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Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$599,800

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MLS® 1415388

Overview

Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 1803 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $2,920
Days Active 0
Lot Size 0.39 Acres
Approx. Age 1788
Avg. Price Per Sqft $332
MLS® Number 1415388

Property Address: 1724 South Rd, Kingston, RI, 02881-1722

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

The Gem at Little Rest is a rare and beautifully restored circa-1788 home steeped in South County history. Also known as the Robert Helme House and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this remarkable property blends period character with thoughtful updates, offering a unique opportunity to own a piece of Rhode Island's past. Set on a generous lot framed by mature vegetation, the home showcases timeless New England craftsmanship throughout. Inside, spacious living areas include a large formal dining room, multiple wood-burning fireplaces, and a first-floor bedroom with a private entrance. Historic details abound, from the wood shingle exterior and impressive stone fireplace to the oldest surviving gingerbread ovens in America, once tended by Stephen "Baker" Greene. Lovingly restored for year-round living, the home offers steam heat, supplemental electric heat, a newer hot water heater, 200-amp electrical service, and an oil-fired heating system installed in 2006, with natural gas available at the street. Cedar roofs and copper flashing add lasting durability. A detached two-car garage with separate electrical service and office space offers flexibility for a workshop, studio, home business, or potential ADU, subject to approvals. Located within the Historic District and walking distance to Kingston Village and the University of Rhode Island, The Gem at Little Rest offers a rare combination of history, character, flexibility, and modern convenience.
MLS® Number1415388
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceYes
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1788
BasementExterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
DrivewayDetached, Garage
Garage Spaces
HeatOil, Steam
A/CWindow Units

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Price History

Last Sold Price

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Avg. Days Listed

167 days

Today, For Sale for $599,800

For Sale · 0 days

$599,800

MLS® 1415388

4 hours ago

Not Sold Yet

June 2026, For Sale for $599,800

For Sale · 0 days

$599,800

MLS® 1415388

4 hours ago

Not Sold Yet

January 2026, Other for $695,000

Other · 167 days

$695,000

MLS® 1402594

6 months ago

Not Sold Yet

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