Last week’s “What Sold” is highlighted by a $10,000,000 transaction in Jamestown at 2 Fort Wetherill Road, one of the largest residential sales we’ve seen statewide this year, along with 21 total residential closings published in the statewide MLS. From high-end estates to more modest single-family homes and condominiums, the sales reflect the full range […]
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What Sold: A look at 14 recent property sales in Newport County (Aug. 4 – 8)
August is always a transitional month in coastal Rhode Island. Between back-to-school preparations, late-summer vacations, and steady tourism in our towns, it’s easy to assume the real estate market slows down. The reality is that well-prepared and appropriately priced properties are still moving quickly, and in some cases, faster than many might expect. According to […]
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Little Compton Colonial sets 2025 sales record at $2.05 million
LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. — A three-bedroom Colonial on Old Bull Lane has sold for $2.05 million, marking the highest residential sale in Little Compton this year, according to State-Wide MLS data. Residential Properties Ltd. sales associate Mimi Whitmarsh represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction at 22 Old Bull Lane, which closed recently. […]
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On the market: A look at 43 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend (May 10 – 11)
As we head into the heart of the Spring market and Mother’s Day weekend, 43 properties across Newport County are opening their doors to prospective buyers this weekend. From first-time purchases to second homes and investment opportunities, there’s no shortage of options for active buyers but there’s even more opportunity for sellers and homeowners considering […]
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Road work to affect traffic in Little Compton and Tiverton
Get ready for some lane closures in Little Compton and Tiverton next week. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is kicking off pavement improvements and drainage work from December 8-14, 2024. Here’s what you need to know: Little Compton: Expect alternating lane closures on South of Commons Road (from Commons Road to Brownell Road) […]
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On The Market – Newport County open houses this weekend: Jan. 27 – 28
As we stride into the final weekend of January 2024, the Newport County real estate market will be offering only 13 open houses for homebuyers over the next two days. While the active market and trend of demand persists, our area does not have nearly enough inventory to satisfy the large pool of qualified buyers […]
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Public invited to tour White Rock Farm in Little Compton
By Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District Join the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) for a family-friendly tour of White Rock Farm. During the tour attendees will hear about the history of the farm and the conservation practices they utilize to help the environment. White Rock Farm partners with ERICD and the Natural Resources Conservation […]
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Little Compton Historical Society to host a lecture on the history of the Sakonnet People on March 21
The Little Compton Historical Society invites the community to take part in an online lecture and discussion exploring what is currently known about the history of the Sakonnet People. Executive Director Marjory O’Toole will discuss the organization’s most recent research and will introduce the Historical Society’s important multi-year research effort, The Sakonnet History Project, during […]
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Little Compton is featured in the latest edition of Rhode Island PBS’s ‘Our Town’
The local legends, historical events, and personal memoirs of Little Compton, Rhode Island, are the focus in the latest edition of Our Town – an ongoing Rhode Island PBS documentary project filmed by residents and their tight-knit community. Our Town: Little Compton premieres Wednesday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Last summer, Rhode Island PBS invited neighbors and friends of Little Compton to become […]
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Little Compton storytellers wanted for local Rhode Island PBS documentary
What is your favorite place to visit in Little Compton? Does your town have a history or tradition unknown to others outside of town? If you’re a Little Compton resident with a unique story to share, Rhode Island PBS would like you to be part of the station’s Our Town: Little Compton documentary. Little Compton residents with […]
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Little Compton Historical Society to host gravestone cleaning on the Commons this Thursday
Join the staff and volunteers of the Little Compton Historical Society to learn how to safely clean historic gravestones on Thursday, July 14. The session will last from 4 to 8 PM. Drop by anytime between 4 and 7 PM for a tutorial in safe cleaning techniques and to use the Historical Society’s supplies to […]
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Little Compton Historical Society to host Exhibit Preview Party, Family Day
By Little Compton Historical Society The Exhibit Preview Party and Family Day return this year at the Little Compton Historical Society. The Exhibit Preview Party is a ticketed event, 6-8 PM on July 1. Family Day is free and open to the public on July 2, 12-5 PM. Staff and volunteers at the Little Compton […]
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Little Compton residents invited to plan Rhode Island PBS documentary ‘Our Town: Little Compton’
Are you a Little Compton resident with a unique story to share about your town? Rhode Island PBS is looking for you to be part of the station’s Our Town documentary series. Little Compton residents with stories to share and an interest in learning more about the Our Town project are invited to a virtual town meeting on Wednesday, August 24, at 6 p.m. “We […]
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“Sakonnet Vineyards: a Farm-Founding Story” film will premiere on YouTube on April 13
The founding of the popular Sakonnet Vineyards will be told, by its founders, in “Sakonnet Vineyards: a Farm-Founding Story”. The film will premiere on the Little Compton Historical Society’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 pm. According to the Little Compton Historical Society, the film was created in partnership between Clarkshire Media and […]
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Waterfront estate in Little Compton sells for $4.1 million
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty this week announced the recent sale of the waterfront estate at 696K West Main Road, Little Compton for $4,100,000. Located on nearly three acres on Briggs Marsh, the one-of-a-kind Little Compton property offers stunning 180-degree views over the marsh, conserved farmland, and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. The seller was […]
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Changing seasons, changing exhibits at Little Compton Historical Society
As fall and winter weather approaches, the Little Compton Historical Society is updating its hours and offerings. The Women’s History exhibit, occupying the special exhibition space since July 2020, will make way for a new exhibit on historic houses coming in July 2022. The last opportunity to view the Women’s History Special Exhibit in person […]
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Wishing Stone Farm among seven projects to receive Produce Safety Improvement Grants
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced $35,000 in Produce Safety Improvement Grants for seven projects that help farmers and food producers implement food safety practices and comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR). Wishing Stone Farm (Little Compton), Urban Edge Farm (Cranston), The […]
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Little Compton Among USA Today’s “Eight Secret New England Towns Perfect For A Fall Getaway”
Shortly after being named by USA Today’s 10 Best as one of the top 10 places to visit for history buffs and luxury travelers, USA Today is now saying “forget Newport” and head to Little Compton for the perfect fall getaway. A little understanding of where USA Today is coming from in their recent story Eight […]