1724 South Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Kingston
Local realty services provided by:ERA Key Realty Services
1724 South Road,South Kingstown, RI 02881
$599,800
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,803 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: sheil readyhough team
Office: serhant.
MLS#:1415388
Source:RI_STATEWIDE

Price summary

  • Price:$599,800
  • Price per sq. ft.:$332.67

About this home

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1788
  • Listing ID #:1415388
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 25, 2026 at 07:53 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathtub, Tub Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Living area:1,803 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Window Units
  • Heating:Oil, Steam

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1788
  • Building area:1,803 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.39 Acres
  • Lot Features:Wooded
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod, Historic Antique
  • Construction Materials:Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Description:Stone
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Connected
  • Sewer:Connected, Sewer Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$599,800
  • Price per sq. ft.:$332.67
  • Tax amount:$2,920 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Electric Water Heater, Water Heater

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:7
  • Parking description:Detached, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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