SOLD SEP 26, 2025

Off Market Sep 2025 for $3.7M

$3,384,418

•

912

sq ft

20 Westerly Rd, Westerly, RI 02891

About this home

Discover "The School House, " a truly iconic piece of Watch Hill history. The essence of Watch Hill living is captured in "The School House, " a historic cottage that began its life in 1852 as a schoolhouse for local farm children. After serving as Miss Stevenson's Little Shop for over three decades, the home was later transformed into a private residence. Inside, the home's history is beautifully preserved with a vaulted ceiling and hand-hewn beams exposed during its 2013 renovation. The open-concept layout creates an airy space, connecting the living room, full kitchen, and dining area, all with fantastic water views. Balcony doors open to a private porch, while a lovely landscaped side yard provides a serene spot for a drink or al fresco dining with views of the beach and ocean. This charming icon is part of the esteemed Ocean House Cottage rental program and was even recognized by Architectural Digest as one of 15 incredible former schoolhouses you can spend the night in. Its as if you are in your own private hotel suite! Sheer perfection

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$3,711Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Lori Joyal • Lila Delman Compass

Bought with Lori Joyal • Lila Delman Compass

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•Source:RIS #1393370

Redfin Estimate

$3,384,418

$316K since sold in September 2025$67K since July

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This home's estimate is 291% higher than the average sale price ($866K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$540,000
A
2 beds2 baths924 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$950,000
B
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$930,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths979 sq ft
11 Collins Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,000,000
D
2 beds2.5 baths1,638 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$354,004
E
3 beds2 baths1,028 sq ft
10 Hobart St, Westerly, RI 02891
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$420,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,198 sq ft
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$272,068

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Market trends in 02891, RI

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$625K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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COMING SOON
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1 bed1 bath750 sq ft
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
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Sale history for 20 Westerly Rd

Date

Event

Price

RIS #1393370

Sep 26, 2025

Sold

$3,700,000

$4,057/sq ft

Aug 25, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 25, 2025

Listed

$3,700,000

$4,057/sq ft

RIS #1349929

Jan 10, 2024

Sold

$2,900,000

$3,180/sq ft

Jan 9, 2024

Listed

$2,900,000

$3,180/sq ft

+10

ENTERED FOR STATISTICAL COMPARATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. Long part of the Ocean House Cottage rental program, 'The School House' was recognized by Architectural Digest as one of 15 Incredible Former Schoolhouses you can spend the night in! This perfect, petite cottage features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, a two story living room with cathedral ceilings and rough hewn beams, a full kitchen, dining area and wonderful ocean views all in 912 square ft.

RIS #1258565

Jul 14, 2020

Sold

$1,950,000

$2,138/sq ft

Jul 14, 2020

Listed

$1,950,000

$2,138/sq ft

This historic cottage began life as a school (1852-1901) for children of families who farmed the land in Watch Hill in the nineteenth century. It then became Miss Stevenson's Little Shop for 34 summer seasons and closed after the Great Hurricane of 1938. The house later received an addition and became a residence. In 2013, the house was renovated exposing the vaulted ceiling and the hand hewn beams. It features two bedrooms and two baths with a small, idyllic lawn and waterviews.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,776 (+6.9%)

$2,269,900 + $370,900

$2,640,800

2024

$17,565 (+5.0%)

$1,486,400 + $304,100

$1,790,500

2023

$16,731 (+1.5%)

$1,486,400 + $252,800

$1,739,200

2022

$16,491 (+50.0%)

$1,486,400 + $238,600

$1,725,000

2021

$10,995 (+1.9%)

$775,700 + $178,700

$954,400

2020

$10,794 (+1.0%)

$775,700 + $178,700

$954,400

2019

$10,689 (−3.8%)

$775,700 + $178,700

$954,400

2018

$11,117 (+2.5%)

$775,700 + $160,100

$935,800

2017

$10,846 (−0.8%)

$775,700 + $160,100

$935,800

2016

$10,930 (+13.8%)

$775,700 + $160,100

$935,800

2015

$9,605 (+1.7%)

$718,700 + $169,000

$887,700

2014

$9,445 (+11.8%)

$718,700 + $169,000

$887,700

2013

$8,449 (+0.2%)

$718,700 + $83,700

$802,400

2012

$8,435

$798,600 + $67,400

$866,000

Tax history for 20 Westerly Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,776 (+6.9%)

$2,269,900 + $370,900

$2,640,800

2024

$17,565 (+5.0%)

$1,486,400 + $304,100

$1,790,500

2023

$16,731 (+1.5%)

$1,486,400 + $252,800

$1,739,200

2022

$16,491 (+50.0%)

$1,486,400 + $238,600

$1,725,000

2021

$10,995 (+1.9%)

$775,700 + $178,700

$954,400

2020

$10,794 (+1.0%)

$775,700 + $178,700

$954,400

2019

$10,689 (−3.8%)

$775,700 + $178,700

$954,400

2018

$11,117 (+2.5%)

$775,700 + $160,100

$935,800

2017

$10,846 (−0.8%)

$775,700 + $160,100

$935,800

2016

$10,930 (+13.8%)

$775,700 + $160,100

$935,800

2015

$9,605 (+1.7%)

$718,700 + $169,000

$887,700

2014

$9,445 (+11.8%)

$718,700 + $169,000

$887,700

2013

$8,449 (+0.2%)

$718,700 + $83,700

$802,400

2012

$8,435

$798,600 + $67,400

$866,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

912

Year built

1890

Style

Other

County

Washington County

APN

469385

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 1, 2026.

LDR-43

Low-Density Residential 43 District

The Low-Density Residential 43 Zoning District is intended for residential areas, such as Watch Hill, which are comprised predominantly of large single-family homes on large lots and which are served by municipal water but not by municipal sewers systems. The minimum one-acre lot size is designed to preserve the existing character of such neighborhood.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Hotel / motel
Park & open space
Water related

Property details

Parking

Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 3

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Gas

Equipment
Appliances: Gas Water Heater

Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Construction Details: Clapboard

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Sprinkler/Irrigation
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 6,098
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Features: Sprinkler System
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Walk to Water

Property Information
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area: 912
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $2,640,800

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $19,500
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Water Source: Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Marina

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 469385

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Westerly Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi

7/10

Westerly High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi

7/10

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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 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$3.22M – $3.89M

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Home values near 20 Westerly Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Westerly Rd, Westerly, RI 8 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7266 Sq. Ft.	$9,410,538
14 Westerly Rd, Westerly, RI 7 Beds \| 9 Baths \| 6364 Sq. Ft.	$7,181,081

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Westerly Rd, Westerly, RI 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4195 Sq. Ft.	$4,488,364
19 Westerly Rd, Westerly, RI 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4195 Sq. Ft.	$3,751,050

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Westerly Rd, Westerly, RI 7 Beds \| 9 Baths \| 6364 Sq. Ft.	$6,066,823
12 Westerly Rd, Westerly, RI 8 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6606 Sq. Ft.	$5,470,988

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