Visit general and specific real estate websites (see Resources below). While some real estate websites focus on selling houses, others specifically highlight rural parcels of land. Additionally, while some real estate websites link to properties all over the country, others are local businesses from the Rhode Island region of interest. The sooner you can narrow your search, the better your chances of finding what you are looking for.
Research the particular local culture. In Coventry and Western Coventry, there are many historic homes and historical sites, in addition to an active land preservation trust. These factors will shape your search, whether through limiting what you can build and where, or through directing you to consider purchasing a historic home.
Before purchase, visit the home or property you are considering.If you are not a resident of Rhode Island, consider renting a lake house or vacation home in at least two different seasons to ensure you like the local environment and weather patterns. Also research Coventry area schools, demographic information and statistics through the city website.
If you face difficulty finding a suitable property in Western Coventry, expand your search to include other nearby rural areas. A Kent County real estate search will help glean further property options beyond the specific bounds of Western Coventry.