Pending
$10,450,000
· 26.90 acre lot
571 W Main Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837
Land ·
$53,120/mo est. payment
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
A truly extraordinary offering, this 26-acre oceanfront parcel presents one of the most remarkable opportunities on the New England coastline. With over 1,100 feet of direct ocean frontage, an expansive 6-acre building site, and protected farmland bordering three sides, the elevated property offers an unparalleled sense of privacy, beauty, and permanence-an exceptional setting for a world-class coastal compound. Wake each day to breathtaking panoramic views stretching to the Atlantic Ocean to the south, Aquidneck Island to the west, and the Sakonnet River to the north. Little Compton is one of New England's most treasured coastal communities, where 24% of the town is permanently conserved and working farms preserve its timeless character, earning it the nickname "Vermont on the Water." Just minutes away are pristine sandy beaches, organic farm stands, Sakonnet Point with fresh lobster straight from the boat, and the charming Town Commons. A once in a lifetime opportunity to create an iconic waterfront legacy in one of the East Coast's most coveted seaside destinations. Buyer pays Little Compton Conservancy Trust Tax at closing.
Facts and features
Waterfront and Water Access
- Waterfront
- Ocean front
- Saltwater front
- Walk to salt water
Land Info
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Description: Rural, Horse Permitted
- Lot Size Acres: 26.9
- Number of Lots: 1
- Topography: Level, Open, Wetlands
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1171764
Exterior and Lot Features
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Unimproved
- Road Surface Type: Dirt
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
- Senior Community: No
Rental Info
- Lease Assignable: No
- Lease Considered: No
- Lease Renewal Option: No
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public School, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Schools, Shopping, Near Swimming, Tennis
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 41
- Source Listing Status: Pending
- County: Newport
- Development Status: Raw Land
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Land
- Possible Use: Single Family
- Inclusions: Deed restricted to a 6-acre building site, located on the south side of the lot as seen in photos. A site plan with a 5-bedroom home, 2-bedroom ADU, and a 7-bedroom septic design is being prepared by Engineer, Bill Smith. The $8,100 assessment represents the property as currently being farmed and in the RI DEM Farm program. There is a Right of First Refusal on the property.
Commercial Info
- Business Type: Residential
Schools
- 9
Wilbur & McMahon School
elementary · K-8 · 1.7 mi
Valley Community School Middletown
elementary · 4.8 mi
The Pennfield School
elementary · K-8 · 4.9 mi
Price history
- Jul 22, 2026 · Listed$10,450,000
Tax history
- 2025$39 tax · $8,100 assessed
- 2023$40 tax · $8,100 assessed
- 2022$40 tax · $8,100 assessed
- 2021$49 tax · $8,100 assessed
- 2020$49 tax · $8,100 assessed
- 2019$48 tax · $8,100 assessed
- 2018$48 tax · $8,100 assessed
- 2016$46 tax · $8,100 assessed
Where it is
Listed by Cherry Arnold · Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl. · StateWide