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255-251 John Dyer Rd, Little Compton, RI, 02837

3beds
2baths
1,930sqft
$795,000
$412price/sqft
$5,227/moest. monthly cost
$209,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Enjoy the best of rural charm and coastal convenience in this well maintained single-family home offering easy one-level living in a peaceful country setting. This charming ranch style home offers three bedrooms, two baths, an updated kitchen, living room, dining area and laundry room. The finished lower level provides excellent extra space for a playroom, guest area, exercise room or a hobby workshop along with an additional full bathroom. Located in a convenient area close to sandy beaches, Westport Harbor and the Village of Adamsville, this home also falls within the geographic bounds for potential club memberships. A separate abutting lot is also included with the purchase, expanding your outdoor space and possibilities. This home is perfect for year round or seasonal use. Additional amenities include a whole house generator, a one car garage, rear deck and fenced yard. Buyer to pay the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust Tax (LCACT) at the recording of the deed.

Getting Around

2
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
21
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Wilbur & McMahon SchoolGrades PK-82.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1969

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Construction materials: Dry Wall,Aluminum Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Dishwasher,Dryer,Range Hood,Microwave,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Interior and Exterior,Finished,Media Room,Playroom,Utility

Bathroom

  • Features: Bath w Tub & Shower

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Wall (Dry Wall),Plumbing (Mixed),Insulation (Unknown)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Laminate
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Finished area below ground: 815
  • Finished area above ground: 1,115

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Bottle Gas,Forced Air,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,115
  • Total interior livable area: 1,930 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: One Level

Details

  • Zoning: RES
  • Foundation area: 1536

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

  • Lot size: 4.40 Acres
  • Features: Extra Lot,Wooded

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Drought
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Rhode Island Counties

Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,019$48,228
Home Insurance *$246$2,952
Property Taxes $569$6,828
Electricity $393$4,716
Total$5,227$62,724
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$179,211/yr
40% on housing$156,810/yr
45% on housing$139,386/yr

Rhode Island FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 16,029Commercial: 109
Total Premiums$36.73M
Total Exposure$6.14B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.3%
6.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.7%
6.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.7%
-1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$412This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02837$957
Newport County$548

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02837$473
Newport County$380

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-13Price change$795,000
2026-04-21Listed for sale$850,000
2026-03-27Contingent$850,000
2025-10-02Listed for sale$850,000
2016-07-01Sold$385,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentElizabeth Kinnane
BrokerageMott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.

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