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288 Spring Street

Block Island, RI 02807

3 beds
2 baths
2,044 sqft
~3 acre lot
$1,614 per sqft
1967 build

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This waterfront retro-modern Block Island cottage sits on almost four acres and is the front row seat to the Atlantic Ocean. Arguably one of the best views on the Island, this elegant property has privacy and invites you to sit and rest while experiencing the uplifting sensations that only the ocean can provide. Built in 1967 and fully renovated, this 3-bedroom 2 bath home takes full advantage of its location. Fresh open inverted floor plan with a second-floor combined kitchen, living, dining and primary suite offers unparalleled, plunging views of the ocean. An exceptional home for outdoor entertaining with several elevated waterside decks, a well-appointed lower patio area, a cleared lawn, walking path and a custom designed fire pit area. All aspects of this home inside and out, take full advantage of beachfront living. Wake up to the colors of the Block Island sky for sunrise, fish, swim, surf, entertain, vacation. Do it all or just sit back and appreciate each mesmerizing wave and the peaceful privacy of waterfront living.

Listing courtesy of RIMLS / Lila Delman Compass

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 22, 2025 •

MLS# 1323499 —

The Building

Year Built:

1967
New Construction:

false
Building Area Total:

2044.0
Construction Materials:

Drywall,ShingleSiding
Architectural Style:

Contemporary,RaisedRanch
Foundation Details:

ConcretePerimeter
Stories:

1
Stories Total:

1
Levels:

One
Basement:

ExteriorEntry,Full,Finished,InteriorEntry
Basement:

true
Window Features:

Skylights
Security Features:

SecuritySystemOwned
Exterior Features:

Barbecue

Interior

Interior Features:

Skylights,Furnished
Flooring:

CeramicTile,Hardwood
Fireplace:

false
Fireplace Features:

None
Furnished:

Furnished

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2044.0
Living Area Source:

PublicRecords

Location

Latitude:

41.163507
Longitude:

-71.546066

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Subtype Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Features:

Waterfront
Lot Size Acres:

3.34
Lot Size Area:

145490.0
Lot Size Square Feet:

145490.0
Lot Size Units:

SquareFeet
Parcel Number:

288SPRINGSTNSHM
Zoning:

RA
View:

Saltwater,Water
View:

true
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

12692.46
Tax Assessed Value:

2625400
Tax Lot:

59

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

ForcedAir,Gas
Heating:

true
Cooling:

CentralAir
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Electric:

Amps200OrMore
Sewer:

SepticTank
Water Source:

Private,Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer,Dishwasher,GasWaterHeater,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Southeast
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

NearSchools,RecreationArea,Shopping
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

BeachAccess,BeachFront,OceanFront,WaterAccess,WalkToWater,Waterfront

Parking

Parking Total:

7.0
Parking Features:

Detached,Garage
Attached Garage:

false
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2.0
Covered Spaces:

2.0

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My Commute

From

Air Pollution Index

Provided by ClearlyEnergy

Utility Costs

$410/mo.

Estimate provided by ClearlyEnergy

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/16/23 Aug 16, 2023	Sold	RIMLS	$3,300,000

House Sold on 8/16/2023

$3,300,000

Listing provided by broker:

ROSEMARY TOBIN

Lila Delman Compass

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288 Spring Street

Block Island, RI 02807