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Curious what homes are selling for in Block Island? Over the previous 12 months, roughly 21 homes have sold here, at a median price of $1,775,000 and an average of $2,093,050. That represents an increase of $238,000 from the previous period. Block Island has around 1,007 residents, with about 74% of homes owner-occupied.

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Living on Block Island, Rhode Island

What is Block Island, Rhode Island like? Block Island — officially the town of New Shoreham — is a small island about 12 miles off the southern Rhode Island coast, reached by ferry from Point Judith in Narragansett (and seasonally from Newport and Connecticut). It's a summer resort and year-round community known for its beaches, the dramatic Mohegan Bluffs, two historic lighthouses, and the Great Salt Pond, with close to half the island permanently conserved as open space.

For buyers, Block Island is a distinct market of Victorian inns, coastal cottages, and seasonal and year-round island homes, many with water views. Below is a look at the island's areas, 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. Whether you're buying or selling on Block Island, I can guide you through the local market in English or Spanish.

The Areas of Block Island

Old Harbor. The island's main village and ferry landing, with historic Victorian hotels, shops, and in-town homes.
New Harbor & the Great Salt Pond. The island's protected harbor and boating center, with nearby homes and marinas.
Corn Neck & Crescent Beach. The east-side road to the beaches and Sandy Point, with cottages and coastal homes.
Mohegan Bluffs & the Southeast Light. The dramatic clay bluffs and lighthouse on the south side.
The Greenway & conserved interior. The island's trails, ponds, and permanently protected open space.

Block Island 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 (New Shoreham) classifies the property. Because the rate is reset annually, confirm the current New Shoreham figure and your property's classification with the town Tax Assessor before relying on it.

I'm glad to walk through what the tax picture looks like for a specific address.

Block Island, RI: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the neighborhoods on Block Island, RI?

Block Island (the town of New Shoreham) centers on Old Harbor, its main village and ferry landing, with New Harbor on the Great Salt Pond, the Corn Neck and Crescent Beach area, and the Mohegan Bluffs on the south side.

What is Block Island, RI known for?

Block Island is known for its beaches, the dramatic Mohegan Bluffs, the Southeast Lighthouse and North Light, the Great Salt Pond, its Victorian Old Harbor village, and the roughly half of the island preserved as open space and trails.

What types of homes are on Block Island, RI?

Block Island's homes range from historic Victorian inns and village houses to coastal cottages and seasonal and year-round island homes, many with water views.

How do you get to Block Island, RI?

Block Island sits about 12 miles off the mainland and is reached by ferry — roughly a 55-minute traditional ferry (or faster high-speed service) from Point Judith in Narragansett, with seasonal service from Newport and Connecticut.

Who is the best real estate agent on Block Island, 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 Block Island market well, from Old Harbor to the bluffs. Reach out anytime at 401-426-4857 or alexparmenidez.realtor.

Buying or Selling on Block Island

Block Island is a market of its own — pricing a Victorian inn in Old Harbor is a different exercise than pricing a coastal cottage on Corn Neck, and island supply, conservation, and seasonality all factor in. Whether you're buying an island 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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