Sold for $515,000
$515,000
54 Howard Hill Rd, Foster, RI 02825
4beds
1,872sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
3.5 Acres Lot
$572,300 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$2,856 Estimated rent
Home value
$572,300
$538,000 - $607,000
$2,856/mo
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What's special
Attention historians, nature lovers, curators, reenactors, preservationists! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Hidden away in the Foster forest, the last house on a dead end, 1000+ feet in and deep from the main road is the absolute museum quality George Spooner Tillinghast home, built in 1790. This is truly frozen in time, painstakingly protected, and preserved. It purposely maintains most of the 18th century breathtaking architecture. Enjoy four spacious bedrooms of nice natural light, with primary on main, original wide plank floors, 12 over 8 wooden windows with many of the original glass panes, 3 working fireplaces: 2 of which feature beehive ovens. View breathtaking period hand painted stenciling; an iconic feature in 18th century homes and this particular pattern unique to this specific home. Other features include a circular drive, 2 stall horse barn, riding ring area, huge fenced garden, two sprawling meadows, outdoor sauna, mature magnolia and walnut trees along with stone walls throughout the 3.5 acres. The roof is young as is the auto-on Briggs and Stratton generator. *Most key period furnishings and antiques will be included! This is an as-is sale, private appointments only. Proof of pre-approval or cash funds is required to secure an appointment. This is not a drive-by: do not approach the property without an appointment please.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 20, 2023 at 05:22pm
Listed by:
Lynn Smiley 401-363-2543,
Jack W. Clark Real Estate
Bought with:
Marsh Luiz Group
Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1334534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partial,Interior and Exterior,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,872
- Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,872
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Lot
- Size: 3.50 Acres
- Features: Horse Permitted
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: FOSTP02L0046
- Special conditions: Conventional/Market Value
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Private, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Foster
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2023 | Sold | $515,000-1.9%$275/sqft |
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| 6/8/2023 | Pending sale | $524,900$280/sqft |
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| 5/18/2023 | Contingent | $524,900$280/sqft |
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| 5/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $524,900$280/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,161 | $487,800 |
| 2024 | $10,161 +48.3% | $487,800 +61.4% |
| 2023 | $6,851 +3.2% | $302,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02825
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Captain Isaac Paine Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.8 mi
- 6/10Ponaganset Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9 mi
- 8/10Ponaganset High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.4 mi

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