Beach House- Available for occupancy this summer! Sited on the white sand of one of Rhode Island's most beautiful stretches of beach, this impeccable beach house is a sanctuary of comfort and style, designed with both beauty and resilience at top of mind. Completed in 2023 and lightly lived in, this brand new home achieves the perfect coastal aesthetic. The chosen colors and finishes seamlessly blend with the natural hues of the sand, sea, surf, and sky. Expansive Atlantic Ocean Views to Block Island and beyond are the breathtaking backdrop on the southerly side of the home, and views of Ninigret Pond on the northside make for picturesque vista from every room. Elegantly appointed interiors include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a versatile bonus room, and feature rift and quartered white oak flooring, custom cabinetry in the kitchen and baths, quartz countertops, beautiful tile selections, and more. Outside, the house is sided in white cedar shingles, and decks and railings are made of Azek products, all of which are modern in appearance and yet simple in terms of maintenance. Built to the Fortified Home standard, this home exceeds what is required per standard building code in terms of hurricane protection. One of only three homes situated on the beach side of the street, this magnificent beachfront home is a rare gem and a singular offering. The peaceful streets of Quonochontaug or Quonnie are a convenient getaway, located just 3 hours from NYC, and two hours from Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
2021Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$1,680Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Holmes• Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Listed by Geb Masterson• Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Bought with Mark Finne• Mott & Chace Sotheby's Intl.
Wake up every morning to the sounds of the Atlantic, in all her moods. Sit on your deck enjoying sunshine, and a cup of coffee. Rare opportunity to own oceanfront property on East Beach. Spectacular, panoramic views of the beach, ocean, and Block Island in the distance. This home has an open living, dining and kitchen with three bedrooms, and two full baths. A quintessential beach cottage, on one of the most beautiful beaches in Rhode Island.
RIS #1227671
Dec 24, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 30, 2019
Price Changed
$1,100,000
$503/sq ft
Jun 26, 2019
Listed
$1,295,000
$592/sq ft
RIS #1223142
Jun 25, 2019
Listing Removed
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May 29, 2019
Contingent
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May 13, 2019
Listed
$1,295,000
$592/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,668 (+2.6%)
$1,336,800 + $630,900
$1,967,700
2024
$11,373 (+0.7%)
$1,336,800 + $630,900
$1,967,700
2023
$11,295 (+50.0%)
$1,336,800 + $630,900
$1,967,700
2022
$7,530 (−10.4%)
$874,000 + $47,700
$921,700
2021
$8,403 (−0.6%)
$874,000 + $153,300
$1,027,300
2020
$8,455 (−9.4%)
$874,000 + $153,300
$1,027,300
2019
$9,329 (−4.2%)
$874,000 + $136,700
$1,010,700
2018
$9,743 (+0.8%)
$874,000 + $136,700
$1,010,700
2017
$9,666 (+1.3%)
$874,000 + $133,900
$1,007,900
2016
$9,542 (+1.0%)
$794,500 + $140,100
$934,600
2015
$9,449 (+2.1%)
$794,500 + $140,100
$934,600
2014
$9,253 (+1.4%)
$794,500 + $140,100
$934,600
2013
$9,129 (+1.7%)
$836,300 + $128,700
$965,000
2012
$8,975
$836,300 + $128,700
$965,000
Tax history for 491 East Beach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,668 (+2.6%)
$1,336,800 + $630,900
$1,967,700
2024
$11,373 (+0.7%)
$1,336,800 + $630,900
$1,967,700
2023
$11,295 (+50.0%)
$1,336,800 + $630,900
$1,967,700
2022
$7,530 (−10.4%)
$874,000 + $47,700
$921,700
2021
$8,403 (−0.6%)
$874,000 + $153,300
$1,027,300
2020
$8,455 (−9.4%)
$874,000 + $153,300
$1,027,300
2019
$9,329 (−4.2%)
$874,000 + $136,700
$1,010,700
2018
$9,743 (+0.8%)
$874,000 + $136,700
$1,010,700
2017
$9,666 (+1.3%)
$874,000 + $133,900
$1,007,900
2016
$9,542 (+1.0%)
$794,500 + $140,100
$934,600
2015
$9,449 (+2.1%)
$794,500 + $140,100
$934,600
2014
$9,253 (+1.4%)
$794,500 + $140,100
$934,600
2013
$9,129 (+1.7%)
$836,300 + $128,700
$965,000
2012
$8,975
$836,300 + $128,700
$965,000
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,186
Year built
2021
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
434119
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 7, 2026.
R2A
Residence District
This zoning district is intended primarily for areas of low density residential development. It is intended to protect areas of Town with sensitive environmental characteristics. The groundwater recharge areas for the salt ponds are included within this category. This district is intended to be consistent with the RI CRMC SAM Plan land use classification for water quality protection category of Lands of Critical Concern. It is further intended to implement the low density residential proposed future land use category of the Town of Charlestown Comprehensive Plan 1991. The minimum lot size is 2 acres.
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
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Built In
# of Parking (Total): 6
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Tub Shower, Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 3
Stories (Total): 3
Construction Details: Drywall, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding