$729,900
About this home
Some properties simply have a story to tell, and 4202 Old Post Road is one of them. Originally built as a schoolhouse, this charming Charlestown property has evolved over the years, most recently serving as an art gallery. Today, its character-filled spaces, exposed wood details and wonderfully flexible layout are ready for their next chapter. Set along Old Post Road in the heart of Charlestown Village, the property lends itself to a variety of possibilities. Envision a boutique, professional office, gallery, creative or design studio, wellness space or another small-scale business. Its Traditional Village District zoning also offers the potential to explore mixed-use, creating an opportunity to thoughtfully combine commercial and residential space under one roof. With on-site parking, excellent visibility, easy access to Route 1 and Charlestown’s beaches, shops and restaurants just minutes away, 4202 Old Post Road offers something increasingly hard to find: history, personality and possibility—all in one very special South County property. Buyer to verify intended use and zoning requirements with the Town of Charlestown.
Property details
- MLS #
- 1421892
- Property type
- Commercial
- Subdivision
- Business District / Perry Pond
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- August 29, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- 10
- Lot size
- 0.35 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
- 177
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
- District
- South Kingstown
- Enrollment
- 906
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
- District
- Chariho
- District
- Chariho
Walkability
Blended score for Charlestown'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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Rhode Island Association of REALTORS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 30, 2026.
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.