OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2023 for $377K

$544,683

•

3,018

sq ft

42 Chester Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

About this home

Excellent opportunity for rental income with this Top/Bottom style 2-unit home minutes from the Westerly Downtown Historic District. Each unit has 2 bedrooms and a full bath, a kitchen, a living room, and exterior access through a deck on each level. The first floor has been remodeled and features hardwoods in the living room and one bedroom, as well as an eat-in kitchen with lovely island that incorporates a breakfast bar, cabinetry, and a combination cooktop/oven. Second floor has not been updated, however has been freshly painted. Full walk-out partially finished basement and walk-up attic with 2 additional partially finished rooms. Close to Pawcatuck River. Selling As Is.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

4,589 sq ftLot Size

$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Greg Broadbent • RE/MAX Coast And Country

Bought with Alicia Reynolds • Residential Properties Ltd.

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•Source:RIS #1329809

Redfin Estimate

$544,683

$168K since sold in March 2023$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.5% higher than the average sale price ($542K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 4, 2026
$489,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,676 sq ft
24 George St, Westerly, RI 02891
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$484,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,890 sq ft
7 Babcock St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$520,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,736 sq ft
24 Pleasant St, Westerly, RI 02891
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$625,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,374 sq ft
56 Granite St, Westerly, RI 02891
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$618,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,448 sq ft
8 Longvue Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$515,000
F
5 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft
1 Palmer St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379

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Market trends in 02891, RI

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$715K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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4 beds3 baths2,878 sq ft
3 Rock Ridge Rd, Westerly, RI 02891
$450,000
3 beds1 bath1,503 sq ft
100 John St, Westerly, RI 02891
$925,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,898 sq ft
8 Pond View Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
$495,000
4 beds2 baths2,090 sq ft
148 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891
$625,000
4 beds2 baths4,357 sq ft
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OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 1PM
$1,200,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,236 sq ft
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Sale history for 42 Chester Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,932 (+2.2%)

$145,100 + $231,700

$376,800

2024

$2,870 (+2.9%)

$103,700 + $170,900

$274,600

2023

$2,790 (+20.6%)

$103,700 + $170,900

$274,600

2022

$2,313 (−0.5%)

$103,700 + $125,300

$229,000

2021

$2,325 (+1.8%)

$90,200 + $102,600

$192,800

2020

$2,285 (+1.0%)

$90,200 + $102,600

$192,800

2019

$2,263 (+0.8%)

$90,200 + $102,600

$192,800

2018

$2,244 (+2.9%)

$90,200 + $91,500

$181,700

2017

$2,180

$90,200 + $91,500

$181,700

2016

$2,180 (+5.1%)

$90,200 + $91,500

$181,700

2015

$2,074 (+1.6%)

$92,000 + $92,700

$184,700

2014

$2,041 (+1.4%)

$92,000 + $92,700

$184,700

2013

$2,013

$92,000 + $92,700

$184,700

2012

$2,014

$102,200 + $97,000

$199,200

Tax history for 42 Chester Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,932 (+2.2%)

$145,100 + $231,700

$376,800

2024

$2,870 (+2.9%)

$103,700 + $170,900

$274,600

2023

$2,790 (+20.6%)

$103,700 + $170,900

$274,600

2022

$2,313 (−0.5%)

$103,700 + $125,300

$229,000

2021

$2,325 (+1.8%)

$90,200 + $102,600

$192,800

2020

$2,285 (+1.0%)

$90,200 + $102,600

$192,800

2019

$2,263 (+0.8%)

$90,200 + $102,600

$192,800

2018

$2,244 (+2.9%)

$90,200 + $91,500

$181,700

2017

$2,180

$90,200 + $91,500

$181,700

2016

$2,180 (+5.1%)

$90,200 + $91,500

$181,700

2015

$2,074 (+1.6%)

$92,000 + $92,700

$184,700

2014

$2,041 (+1.4%)

$92,000 + $92,700

$184,700

2013

$2,013

$92,000 + $92,700

$184,700

2012

$2,014

$102,200 + $97,000

$199,200

*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

4,589

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,018

Year built

1918

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Washington County

APN

465395

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Dec 28, 2025.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking
Features: No Garage
# of Parking (Total): 4

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Features: Common Area

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, Tub Shower, Central Vacuum, Cable TV

Multi Unit Information
# Of Units Total: 2
# Of Buildings: 1

Multi Unit Financial Information
Operating Expense: $7,200

Exterior

Building Information
Stories (Total): 3
Construction Details: Drywall, Plaster

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 4,589
Lot Size Acres: 0.1053
Waterfront Features: Walk to Water
Zoning: R6

Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,018

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $229,000

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,412
Tax Year: 2022

Rental Information
Tenant Pays: Hot Water

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Near Hospital, Near Schools, Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,018
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,589 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 465395
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 28, 2025

Around this home

Schools

State Street School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Westerly Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

7/10

Westerly High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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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

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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$518,000 – $627,000

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Home values near 42 Chester Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Chester Ave, Westerly, RI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1165 Sq. Ft.	$433,967
37 Chester Ave, Westerly, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1533 Sq. Ft.	$507,766

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Chester Ave, Westerly, RI 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2017 Sq. Ft.	$615,301
34 Chester Ave, Westerly, RI 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2216 Sq. Ft.	$653,007

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Chester Ave, Westerly, RI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1233 Sq. Ft.	$508,845
37 Chester Ave, Westerly, RI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1372 Sq. Ft.	$466,941

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