$390,000
About this home
A rare opportunity to own a beloved local landmark in Foster — the Tyler Free Library. Offering nearly 1,800 square feet of character-filled space, this iconic property showcases beautiful hardwood floors, soaring open cathedral ceilings, and a striking fireplace that anchors the main living area. Natural light pours through expansive windows, enhancing the architectural charm and dramatic open layout.With residential zoning in place, the possibilities are inspiring — create a truly one-of-a-kind home that blends historic character with modern vision. Whether you preserve its open, airy feel or thoughtfully redesign the space to suit your lifestyle, this property offers a foundation unlike anything else on the market.Opportunities to own and reimagine a cherished piece of the community are rare. Bring your creativity and make history your home.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 1417489
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 54
- On market date
- July 22, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 0.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- 6
- Lot size
- 1 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
- District
- Coventry
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
- District
- Scituate
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- The Greene School
Walkability
Blended score for Foster's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 20 days ago.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.