Welcome home to this quintessential Cape in sought-after Warren, RI. This inviting 4-bedroom home offers flexible single-level living with a primary bedroom and second bedroom both on the first floor, plus a full bath. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms and a gorgeous second bathroom addition completed in 2022 featuring a massive walk-in tile shower. The updated eat-in kitchen shines with granite countertops, while the cozy, spacious living room centers on a wood-burning fireplace with hardwood floors throughout. A lovely breezeway connects the home to the garage, the perfect spot to relax. The back entrance from the breezeway leads out to a large deck, and a large fenced in yard, don't let the lot size fool you this property boasts a deceptively large backyard that must be seen to be believed as well as an above-ground swimming pool! The home is heated by oil however, natural gas is already connected providing gas cooking and the future possibility of a gas conversion. All of this in a convenient location close to the East Bay's best attractions, shops, and restaurants, and with an easy drive to all major routes. Don't miss this one! First showings Open House Sunday November 8th, 11-1.
Downton Warren, located between Main Street and the Warren River waterfront, is a historic and walkable Warren neighborhood with a compact downtown grid and a working-harbor edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street and State Street crossroads, where galleries, coffee counters, and small storefronts line the sidewalks. WaterStreet Coffee anchors the daily rhythm, while the Warren Performing Arts Center and the historic Warren United Methodist Church add cultural and architectural gravitas. Streetscapes mix 19th-century wood-frame houses with brick commercial blocks and pocket greens. The East Bay Bike Path traces the shoreline, linking parks, marinas, and sunset views across the river.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Offer insights
172 Franklin St · $575,000
$592K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $592K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 28 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Masonry fireplace
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: 2 on the first floor and 2 on the second floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Stall shower
Tub shower
Laundry & utility
Utility room
Oil water heater
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Baseboard, oil, and steam heating
Exterior features
Paved driveway
Above-ground pool
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Attached garage
4 total parking spaces
Construction
Shingle siding
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Connected water and sewer
100-amp electric service
HOA & community
Community features include a marina, recreation area, restaurants, nearby schools, and public transportation
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This charming Cape Cod style 4 bedroom home has been completely renovated and updated. Roof and gutters are brand new. Kitchen has new granite countertops , new stainless steel appliances and porcelain flooring. The full bathroom on the first floor has beautiful Turkish marble flooring. The first floor living room with marble wood burning fireplace, master bedroom, and additional bedroom currently used as a dining room, have beautiful refinished wood floors. Upstairs has two additional large bedrooms. The private backyard oasis with new above ground pool and wood decking looks out to a tranquil wooded lot.
RIS #1180513
Feb 26, 2018
Sold
$238,250
$173/sq ft
Jan 17, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 10, 2018
Listed
$234,900
$171/sq ft
+26
ESTATE SALE! THIS CLASSIC CAPE COD HOME OFFERS 4 GENEROUS SIZED BEDROOMS 1 BATH, SOLID OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT, MUDROOM/ BREEZEWAY AND ATTACHED GARAGE. THIS IS A WELL MAINTAINED HOME AND IS LARGER THAN IT APPEARS. THE LIVING ROOM OFFERS A WARM & INVITING FIREPLACE / WOOD STOVE INSERT WITH A SOUTH FACING PICTURE WINDOW FOR GREAT NATURAL SUN LIGHT. WITH A LITTLE EFFORT IN COSMETICS THIS COULD BE A DOLL HOUSE. WONDERFUL POTENTIAL. QUIET PRIVATE TREED YARD. COME SEE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,573 (+3.1%)
$126,700 + $247,600
$374,300
2024
$5,405 (+5.7%)
$126,700 + $247,600
$374,300
2023
$5,113 (+5.5%)
$126,700 + $247,600
$374,300
2022
$4,845 (+4.5%)
$114,100 + $154,900
$269,000
2021
$4,637 (+9.4%)
$114,100 + $147,600
$261,700
2020
$4,239 (+11.7%)
$114,100 + $130,100
$244,200
2019
$3,795 (+1.3%)
$88,900 + $109,700
$198,600
2018
$3,746 (+0.3%)
$88,900 + $109,700
$198,600
2017
$3,736 (−2.8%)
$88,900 + $109,700
$198,600
2016
$3,842
$87,100 + $105,300
$192,400
2015
$3,842 (−0.5%)
$87,100 + $105,300
$192,400
2014
$3,861
$87,100 + $105,300
$192,400
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,377
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,377
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bristol County
APN
539066
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Aug 27, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
Oct 26, 2021 • Active
Plumbing
Perform rough and finish plumbing work.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Historical weather
Warren, RI • 02885
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
35
22
37
22
50
33
59
41
68
52
80
62
84
66
80
60
75
57
64
48
54
38
40
26
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
67/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.2 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 172 Franklin St
$579,719
$4,719 over list price of $575K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $400K to $575K.