487 Carolina Back Rd is a 1,584 square foot house on a 28.29 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Charlestown data, we estimate the home's value is $537,398.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
28.29 acresLot Size
$339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$537,398
$12K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 17.7% higher than the average sale price ($457K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,582 (+2.6%)
$136,300 + $130,500
$266,800
2024
$1,542 (+0.7%)
$136,300 + $130,500
$266,800
2023
$1,531 (−10.8%)
$136,300 + $130,500
$266,800
2022
$1,717 (−0.1%)
$106,100 + $104,000
$210,100
2021
$1,719 (−0.6%)
$106,100 + $104,000
$210,100
2020
$1,729 (+12.8%)
$106,100 + $104,000
$210,100
2019
$1,533 (−25.4%)
$91,400 + $74,700
$166,100
2018
$2,055 (+0.5%)
$138,500 + $74,700
$213,200
2017
$2,045 (−3.5%)
$138,500 + $74,700
$213,200
2016
$2,120 (+1.0%)
$130,400 + $77,200
$207,600
2015
$2,099 (+2.1%)
$130,400 + $77,200
$207,600
2014
$2,055 (+1.0%)
$130,400 + $77,200
$207,600
2013
$2,034 (+1.7%)
$134,700 + $80,300
$215,000
2012
$2,000
$134,700 + $80,300
$215,000
Tax history for 487 Carolina Back Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,582 (+2.6%)
$136,300 + $130,500
$266,800
2024
$1,542 (+0.7%)
$136,300 + $130,500
$266,800
2023
$1,531 (−10.8%)
$136,300 + $130,500
$266,800
2022
$1,717 (−0.1%)
$106,100 + $104,000
$210,100
2021
$1,719 (−0.6%)
$106,100 + $104,000
$210,100
2020
$1,729 (+12.8%)
$106,100 + $104,000
$210,100
2019
$1,533 (−25.4%)
$91,400 + $74,700
$166,100
2018
$2,055 (+0.5%)
$138,500 + $74,700
$213,200
2017
$2,045 (−3.5%)
$138,500 + $74,700
$213,200
2016
$2,120 (+1.0%)
$130,400 + $77,200
$207,600
2015
$2,099 (+2.1%)
$130,400 + $77,200
$207,600
2014
$2,055 (+1.0%)
$130,400 + $77,200
$207,600
2013
$2,034 (+1.7%)
$134,700 + $80,300
$215,000
2012
$2,000
$134,700 + $80,300
$215,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R40
Residence District
This zoning district is intended primarily for areas of existing, high density single family residential development distributed throughout the Town and existing village areas. This district is also 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 medium density residential proposed future land use category of the Town of Charlestown Comprehensive Plan 1991. The district minimum lot size is 40,000 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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 560
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 560
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,584
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 560
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,232,312
Municipality Name: CHARLESTOWN
Acres: 28.29
Zoning Code: R40
State Use Description: FARM AND FOREST USE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,584
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 28.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 437069
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Charlestown Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Chariho Regional Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Chariho High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Charlestown, RI • 02813
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$511,000 – $619,000
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