1%)
$95,800 + $177,900
$273,700
2018
$4,416 (+2.8%)
$88,900 + $123,400
$212,300
2017
$4,297
$88,900 + $123,400
$212,300
2016
$4,297 (+12.0%)
$88,900 + $123,400
$212,300
2015
$3,837 (+3.5%)
$87,800 + $97,100
$184,900
2014
$3,709 (+1.4%)
$87,800 + $97,100
$184,900
2013
$3,659 (−2.8%)
$87,800 + $97,100
$184,900
2012
$3,766
$103,300 + $104,300
$207,600
Tax history for 55 Whippoorwill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,257 (+0.1%)
$153,800 + $260,100
$413,900
2024
$5,251 (+2.0%)
$133,700 + $229,200
$362,900
2023
$5,150 (+0.5%)
$133,700 + $229,200
$362,900
2022
$5,126
$95,800 + $177,900
$273,700
2021
$5,126
$95,800 + $177,900
$273,700
2020
$5,126
$95,800 + $177,900
$273,700
2019
$5,126 (+16.1%)
$95,800 + $177,900
$273,700
2018
$4,416 (+2.8%)
$88,900 + $123,400
$212,300
2017
$4,297
$88,900 + $123,400
$212,300
2016
$4,297 (+12.0%)
$88,900 + $123,400
$212,300
2015
$3,837 (+3.5%)
$87,800 + $97,100
$184,900
2014
$3,709 (+1.4%)
$87,800 + $97,100
$184,900
2013
$3,659 (−2.8%)
$87,800 + $97,100
$184,900
2012
$3,766
$103,300 + $104,300
$207,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,546
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
128576
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 6
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Marble
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Other Features: Attic, Cedar Closet(s), Permanent Attic Stairs, Skylights, Tub Shower, Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Construction Details: Plaster, Clapboard, Wood Siding