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Curious what homes are selling for in South Kingstown? Over the past 30 days, roughly 54 homes have sold here, at a median price of $883,620 and an average of $976,789. That represents an increase of $130,630 from the previous period. South Kingstown has around 54,898 residents, with about 78% of homes owner-occupied.

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Living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

What is South Kingstown, Rhode Island like? South Kingstown is a large coastal town in the heart of South County, running from the Atlantic beaches at Matunuck up through its village centers to the University of Rhode Island in Kingston. It's really a collection of villages — Wakefield is the downtown, Peace Dale and Kingston are historic centers — set among farmland, salt ponds, and shoreline.

For buyers it offers coastal and beach homes, historic village houses, university-area properties, and inland farmhouses and subdivisions. Below is a look at the villages, how property taxes work, and where the market stands now. For current prices and days on market, see the market snapshot near the top of this page.

The Villages of South Kingstown

Wakefield. The town's main village and commercial center along the Saugatucket River, with historic and in-town homes.
Peace Dale. A historic mill village next to Wakefield, with mill housing and single-family homes.
Kingston. A historic village and home to the University of Rhode Island's main campus.
Matunuck & East Matunuck. The town's Atlantic beach areas, with cottages, waterfront, and seasonal and year-round homes, plus Theatre by the Sea.
Snug Harbor & Green Hill. Coastal residential areas on the salt ponds and shoreline.
West Kingston & Tuckertown. Inland areas with farmhouses, newer subdivisions, and larger lots.

South Kingstown Property Taxes

Rhode Island communities set their property-tax rates every year, and the amount that applies to a given home depends on its assessed value and how the town classifies the property. Because the rate is reset annually, confirm the current South Kingstown figure and your property's classification with the South Kingstown Tax Assessor before relying on it.

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South Kingstown, RI: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the neighborhoods in South Kingstown, RI?

South Kingstown's villages include Wakefield, Peace Dale, Kingston, Matunuck, Snug Harbor, Green Hill, and West Kingston, spread from the Atlantic beaches to the University of Rhode Island.

What is South Kingstown, RI known for?

South Kingstown is known for the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, its Atlantic beaches at Matunuck and East Matunuck, Theatre by the Sea, its salt ponds and farmland, and historic village centers at Wakefield and Peace Dale.

What types of homes are in South Kingstown, RI?

South Kingstown's homes range from coastal cottages and waterfront at Matunuck and Green Hill to historic village and mill houses in Wakefield and Peace Dale, university-area homes in Kingston, and inland farmhouses and subdivisions.

How far is South Kingstown, RI from Providence?

South Kingstown sits in South County — downtown Providence is roughly 30 miles from Wakefield, generally about a 35- to 40-minute drive via Route 4 and Route 1, depending on traffic.

Who is the best real estate agent in South Kingstown, RI?

That's for you to decide, but Alexander Parmenidez works with both buyers and sellers across Rhode Island — in English and Spanish — and knows the South Kingstown market well, from the Matunuck beaches to Kingston. Reach out anytime at 401-426-4857 or alexparmenidez.realtor.

Buying or Selling in South Kingstown

South Kingstown rewards local knowledge — pricing a beach house at Matunuck is a different exercise than pricing a historic home in Wakefield or a farmhouse in West Kingston. Whether you're buying a coastal or village home, or selling, I can help you read it accurately. I work with buyers and sellers here in English and Spanish, with no pressure.

Alexander Parmenidez · Broker Associate, REALTOR® · Coldwell Banker Realty
401-426-4857 · alexparmenidez.realtor

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