For sale

$999,000

Est. $6,293/mo —

•

900

sq ft

27 Benson Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

About this home

Welcome to 27 Benson Avenue a charming beach cottage just moments from Misquamicut Beach. With four bedrooms and 1.1 bathrooms, this coastal retreat offers plenty of room to gather, unwind, and create lasting memories by the shore. Enjoy the ease of beach access through the Misquamicut Fire District and the convenience of being walkable to the sand and surf. Set on a generously sized lot, there's space to relax outdoors, entertain after a day at the beach, or simply soak in the salt air. Whether you're looking for a summer getaway, investment opportunity, or looking to create a year-round coastal escape, this sweet Westerly cottage captures the essence of beach living.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$1,110Price/Sq.Ft.

8 spacesParking

Listed by Alpern & Mesenbourg Group • Alpern and Mesenbourg

Listing updated: Oct 24, 2026 at 12:00pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:RIS #1423697

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$6,293 per month

Principal and interest$5,520

Property taxes

$407

HOA dues

Home insurance

$366

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Westerly Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

7/10

Westerly High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

27 Benson Ave · $999,000

Strong offer

$998K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $998K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 36 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Storm windows
Interior steps
Cable TV

Bedrooms
Four bedrooms located on the second level

Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom

Kitchen
Kitchen with oven, range, microwave, and refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Electric water heater
Water heater

Flooring
Laminate flooring

Sale and tax history for 27 Benson Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,880 (+0.3%)

$589,800 + $96,500

$686,300

2024

$4,864 (+2.0%)

$421,600 + $74,200

$495,800

2023

$4,770 (+0.6%)

$421,600 + $74,200

$495,800

2022

$4,740 (+13.6%)

$421,600 + $74,200

$495,800

2021

$4,171 (+1.9%)

$305,700 + $56,400

$362,100

2020

$4,095 (+1.0%)

$305,700 + $56,400

$362,100

2019

$4,056 (+4.8%)

$305,700 + $56,400

$362,100

2018

$3,872 (+3.1%)

$277,900 + $48,000

$325,900

2017

$3,756 (−0.8%)

$277,900 + $46,200

$324,100

2016

$3,785 (+7.5%)

$277,900 + $46,200

$324,100

2015

$3,522 (+3.7%)

$283,600 + $41,900

$325,500

2014

$3,396 (+1.0%)

$283,600 + $35,600

$319,200

2013

$3,361 (−3.4%)

$283,600 + $35,600

$319,200

2012

$3,479

$314,900 + $42,300

$357,200

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

900

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

900

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Washington County

APN

468914

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 7, 2026.

HDR-10

High-Density Residential 10 District

High-Density Residential 10 Zoning Districts are intended primarily for areas of existing residential development. These zoning districts are designed for areas where existing densities are high, close to saturation, which include a variety of housing types. These areas are served by municipal water. Also except Misquamicut, they are served by municipal sewers

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Water related

Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Westerly, RI • 02891

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Westerly. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.2 hrs

5.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 27 Benson Ave

$949,853

$49K under list price of $999K

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Rental earnings

Est. $1,859 per month, based on comparable rentals

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