48 Ocean Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835
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SOLD
APR 15, 2026

48 Ocean Ave
Jamestown, RI 02835

  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 988 sqft (on 0.86 acres)

$1,400,000

Last Sold: Apr 15, 2026
5% below list $1.48M
$1,417/sqft

$1,400,000

Last Sold: Apr 15, 2026
5% below list $1.48M
$1,417/sqft
4 Beds
1 Bath
988 sqft
(on 0.86 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1787
Lot Size
0.86 acres
Living Area
988 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,417/sqft

About this House

West Ferry - This c.1787 colonial cottage is sited on nearly an acre of land with views of the West Passage of Narragansett Bay, Dutch Island, and wonderful sunsets. The lot has frontage on both Ocean Avenue and Melrose Avenue offering wonderful development options for a garage/accessory dwelling unit on the Melrose side of the lot, and a main house overlooking the water on Ocean Avenue. The lot is served by town water & sewer. The existing cottage offers 4 small bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a screened in rear deck. First time offered for sale in nearly 50 years by the current family. Enjoy the convenience of being just two blocks from West Ferry waterfront, library, school, and a 1/2 mile to the village shops, restaurants, and marina.
48 Ocean Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 988 sqft single-family home built in 1787. It last sold for $1,400,000 on Apr 15, 2026 (5% below the $1,475,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,410,200, with a rent estimate of $3,193/month.

Home Details for 48 Ocean Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bathroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 988 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, WasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,BaseboardNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Individual Meter
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Water

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck, ScreenedFoundation: Mixed, Slab, StoneSkylight
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: No Garage
Frontage
Waterfront: Access, Walk to Salt Water, Walk To Water
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 988 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1787
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod,Colonial,Cottage
Building
Construction Materials: Dry Wall, Shingles, WoodNot a New Construction

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,475,000Price Per Sqft: $1,417/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: JamestownCommunity: West Ferry

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 988 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Near Public Transport, Commuter Bus, Golf, Marina, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Near Shopping, Near Swimming, TennisNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.86 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Conventional/Market Value

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 1396614Water ViewWater View: WaterAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 988Back On Market Date: Thu Mar 12 2026

Additional Information

Near Public TransportCommuter BusGolfMarinaPublic SchoolRecreational FacilitiesRestaurantsSchoolsNear ShoppingNear SwimmingTennis
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Bob Bailey, (401) 413-6928
Lila Delman Compass
Bought with: Linda Supron, (401) 378-1013, Residential Properties Ltd.
Source: StateWide MLS RI, MLS#1396614

Price History for 48 Ocean Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/15/2026$1,400,000Sold
StateWide MLS RI #1396614
03/16/2026$1,475,000PendingStateWide MLS RI #1396614
03/12/2026$1,475,000Listed For SaleStateWide MLS RI #1396614
12/10/2025$1,495,000ListingRemovedStateWide MLS RI #1396614
10/18/2025$1,495,000PendingToActiveStateWide MLS RI #1396614
10/06/2025$1,495,000ContingentStateWide MLS RI #1396614
10/01/2025$1,495,000Listed For SaleStateWide MLS RI #1396614

Market trends in Jamestown

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,819
Assessment$1,031,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 48 Ocean Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.23
Single-Family Home
$820,000
08/14/25
3
1
1,584
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
03/31/26
4
2
2,170
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,630,000
06/02/26
2
2
2,800
0.44
Single-Family Home
$730,000
06/30/26
3
1
1,184
0.81
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
11/25/25
3
1
1,144
0.67
Single-Family Home
$1,775,000
09/16/25
5
2
2,521
0.60
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
08/21/25
3
2
2,081
0.56
Single-Family Home
$1,020,000
09/29/25
3
2
1,147

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What Locals Say about Jamestown

At least 20 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's quiet

  • 77 % Say there's wildlife

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say there are community events

  • 46 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 40 % Say there are sidewalks

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  • Veronique Gerber
    "People are always walking their dogs and everyone is friendly, saying hello. It’s also very quiet and peaceful….not a ton of traffic and a lot of privacy."
  • Veronique G.
    "Everyone pays attention to each other and it’s a safe place for children to explore without fear. We come here every summer with our family and the children say it is their favorite spot ever!"
  • Daniel K. .
    "Very safe. Feels like home. Water is expensive here. But you feel very safe walking on sidewalks and along the beach. "
  • Hurleyj10
    "Great, beautiful small town. Really caters to kids and families. Very safe community. Schools are wonderful. "
  • Heather S.
    "Kindness on the ready here. Gorgeous scenic views. All 4 seasons. Island living, gardens, a place to call home."
  • Trulia User
    "Jamestown is Mayberry with gorgeous views of the sea. Perfection. Would rather raise my kids here over any place else."
  • Dmdgomez
    "Gorgeous landscapes, quiet , private, rainbow pond, it’s really great to be anywhere by the island !!!"

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