Cute as a button and a quick stroll from downtown! This cottage like Folk Victorian style home has beautiful tall ceilings, lots of natural light, an oversized yard, walk-out basement, a detached one car garage for utility, and the solar panels are owned by the homeowner. You can have a modest footprint and be minutes from Wilcox park, downtown shopping and restaurants, and the best Westerly beaches! * * * HIGHEST AND BEST BY END OF DAY THURSDAY * * *
Single-familyProperty Type
1891Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$409Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jeffery Valentine• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Melissa Giangrasso• Signature Properties of NE
THIS 3 BEDROOM COLONIAL HAS NICE HARDWOODS IN MOST ROOMS--IN TOWN LOCATION-EASY ACCESS TO ALL TOWN AMENITIES-NEWER RAMP AND FRONT PORCH PLUS DECK OFF REAR FOYER-NEWER ROOF, FURNACE AND SIDING-GREAT FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,659 (−2.7%)
$152,500 + $189,300
$341,800
2024
$2,732 (+2.9%)
$109,100 + $152,300
$261,400
2023
$2,656 (+0.6%)
$109,100 + $152,300
$261,400
2022
$2,640 (−0.4%)
$109,100 + $152,300
$261,400
2021
$2,651 (+1.8%)
$95,000 + $124,800
$219,800
2020
$2,605 (+1.0%)
$95,000 + $124,800
$219,800
2019
$2,580 (+2.6%)
$95,000 + $124,800
$219,800
2018
$2,514 (+2.9%)
$95,000 + $108,600
$203,600
2017
$2,443
$95,000 + $108,600
$203,600
2016
$2,443 (+4.4%)
$95,000 + $108,600
$203,600
2015
$2,339 (+1.6%)
$96,900 + $111,400
$208,300
2014
$2,302 (+1.4%)
$96,900 + $111,400
$208,300
2013
$2,270 (−0.6%)
$96,900 + $111,400
$208,300
2012
$2,284
$107,600 + $118,300
$225,900
Tax history for 39 Chester Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,659 (−2.7%)
$152,500 + $189,300
$341,800
2024
$2,732 (+2.9%)
$109,100 + $152,300
$261,400
2023
$2,656 (+0.6%)
$109,100 + $152,300
$261,400
2022
$2,640 (−0.4%)
$109,100 + $152,300
$261,400
2021
$2,651 (+1.8%)
$95,000 + $124,800
$219,800
2020
$2,605 (+1.0%)
$95,000 + $124,800
$219,800
2019
$2,580 (+2.6%)
$95,000 + $124,800
$219,800
2018
$2,514 (+2.9%)
$95,000 + $108,600
$203,600
2017
$2,443
$95,000 + $108,600
$203,600
2016
$2,443 (+4.4%)
$95,000 + $108,600
$203,600
2015
$2,339 (+1.6%)
$96,900 + $111,400
$208,300
2014
$2,302 (+1.4%)
$96,900 + $111,400
$208,300
2013
$2,270 (−0.6%)
$96,900 + $111,400
$208,300
2012
$2,284
$107,600 + $118,300
$225,900
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,233
Year built
1891
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
464938
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
HDR-6
High-Density Residential 6 District
High-Density Residential 6 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
Nov 16, 2017 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Nov 15, 2017 • Active
Building
Electrical
Solar
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.
Appliances: Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Interior Features
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Tub Shower
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 8,712
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Frontage Length: 60
Zoning: R6
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,233
Foundation Details: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $261,400
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,732
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Sewer: Connected, Public Sewer
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Steam
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, Marina, Near Hospital, Near Schools, Recreation Area, Restaurant, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,233
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1891
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 464938
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
State Street School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Westerly Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
Westerly High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Westerly, RI • 02891
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Westerly. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$480,000 – $581,000
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