Introducing Crosswinds Cottage the epitome of Coastal Charm nestled in the heart of Charlestown by the Sea. It is the quintessential seasonal beach cottage that encapsulates the very essence of seaside living. This cozy updated 2 bed 1 bath cottage with beachy charm is complemented by a classic screened in porch, offering a tranquil spot to sip your morning coffee. Step onto the back deck and breathe in the ocean air, savor an evening BBQ with family & friends. Join Charlestown by the Sea association and enjoy the benefits of private beach parking just 3/4 of mile away and spend the day relaxing at beautiful Charlestown Beach. After your day of beach adventures you can wash away the sand in your outdoor shower. A mere mile stroll and you are at the association dock and kayak storage on Green Hill Pond, inviting you to explore the waterways at your leisure. Crosswinds Beach Cottage which is coming completely furnished including kayaks offers not just a home, but a lifestyle a coastal retreat in Charlestown by the Sea.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$1,139Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Chad Dupuis• Coldwell Banker Coastal Homes
Bought with Premier Group• Century 21 Limitless PRG
Adorable Charlestown Beach Road Cottage. Walk to the beach, salt ponds, restaurants & shops. Cozy screened in porch, Private back yard with deck, outdoor shower. Enjoy all the activities of the beach community. Charlestown By The Sea Association.
RIS #812338
Sep 4, 1998
Sold
$95,000
$182/sq ft
Jul 4, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 1998
Listed
$95,000
$182/sq ft
ADORABLE BEACH HOUSE. MOVE IN CONDITION. SCREENED PORCH IN FRONT AND OPEN DECK IN REAR. CHARLESTOWN-BY-THE-SEA ASSN. WITH BEACH PARKING & POND ACCESS. ALLOWANCE FOR GAS HEAT AT CLOSING. PRICED TO SELL.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,265 (+2.6%)
$313,100 + $68,800
$381,900
2024
$2,207 (+0.7%)
$313,100 + $68,800
$381,900
2023
$2,192 (+18.6%)
$313,100 + $68,800
$381,900
2022
$1,849 (−0.1%)
$178,900 + $47,400
$226,300
2021
$1,851 (−0.6%)
$178,900 + $47,400
$226,300
2020
$1,862 (−4.1%)
$178,900 + $47,400
$226,300
2019
$1,941 (−4.2%)
$178,900 + $31,400
$210,300
2018
$2,027 (+0.5%)
$178,900 + $31,400
$210,300
2017
$2,017
$178,900 + $31,400
$210,300
2016
$2,019 (+1.0%)
$166,700 + $31,000
$197,700
2015
$1,999 (+2.1%)
$166,700 + $31,000
$197,700
2014
$1,957 (−3.8%)
$166,700 + $31,000
$197,700
2013
$2,035 (+1.8%)
$184,000 + $31,100
$215,100
2012
$2,000
$184,000 + $31,100
$215,100
Tax history for 244 Charlestown Beach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,265 (+2.6%)
$313,100 + $68,800
$381,900
2024
$2,207 (+0.7%)
$313,100 + $68,800
$381,900
2023
$2,192 (+18.6%)
$313,100 + $68,800
$381,900
2022
$1,849 (−0.1%)
$178,900 + $47,400
$226,300
2021
$1,851 (−0.6%)
$178,900 + $47,400
$226,300
2020
$1,862 (−4.1%)
$178,900 + $47,400
$226,300
2019
$1,941 (−4.2%)
$178,900 + $31,400
$210,300
2018
$2,027 (+0.5%)
$178,900 + $31,400
$210,300
2017
$2,017
$178,900 + $31,400
$210,300
2016
$2,019 (+1.0%)
$166,700 + $31,000
$197,700
2015
$1,999 (+2.1%)
$166,700 + $31,000
$197,700
2014
$1,957 (−3.8%)
$166,700 + $31,000
$197,700
2013
$2,035 (+1.8%)
$184,000 + $31,100
$215,100
2012
$2,000
$184,000 + $31,100
$215,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
522
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
197860
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 7, 2026.
R20
Residence District
This zoning district is intended primarily for areas of existing platted, high density, single family residential development. This district is intended to be consistent with the RI CRMC SAM Plan land use classification for water quality protection category of Lands Already Developed Beyond Carrying Capacity. It is further intended to implement the high density residential proposed future land use category of the Town of Charlestown Comprehensive Plan 1991. The district minimum lot size is 20,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
General retail
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office
Public service
Fire house
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Equipment
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator