South Kingstown, RI Real Estate

South Kingstown

Discover South Kingstown real estate and see why residents and visitors have come to South Kingstown to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of its shoreline, the quiet tranquility of its cul-de-sac neighborhoods and the quaint charm of its historic villages. With all these advantages, it comes as no surprise that South Kingstown is the fastest growing community in Rhode Island - a position its held for the last 20 years! Its convenient location, beachy appeal and excellent school system (ranked 6th in RI) make it a wonderful place to raise a family or own a summer home.

South Kingstown Homes & Properties

Capitalizing on its exceptional shoreline and sandy beaches, South Kingstown homes have welcomed significant residential expansion and a marked increase in summer tourism. Along with its close proximity to world-class beaches, South Kingstown is also within driving distance of the largest cities in the Northeastern United States. It’s the perfect place for those who enjoy the comforts of small town living and the energy of big city life.

Surrounded by culture and history, like the Pettaquamscutt Rock and Jail , The Courthouse Center for the Arts and Theatre By The Sea South Kingstown offers great dining, excellent shopping and outstanding accommodations. Town Manager Steven A. Alfred says of his home: "We are a community where residents take great pride in maintaining and preserving the quality of life we enjoy. The town has a unique combination of environmental and recreational attractions including more than 10 miles of breathtaking and undisturbed beaches and an extensive system of parks and play fields. Additionally, the town has nearly 11,000 acres of protected open space."

South Kingstown Properties

South Kingstown properties are found in areas including the villages of Curtis Corner, Green Hill, Indian Lake Shore, Kingston, Matunuck, Middlebridge, Peacedale, Perryville, Rocky Brook, Snug Harbor, Tuckertown, Usquepaugh, Wakefield and West Kingston. While each village maintains unique characteristics, South Kingstown as a whole is recognized for its family appeal and Ocean State charm. In fact, in 2011, Businessweek dubbed the villages of Peacedale and Wakefield the best places in Rhode Island to raise children.

Home to the University of Rhode Island, established in 1892, South Kingstown was founded in 1722 when Kings Towne was split into two parts now known as North and South Kingstown. In 1888 a narrow strip of land running along the eastern bank of the Pettaquamscutt River to the shore of Narragansett Bay was separated from South Kingstown to form the Town of Narragansett.

Fun Fact: The site of the deadly Great Swamp Fight during King Phillip's War in 1675 is located in what is now South Kingstown.

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