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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,578 (+6.9%)
$4,194,800 + $1,793,700
$5,988,500
2024
$39,847 (+2.0%)
$2,997,100 + $1,064,800
$4,061,900
2023
$39,075 (+0.6%)
$2,997,100 + $1,064,800
$4,061,900
2022
$38,832 (−3.6%)
$2,997,100 + $1,064,800
$4,061,900
2021
$40,289 (+1.9%)
$2,432,500 + $1,064,800
$3,497,300
2020
$39,554 (+1.0%)
$2,432,500 + $1,064,800
$3,497,300
2019
$39,170 (−1.0%)
$2,432,500 + $1,064,800
$3,497,300
2018
$39,579 (+2.5%)
$2,432,500 + $899,100
$3,331,600
2017
$38,613 (−0.8%)
$2,432,500 + $899,100
$3,331,600
2016
$38,913 (+6.0%)
$2,432,500 + $899,100
$3,331,600
2015
$36,697 (+1.7%)
$2,482,400 + $909,200
$3,391,600
2014
$36,087 (+1.0%)
$2,482,400 + $909,200
$3,391,600
2013
$35,714 (+9.1%)
$2,482,400 + $909,200
$3,391,600
2012
$32,725
$2,538,900 + $821,000
$3,359,900
Tax history for 48 Ocean View Hwy
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$42,578 (+6.9%)
$4,194,800 + $1,793,700
$5,988,500
2024
$39,847 (+2.0%)
$2,997,100 + $1,064,800
$4,061,900
2023
$39,075 (+0.6%)
$2,997,100 + $1,064,800
$4,061,900
2022
$38,832 (−3.6%)
$2,997,100 + $1,064,800
$4,061,900
2021
$40,289 (+1.9%)
$2,432,500 + $1,064,800
$3,497,300
2020
$39,554 (+1.0%)
$2,432,500 + $1,064,800
$3,497,300
2019
$39,170 (−1.0%)
$2,432,500 + $1,064,800
$3,497,300
2018
$39,579 (+2.5%)
$2,432,500 + $899,100
$3,331,600
2017
$38,613 (−0.8%)
$2,432,500 + $899,100
$3,331,600
2016
$38,913 (+6.0%)
$2,432,500 + $899,100
$3,331,600
2015
$36,697 (+1.7%)
$2,482,400 + $909,200
$3,391,600
2014
$36,087 (+1.0%)
$2,482,400 + $909,200
$3,391,600
2013
$35,714 (+9.1%)
$2,482,400 + $909,200
$3,391,600
2012
$32,725
$2,538,900 + $821,000
$3,359,900
*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
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
Jun 23, 2010 • Active
Plumbing
Install a new sprinkler system.
Fire sprinkler
Oct 15, 2009 • Active
Mechanical
HVAC
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,020
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,876
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 36,155
Municipality Name: WESTERLY
Acres: 0.83
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-OTHER
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,020
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.83 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 469220
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Westerly Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
7/10
Westerly High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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