199 Plainfield PIKE Foster, RI 02825
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,878 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,878 sqft
Price per Sqft $298
MLS Listing ID 1421103
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,878
Year Built 1756
Annual Tax Amount $13,241
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 16.560 Acres
Acres 16.56
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Step into the historic Mount Vernon Tavern, a beautifully preserved 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial offering 2,878 sq. ft. of living space. Once a bank, tavern, general store, post office, and doctor's office, this remarkable home blends centuries of character with thoughtful modern updates and room to create your ideal lifestyle.
Inside are wide-plank pine floors, exposed beams, soaring ceilings, six original fireplaces, and the original Keeping Room with beehive oven. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, soapstone and granite countertops, whole-house water filtration, and a reverse-osmosis drinking tap. A spacious deck with pergola overlooks the scenic grounds.
Ideal for homesteading, farming, or a private retreat, the property includes a 30' x 50' high-tunnel greenhouse, 12' x 12' framed barn, predator-proof chicken coop, Wellscroft-fenced goat pasture, two beehives, equipment barn, second driveway, and two expansive cleared rear pastures. Maturing apple, Asian pear, and hickory trees grow alongside raspberries and blueberries, all framed by classic New England stone walls.
Additional features include a new 260-gallon double-lined oil tank, full walk-out basement, ductless cooling, heated hardwood floors. Enrolled in Rhode Island's Forest/Homestead Tax Program with transferable savings. Horse permitted, with no local or deed restrictions on renovations. A truly special place to call home.
Location
State RI
County Providence
Zoning Res
Rooms
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Bathtub, Interior Steps, Permanent Attic Stairs, Storage, Stall Shower, Tub Shower
Heating Electric, Oil, Radiant, Pellet Stove
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Masonry
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Oil Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch, Paved Driveway
Fence Fenced
Community Features Golf, Near Schools, Recreation Area
Porch Porch
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage No
Building
Story 2
Foundation Combination
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Barn(s)
Structure Type Wood Siding
New Construction No
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 199PLAINFIELDPIKEFOST
Horse Property true