$499,900

About this home

Some homes have history. Others ARE history.A rare opportunity to own an architectural artifact of foundational American history! Located in Cranston's Oak Lawn Village Historic District, the Edward Searle House (c.1675) is an extraordinary survivor of colonial Rhode Island and a rare example of New England's iconic "stone-ender" architecture. Rebuilt by Edward Searle following the destruction of his homestead during King Philip's War, the home retains its massive original fieldstone chimney. Expanded around 1720, this 2½-story residence features five fireplaces and nearly 350 years of architectural heritage.EXCEPTIONAL POTENTIAL: The property offers the possibility of creating a separate 6,000 SF buildable lot through administrative subdivision, subject to municipal approval. Sell the parcel to help fund restoration or explore additional residential possibilities.A newer roof, heating system, and municipal water and sewer provide a head start. The interior requires substantial restoration, including some structural floor support.For the preservation enthusiast or visionary investor, this is more than a renovation project. It's an invitation to restore an irreplaceable landmark and become the next steward of its extraordinary legacy.

Property facts

Property type

Single Family Residence

Style

Colonial

Year built

1675

Living area (sq ft)

2,135

Above-grade finished (sq ft)

2,135

Below-grade finished (sq ft)

0

Lot size (acres)

0.314

Total rooms

7

Stories

3

Garage spaces

0

Total parking

3

Annual taxes

$5,015

Tax year

2024

HOA / condo fee

$0

Neighborhood

Oak Lawn Village

County

Providence

Features

Heating

Oil, Steam

Cooling

None

Basement

Full, Interior and Exterior, Unfinished, Utility

Appliances

Tankless Water Heater

Interior

Wall (Plaster), Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry Area, Living Room, Pantry, Storage, Attic Stairs, Attic Storage, Plumbing (Mixed), Insulation (Unknown)

Fireplace

Brick, Stone

Parking

No Garage

Construction

Plaster, Clapboard

Utilities

Sewer Connected

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water

Municipal

Community

Commuter Bus, Golf, Highway Access, Hospital, Interstate, Private School, Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Shopping

Exterior

Porch

Lot

Local Historic District

Location