Presenting a charming cottage-style home in Coventry with peaceful water views and an additional lot with direct access to Quidnick Reservoir. This well-maintained home includes an inviting living area featuring an eye catching stone fireplace, a spacious kitchen, character-filled hardwood floors, two comfortable upper level bedrooms with skylights, and a third smaller room on the main level that works well as a home office, nursery, or flex space. Updates include the septic, heating, and mechanical systems. It is a perfect location for kayaking, fishing, relaxing by the water, and enjoying one of Coventry’s most scenic freshwater settings.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (2/19)
$384,900
281 Richardson Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
3beds
1,428sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 10 hours ago
Listed by:
Paul ZARRELLA 401-942-0200,
Williams & Stuart Real Estate
Source: StateWide MLS RI,MLS#: 1405199
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Dining area
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Wall (Dry Wall), Stairs, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,428
- Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,428
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Access, Walk to Fresh Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Extra Lot, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: COVEM310L104
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dry Wall, Shingles
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Interstate, Marina, Private School, Public School, Railroad, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
- Subdivision: Quidneck Reservoir
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Coventry
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,232
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2026 | Price change | $384,900-3.8%$270/sqft |
Source:  StateWide MLS RI #1405199 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900+0.2%$280/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1399857 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listing removed | $399,000$279/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1386942 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Price change | $399,000-6.1%$279/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1386942 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000$298/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1386942 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Listing removed | $425,000$298/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1380588 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+26.9%$298/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1380588 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1296232 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $335,000+19.6%$235/sqft |
Source: StateWide MLS RI #1296232 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2007 | Sold | $280,000$196/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,234 | $267,300 |
| 2024 | $4,234 +3.3% | $267,300 |
| 2023 | $4,098 +12.6% | $267,300 +43.7% |
| 2022 | $3,640 +0.9% | $186,000 |
| 2021 | $3,608 -12.8% | $186,000 |
| 2020 | $4,137 +13% | $186,000 +13% |
| 2019 | $3,661 +2.9% | $164,600 |
| 2018 | $3,557 +3% | $164,600 |
| 2017 | $3,453 -8.7% | $164,600 -6.8% |
| 2016 | $3,781 +2.8% | $176,600 |
| 2015 | $3,679 +2.1% | $176,600 |
| 2014 | $3,602 +1.3% | $176,600 -7.3% |
| 2013 | $3,555 +3.3% | $190,500 |
| 2012 | $3,440 -4.8% | $190,500 -18.5% |
| 2010 | $3,615 | $233,800 |
| 2009 | $3,615 | $233,800 |
| 2008 | $3,615 +68% | $233,800 +70.5% |
| 2007 | $2,152 +5% | $137,130 |
| 2006 | $2,049 -0.9% | $137,130 +69.9% |
| 2003 | $2,068 | $80,700 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,399/mo
Principal & interest
$1985
Property taxes
$414
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02816
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Western Coventry SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School of CoventryGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 3/10Coventry High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
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