South Kingstown


South Kingstown was incorporated in 1723 and has evolved into Rhode Island’s second-largest town by area, encompassing several historic villages including Kingston (home to URI), Wakefield, Peace Dale, and Matunuck. The town successfully balances its agricultural and industrial heritage with modern university life and coastal recreation. The area played a significant role in colonial history, including the decisive Great Swamp Fight of King Philip’s War in 1675, and features numerous properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Local amenities include the University of Rhode Island campus with cultural events and athletics, pristine beaches along Block Island Sound, historic village centers with shopping and dining, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and convenient access to both Providence and Newport. Each village offers distinct character from Kingston’s vibrant college atmosphere to Matunuck’s beachside charm.

This expansive coastal town features diverse housing options from historic village centers and university-area properties to luxury waterfront estates and family neighborhoods. The community offers everything from apartments near the University of Rhode Island to seaside cottages in Matunuck and restored mill housing in Peace Dale, many within distinct villages that each maintain unique character and charm.

South Kingstown residents value the unique combination of university culture, coastal recreation, and historic preservation that defines this special community. This diverse town combines academic excellence with seaside living, offering world-class education, beautiful beaches, rich history, and convenient access to urban centers while maintaining the distinctive character of its individual villages and rural landscapes.

South Kingstown was incorporated in 1723 and has evolved into Rhode Island’s second-largest town by area, encompassing several historic villages including Kingston (home to URI), Wakefield, Peace Dale, and Matunuck. The town successfully balances its agricultural and industrial heritage with modern university life and coastal recreation. The area played a significant role in colonial history, including the decisive Great Swamp Fight of King Philip’s War in 1675, and features numerous properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Local amenities include the University of Rhode Island campus with cultural events and athletics, pristine beaches along Block Island Sound, historic village centers with shopping and dining, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and convenient access to both Providence and Newport. Each village offers distinct character from Kingston’s vibrant college atmosphere to Matunuck’s beachside charm.

This expansive coastal town features diverse housing options from historic village centers and university-area properties to luxury waterfront estates and family neighborhoods. The community offers everything from apartments near the University of Rhode Island to seaside cottages in Matunuck and restored mill housing in Peace Dale, many within distinct villages that each maintain unique character and charm.

South Kingstown residents value the unique combination of university culture, coastal recreation, and historic preservation that defines this special community. This diverse town combines academic excellence with seaside living, offering world-class education, beautiful beaches, rich history, and convenient access to urban centers while maintaining the distinctive character of its individual villages and rural landscapes.

South Kingstown was incorporated in 1723 and has evolved into Rhode Island’s second-largest town by area, encompassing several historic villages including Kingston (home to URI), Wakefield, Peace Dale, and Matunuck. The town successfully balances its agricultural and industrial heritage with modern university life and coastal recreation. The area played a significant role in colonial history, including the decisive Great Swamp Fight of King Philip’s War in 1675, and features numerous properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Local amenities include the University of Rhode Island campus with cultural events and athletics, pristine beaches along Block Island Sound, historic village centers with shopping and dining, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and convenient access to both Providence and Newport. Each village offers distinct character from Kingston’s vibrant college atmosphere to Matunuck’s beachside charm.

This expansive coastal town features diverse housing options from historic village centers and university-area properties to luxury waterfront estates and family neighborhoods. The community offers everything from apartments near the University of Rhode Island to seaside cottages in Matunuck and restored mill housing in Peace Dale, many within distinct villages that each maintain unique character and charm.

South Kingstown residents value the unique combination of university culture, coastal recreation, and historic preservation that defines this special community. This diverse town combines academic excellence with seaside living, offering world-class education, beautiful beaches, rich history, and convenient access to urban centers while maintaining the distinctive character of its individual villages and rural landscapes.

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Featured Listings

706 718 Succotash Road
South Kingstown, RI $6,000,000

706 718 Succotash Road

South Kingstown, RI

$6,000,000
  • 6,700 Sqft
2 Green Hill Avenue
South Kingstown, RI $5,500,000

2 Green Hill Avenue

South Kingstown, RI

$5,500,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3/1 Baths
  • 2,867 Sqft
76 Green Hill Ocean Drive
South Kingstown, RI $3,400,000

76 Green Hill Ocean Drive

South Kingstown, RI

$3,400,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2/1 Baths
  • 1,980 Sqft
151 Land N Sea Drive
South Kingstown, RI $2,995,000

151 Land N Sea Drive

South Kingstown, RI

$2,995,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3/1 Baths
  • 4,268 Sqft
416 B Bridgetown Road
South Kingstown, RI $2,750,000

416 B Bridgetown Road

South Kingstown, RI

$2,750,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4/1 Baths
  • 3,800 Sqft
1049 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road
South Kingstown, RI $2,685,000

1049 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road

South Kingstown, RI

$2,685,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3/1 Baths
  • 4,752 Sqft
200 Pond Street
South Kingstown, RI $2,399,000

200 Pond Street

South Kingstown, RI

$2,399,000
  • 7 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 5,552 Sqft
70 A Broad Rock Road
South Kingstown, RI $2,390,000

70 A Broad Rock Road

South Kingstown, RI

$2,390,000
  • 9 Beds
  • 7/2 Baths
  • 8,400 Sqft

South Kingstown

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South Kingstown

Market Snapshot

Units Sold

June 2025

36 TOTAL UNITS

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Median Sales Price

June 2025 - Single Family Homes

$750K
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June 2025 Single Family Homes

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