279 Widow Sweets Rd is a 1,344 square foot house on a 6.5 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Exeter data, we estimate the home's value is $532,128.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
6.5 acresLot Size
$396Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$532,128
$10K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 26.2% lower than the average sale price ($721K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,646 (+28.4%)
$189,700 + $193,100
$382,800
2024
$4,398 (+8.0%)
$189,700 + $193,100
$382,800
2023
$4,074 (+2.4%)
$137,400 + $148,100
$285,500
2022
$3,980 (+1.6%)
$137,400 + $148,100
$285,500
2021
$3,917 (+2.2%)
$137,400 + $148,100
$285,500
2020
$3,833 (−0.8%)
$107,900 + $138,300
$246,200
2019
$3,863 (+4.9%)
$107,900 + $138,300
$246,200
2017
$3,681 (+1.8%)
$109,500 + $117,300
$226,800
2016
$3,615 (+3.7%)
$109,500 + $117,300
$226,800
2015
$3,486 (+1.9%)
$109,500 + $117,300
$226,800
2014
$3,422 (−0.6%)
$113,800 + $120,100
$233,900
2013
$3,443 (+2.4%)
$113,800 + $120,100
$233,900
2012
$3,363
$113,800 + $120,100
$233,900
Tax history for 279 Widow Sweets Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,646 (+28.4%)
$189,700 + $193,100
$382,800
2024
$4,398 (+8.0%)
$189,700 + $193,100
$382,800
2023
$4,074 (+2.4%)
$137,400 + $148,100
$285,500
2022
$3,980 (+1.6%)
$137,400 + $148,100
$285,500
2021
$3,917 (+2.2%)
$137,400 + $148,100
$285,500
2020
$3,833 (−0.8%)
$107,900 + $138,300
$246,200
2019
$3,863 (+4.9%)
$107,900 + $138,300
$246,200
2017
$3,681 (+1.8%)
$109,500 + $117,300
$226,800
2016
$3,615 (+3.7%)
$109,500 + $117,300
$226,800
2015
$3,486 (+1.9%)
$109,500 + $117,300
$226,800
2014
$3,422 (−0.6%)
$113,800 + $120,100
$233,900
2013
$3,443 (+2.4%)
$113,800 + $120,100
$233,900
2012
$3,363
$113,800 + $120,100
$233,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R3A
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 several groundwater aquifers and 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 categories of Lands of Critical Concern and those Self-sustaining Lands north of Route One. It is further intended to implement the low density residential future land use category of the Town of Charlestown Comprehensive Plan 1991. The minimum lot size is 3 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
Mar 7, 2024 • Final
Building
Remove an unsafe deck and reframe and finish a new deck to code in the same area.
Demolition
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,344
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,344
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,857
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,344
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 283,140
Municipality Name: EXETER
Acres: 6.5
Zoning Code: RU-4
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 294188
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Wawaloam School
Public K-1 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
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Historical weather
Exeter, RI • 02822
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$506,000 – $612,000
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